Youth Theatres

Borders Youth Theatre (BYT) is a voluntary and registered charitable organisation, committed to providing high quality drama classes and opportunities for public performances, for young people aged 8 to 21, in the Scottish Borders.  At present, BYT is running junior and senior weekly workshops in seven towns across he Borders, during school term times.  BYT also runs intensive production weeks for juniors and seniors in the October half term holiday and Easter holiday, and a variety of summer holiday projects.

We meet on Saturday afternoons at the Performing Arts Centre, Stewart Melville College.  Drama builds self confidence, encourages cooperation and collaboration, improves communication skills and concentration and frees the imagination.  Through games, improvisation, voice, movement, devising, script work and performance - at Captivate Youth Theatre young people can enjoy all the benefits that drama has to offer and have great fun!

At EAYT we create an environment where young people feel comfortable and learn through positive experiences, constantly pushing the boundaries of youth theatre and always aiming to cover new and interesting ground.  Participants will be encouraged to develop to their full potential through workshops, exploring movement, drama and dance and will be involved in creating their own plays and scripts with some of their work being performed on the Palace Theatre stage.

The sessions are jointly run by East Ayrshire Arts development team and Glasgow based theatre company Visible Fictions.  Venues include the Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock, and Cumnock Town Hall.

Three terms of ten weeks (which follow the school terms) take place annually.  Each term costs 40 pounds, there are discounts for second child places and limited free places for families who receive include support.

Weekly drama workshops and seasonal performances for anyone in East Renfrewshire or hereabouts aged 5-12.  This includes a production company for 16-25 year olds and a 16+ group for people with additional support needs.  We are based at Eastwood Park Theatre where many of our performances take place.  P1 - P7 groups operate across the authority and the S1+ groups meet in the theatre when it is available or at a nearby community hall.

We aim to build confidence and creativity through strong ensembles and a fun, trusting atmosphere.

ECYT@IAC is a brand new Youth Theatre starting in Invergordon in January 2010. Based in the Invergordon Arts Centre and run by Out of Eden Drama Worker Amy Macleod, the new group welcomes 12 -18yr olds from all over Easter Ross and will start on Thursday January 21st at 7pm at a cost of 2 pounds per week. The group will run weekly throughout the school term and will work on all aspects of theatre including private and public performance material. If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information please contact Amy Macleod at the above contact details.

Junction 25 are a group of young people aged between 11 and 17 making Contemporary Theatre and Performance works as part of the wider programme presented at Tramway in Glasgow. Since forming in 2005, Junction 25 take part in weekly workshops where they engage in a collaborative process of devising original performances based on their own ideas and experiences. Most recently they have been touring the acclaimed From Where I Am Standing, a show in which they perform alongside their own parents in an attempt to explore the dynamics of family life.

Kinetic Youth Theatre collaborates with young people to produce exceptional, innovative contemporary performance. 

We provide a dedicated and experienced arts team which provide a positive environment where young people can become involved in a process of engagement that develops their capacity to become independent creative thinkers, which enables them to produce exciting, important work that is relevant to them and their peers.

Lyceum Youth Theatre is one of Scotland's biggest youth theatre companies and has established a name for itself as a producer of high quality contemporary theatre, by young people. 

The ethos of LYT is that of a professional theatre company; young people are given the opportunity to develop skills and learn from experienced tutors and directors, working in a professional manner as young actors and theatre makers.

We offer...
Weekly drama classes * Easter skills sessions * Technical Theatre and Production workshops * Summer on Stage * Costume, Stage Make-Up and Design * Performances * Festivals * Taster sessions

Helen Doherty
01786 467152
helen.doherty@macrobert.org
www.macrobert.org

macrobert Youth Groups offer you a fantastic chance to get involved in dance, drama and filmmaking in a professional theatre environment.  Led by our resident professionals our Youth Groups are always popular and a great way to learn new skills, build confidence and make new friends, all in macrobert's unique family friendly environment.  We run three terms per year which coincide with the school terms.

Further information on age ranges and costs is available at www.macrobert.org.

Rhona Mitchell
01467 621861
watt-msd@tiscali.co.uk
www.rhonamitchell.co.uk

Mitchell School of Drama (aka Aberdeenshire Youth Theatre) was established in 1998 in Inverurie, running classes in acting, musical theatre, workshops and exam preparation. Productions have been varied, from reworking classics (Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream), commissioning new scripts and devising work by the company (Lottie, Our Scotland). They have enjoyed being part of AIYF for the last four years. Many former students are working professionally in theatre and television. 

Age Range 3 - 26 years.

Project Theatre is a community arts organisation which aims to promote community and youth involvement in drama and theatre across the Falkirk area by providing workshops and training, hosting productions and being involved in community events.  Membership is open to all with an interest in drama whether performing, backstage, scriptwriting or directing regardless of ability or experience.

For young people age 7-18yrs.

The Re:Action Drama Group meets on Saturdays and runs over 4 terms per year.  The focus of the group is on developing confidence and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.  Participants receive tuition in a range of skills including voice and movement techniques, improvising, devising, scriptwork and acting for film.

Strange Town offer weekly classes for 8-10s, 11-13s and 14-18s. These take place at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Dalmeny Street, Leith.

We create new and original pieces of theatre and in the short time that we have been in existence we have performed in a variety of venues in Edinburgh drawing large audiences. This work has been met with great critical acclaim.  Strange Town is run buy a dedicated and highly experienced small team of workers and volunteers.  We also offer holiday projects.

8-10s 1.45-3 pm Fridays
11-13s 3-5 pm Fridays
11-13s 5-7 pm Wednesdays
14-18 6-8 pm Tuesdays

The group started about 4 years ago and have done a number of things. The first was "Gregory's Girl" which was highly successful. Since then, after a move of venue, we put together a play called "Cars" which is about joy riders and the consequences. The following year we did some devised work, movement, dance and sketches. Last year we were involved in Exchange 09 and took part in the week long festival with a devised piece along the theme which was "Who are you?" We are currently rehearsing an evening of theatre, poetry and dance for St. Andrews Day.

Based in Bo'ness.  Age range: 14-23 years.

• A full-time Musical Theatre School offering Foundation, HNC, HND cources in Musical Theatre
  

• A part-time Musical Theatre School, Stage Academies for 8-16 year olds

• Workshop and training events including a popular summer school

Tron Skillshops is the Tron`s drama workshop programme for children and young people.  Participants meet for fun weekly workshops during school term time where they explore and develop a variety of devising and performance skills.  Participants in groups aged 8-12 and upwards work towards creating their own annual production for performance on the Tron main stage.   All participants have the opportunity to work with visiting theatre companies, directors and actors and attend theatre performances as well as meeting new friends and having lots of fun!  Why not check out our participation film on our website www.tron.co.uk and click on participation.

YMT is the UK`s leading music theatre organisation for young people aged 11-21.

Specialising in creating new music theatre, YMT enables young people to develop skills in acting, singing, movement, improvisation and lyric writing with professional music theatre staff. Annually we undertake a number of productions with young people who audition to join the company; hold residential skills building courses and create bespoke outreach projects with schools and other agencies. 

Alongside this core activity we offer training opportunities for aspiring writers and composers, directors, music directors, designers and stage managers.