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.

Priority Booking for current members is now open. Book by phone (0113 213 7700) or in person at our Box Office. General sale opening on 23 December. More information coming soon.

Contact the Playhouse Youth team

Call: 0113 213 7236 Get in touch

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Juniors (8-10)

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. This group is for young people who are or would be starting Year 4, 5 or 6 in September 2024.

SPRING TERM ’25
The Spring Term will run from w/c 6 January* to w/c 29 March.

Dates and Times

Saturdays, 11am – 12.30pm.
No session during half term (Sat 22 Feb)

Priority Booking for current members is now open. Book by phone (0113 213 7700) or in person at our Box Office. General sale opening on 23 December. More information coming soon.

*Please note, the 8-10s group will be starting back one week earlier than all other groups.

Seniors (11-21)

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. This group is for young people who are or would be starting Year 7,8 or 9 in September 2024.

SPRING TERM ’25
The Spring Term will run from w/c 13 January to w/c 29 March.

Dates and Times

There is a Wednesday session and a Thursday session available.

Wednesdays: 5.30pm –7.30pm (No session on Wed 19 Feb)
Thursdays: 5.30pm – 7.30pm (No session on Thu 20 Feb)

Priority Booking for current members is now open. Book by phone (0113 213 7700) or in person at our Box Office. General sale opening on 23 December. More information coming soon.

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. This group is for young people who are or would be starting year 10 or 11 in September 2024.

SPRING TERM ’25
The Spring Term will run from w/c 13 January to w/c 29 March.

Dates and Times

Thursdays, 6pm – 8pm.
No session during half term (Thu 20 Feb).

Priority Booking for current members is now open. Book by phone (0113 213 7700) or in person at our Box Office. General sale opening on 23 December. More information coming soon.

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. This group is for young people who are or would be starting year 12 or 13 (Sixth Form/College) in September 2024 or young people who have finished compulsory education.

SPRING TERM ’25
The Spring Term will run from w/c 13 January to w/c 29 March.

Dates and Times

Wednesdays, 6pm – 8pm.
No session half term (Wed 19 Feb).

Priority Booking for current members is now open. Book by phone (0113 213 7700) or in person at our Box Office. General sale opening on 23 December. More information coming soon.

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TASTER SESSIONS

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

Meet the team

Eleanor Manners

Youth Theatre Director

Licie Wood

Learning & Skills Coordinator

Emily Dee

Playhouse Connect Administrator (Learning & Skills)

Get in touch
  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group
  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell