York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre

York Theatre Royal youth theatre has a so many different options for young people to get involved in, from devising your own works to costume and prop designing.

They also have sessions that aim at exploring drama and theatre in a way that builds confidence and self-esteem.

What do they offer?

Access all areas

In a zero pressure environment access all areas allows young people to discover and express themselves through creative activities. It is for those young people who may not be completely comfortable accessing other sessions at youth theatre just yet.

For ages 12-16 and a weekly sessions during term time

Wednesdays 5-6.30pm

This group is not like some of the other groups at York youth theatre and requires a referral. You can self-refer!!!

Best way to learn more and get involved in this group is through Lydia! If there might be a better group for you she can tell you about it once you contact her.

It’s best to email her at Lydia.crosland@yorktheartreroyal.co.uk and she will point you in the right direction.

Theatre making skills: Technical and Backstage (12+)                          

Ever wondered what goes into making the productions you see on our stages? Love theatre and making but performing’s not for you? This term, enter our backstage world and learn from our production team!

Through this highly practical 10 week course, led by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to learn performance making skills, get hands on experience and work with our professional theatre equipment.

Throughout the course we will introduce you to a variety of production skills and areas, give you expert tuition, tips of the trade and support you to have a go yourself.

So if you want to use a follow spot, find out what a Fresnel is, create a digital soundscape, make a prop or design a set – this is the course for you!

Location: York Theatre Royal Studio

Time: 4.30 – 6pm Tuesdays

https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/be-part-of-it/children-and-young-people/youth-theatre/

York Youth Theatre

York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre exists to provide opportunities for young people aged 5 – 19 yrs from our community to participate in weekly drama sessions with the aim of improving confidence, developing performance skills, working as part of a team and enabling participants to live creative lives. Our programme works across the week at the theatre and across community settings.

Winner of the Little Viking’s Best Drama Class for five years running (2018 – 2022), it’s no surprise that our Youth Theatre is hugely popular with York families.

Our Youth Theatre takes place in venues across our city, including:

New Earswick Folk Hall, York St John University, York College, York Theatre Royal, Studio

Other Info

You do have to pay for certain classes but how much you pay depends on your financial situation, they want as many people to be able to have access to this service as possible so if money is the issue then drop them an email and they will work it out with you and parent or guardian.

For any other information about they offer you can find it on their website

Location

Address

The Studio, York Theatre Royal, St Leonard's Pl, York YO1 7HD