CREATIVITY ACADEMY
Jack Norris also works as a Trustee for "Creativity Academy".
Creativity Academy is currently based in Lincolnshire - it's mission is to cultivate and reward the spirit of Creativity within local primary schools.
"Plan it. Make it".
"Do more. Do better".
Link to the charities website and mission statement - https://www.creativityacademy.org.uk/
Registered Charity Number: 1204206
JACK'S POINT OF VIEW ON THE CHARITY
"This charity is not solely about producing the next generation of Actors and Dancers. All Actors and Dancers are creative, however not all creatives are found on the stage.
Every scientific breakthrough that ever happened was because someone had an idea . The reason I receive life saving Cystic Fibrosis medication everyday is because of creativity. It's because someone thought creatively about a problem... and invented something.
They planned it. They made it. They did it again. They did it better.
Creativity, in every sense, is the life blood of society.
It’s about teaching children it’s okay to be ambitious! MORE THAN OKAY! It’s to be encouraged. Giving them permission to dream the extraordinary" - Jack Norris.
BEN KEATON- MY FRIEND AND MENTOR
'Charity Founder, Personal mentor, and friend Ben Keaton passed away on the night of the 19th. My first interaction with Ben came from watching him on Father Ted as a child with my Dad. Extremely fond comedic memories. This only served to enhance the immense honour it was to act alongside him on my first ever acting job in 2020: WAITING FOR GODOT by Theatre Nation.
Ben took me under his learned wing as an industry novice. Through post rehearsal pints, his charitable work with Creativity Academy, and our countless mentoring sessions over the years - I got to know the kind, generous and maverick soul he was.
I could go on for many hours about what Ben gave to me, but really all I want to say is; Ben was every inch the artist and never ceased chasing that. I want to thank the man who treated the rehearsal room cleaner, and the artistic director with the same level of interest. You taught me about artistry, tenacity of craft, and how to carve dreams into reality.
You will always be a legend to me. I and everyone else who loved you will carry on for you' - Jack Norris
“I have some ham in the fridge at home” - Ben Keaton 2020.
