OUR PATRON
Florence Espeut Nickels is a celebrated writer, actor and community creative whose work bridges theatre, storytelling and local engagement.
Our young people were lucky enough to work with Florence when she wrote the town’s segment of The Odyssey, in a nationwide National Theatre project that brought together hundreds of local participants to create and perform a reinvention of the classic tale.
Florence’s connection to Trowbridge Future has continued to grow, and we are very proud to have her as our first Youth Ambassador.
Growing up in the South West and beginning her performing arts journey at Trowbridge College, Florence has built an impressive career in stage and screen writing, often focusing on themes of working-class life and community resilience. She is committed to making the arts accessible to people from all backgrounds.
Here, Florence talks about her own experience of the value of safe, professionally guided spaces for young people — and what inspired her to get involved.
· Could you tell us a little about yourself and the work you do?
· Looking back, what difference did having access to a youth club make in your life?
· In what ways does your own journey help you connect with the young people you meet today?
· How did you first come to be involved with Trowbridge Future?
· What does it mean to you to be Trowbridge Future’s first Youth Ambassador?
· Why do you feel organisations like Trowbridge Future are so important for young people now?
· Why does investing in young people feel especially vital at this moment?
· If you could share one piece of advice with young people in Trowbridge today, what would it be?