Are you 11-18 years old and interested in attending free beatbox and street dance workshops?
Youth Cypher is a free programme for young people in Peterborough, aged 11-18, who want to try or develop skills in beatboxing and street dance through workshops with professional artists.
When: Tuesdays, 5-7 pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost: FREE
Location: The Cresset.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Jen - jen@jumpeduptheatre.com.
What is a Cypher?
A cypher is a gathering of rappers, beatboxers, and/or break dancers in a circle, extemporaneously making music together. It is a positive, collaborative environment where we can build a performance and our community at the same time.
What is Youth Cypher?
Youth Cypher is a […]. You will work with professional artists from Battersea Arts Centre’s Beatbox Academy Kate Donnachie and Alex Hardie to learn and develop your skills in beatboxing and street dance.
It’s designed to:
Encourage self-expression
Build confidence
Support mental and physical well-being
Create a fun, collaborative space to try something new
How can I get involved?
Taster Sessions: 5-7pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025
Main Programme: Tuesday evenings January & Febuary 2026
Meet the artists
Alex Hardie
Alex (AKA Apollo) trained at The Urdang Academy. His theatre credits include ‘Unexpected Twist’ - Uk Tour, ‘Frankenstein: How To Make A Monster - Uk Tour, ‘Aladdin At Sea’ - Pantomime with P&O Cruises. He performed at the BRIT Awards in 2019 and was a featured role in Baileys Christmas Commercial in 2023 and 2024.
He has also performed with several groups including Get Gospel, The Gold Vocal Collective, and Folk Dance Remixed. Additionally, he play Tommy in the critically acclaimed Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ since 2023. Alex is also an expert beatboxer, ranking in the top 16 in the country.
Kate Donnachie
Kate is an Award-winning Actor, Singer, and Beatboxer from South London. She graduated from Italia Conti as a Carlton Hobbs Bursary Award runner up and Alan Bates Award finalist.
Kate has been part of the BAC Beatbox Academy since 2014 training, facilitating at the Academy as well as some of London’s top Drama Schools, alongside founder Conrad Murray, and performing across the country in their Award-winning shows. In 2023, she originated the role of Robyn in Pied Piper: A Hip Hop Family Musical (Battersea Arts Centre // BAC Beatbox Academy // rODIUM) and most recently co-wrote and played Juliet in Polka Theatre and Beats & Elements’ co-production of Romeo & Juliet, in which she was nominated for Best Performance in the Off West-End Awards among further nominations for the show.
