Youth Theatre

Term time

  • Venue
    Leeds Playhouse
  • Age guidance
    8-21
  • Pricing
    £45-£120 (Bursary available via application)

Weekly drama sessions for 8-21 year olds, led by outstanding professional artists and support workers.

Work with amazing artists and directors to have fun and develop new skills.

Contact the Playhouse Youth team

Call: 07842 541 556 Get in touch

YOUTH THEATRE GROUPS

For young people who are in Year 4, 5 or 6.

Weekly drama session that helps to build your confidence, invite you to make new friends whilst bringing stories to life through theatre. Come and join in the fun with the Playhouse team.

Dates and Times:
Wednesdays:
 11am – 12.30pm.
(No session during half term – Sat 1 Nov)

For young people who are in Year 7, 8 or 9.

Come and join an exciting theatre making journey in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment. Develop your acting skills and share creative ideas as a member of an ensemble.

Please note, there are two sessions available. When booking, please choose either Wednesday or Thursday.

Dates and Times:
There is a Wednesday session and a Thursday session available.

Wednesdays: 4.30pm – 6.30pm (No session during half term – Wed 29 Oct)
Thursdays: 5.30pm – 7.30pm (No session during half term – Thu 30 Oct)

For young people who are in Year 10 or 11.

Develop your acting skills and share creative ideas as a member of an ensemble. Work alongside others with a passion for theatre and find out what it takes to devise work for the stage.

Dates and Times:
There is a Wednesday session and a Thursday session available.

Wednesdays: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
(No session during half term – Wed 29 Oct)
Thursdays: 6pm – 8pm
(No session during half term – Thu 30 Oct)

This group is for young people who are in Year 12 or 13 (Sixth Form/College) or young people who have finished compulsory education.

Take your acting and performance skills to the next level. Work as an ensemble alongside others with a passion for theatre and find out what it takes to devise high quality work.

Dates and Times:
Wednesdays
: 6.45pm – 8.45pm
(No session during half term – Wed 29 Oct)

YOUTH THEATRE - ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Find out more about our RJC Playhouse Youth Theatre.

TASTER SESSIONS

A free taster session is available for Youth Theatre in the first two weeks of each term. Fill in this form to take part.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please email connect@leedsplayhouse.org.uk.

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Meet the team

Licie Wood

Learning & Skills Coordinator

Emily Dee

Playhouse Connect Administrator (Learning & Skills)

Get in touch
Angelica Clunes

Youth Theatre Director

  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Founded by UK government
  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire
  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group
  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell