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Where does speira come from?
Speira Project took shape and form through many years of practice, daydreaming, learning, playing, acting and practising some more! Myrto, got inspired from her collaborations with applied theatre companies, primary schools, theatres, care homes and the different cultures she has encountered in her work.
Now, Speira has set out on a mission to engage all children in alternative, creative learning, through play, fun and theatre! Wait, all children? Ok, we’ll start from London and work our way around the world!
Speira comes from the exciting combination of Pedagogy and Theatre. Yes, Myrto is both a teacher and an Applied Theatre facilitator (MA). And yes, teachers can be fun! That’s how our curriculum was born: step one, mixing modern pedagogy, heaps of curiosity, a dash of the national curriculum, a tad of madness, buckets of theatre and mindfulness techniques. Step two, laying it all on a bedrock of determination to offer children alternative learning and the space for self-discovery. We approach each child as the unique human being they, are and support them in their wonderful creative journey.
And that’s how a unique theatrical play project comes to life!
What does Speira stand for?
All children should have the space to learn through play and arts
Utilising a wealth of theatre and art techniques, we play and act out our way to a more confident, more empathetic, and more creative self.
Just like a ‘speira’ does, we create unique pathways through growing, processing and rehearsing our daily life, setting out to be the best we can.
What keeps Speira going, you ask?
Those fantastic moments, when a child says ‘Hey, after our show I was so confident that I acted in front of the whole school!’. Or the spark in a child’s eyes when they’re proudly showcasing their creations. Or the love and support of the group when someone acts out on stage their fear, dreams, hopes, and worries about the world. Or the inspiring days, when you see the children being active and open in the process of becoming themselves.
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