Every year nearly 250 young people aged 11 to 25 years old meet at Live Theatre or one of its satellite venues to take part in a series of free drama sessions. The aim of the Youth Theatre is to tap into the creative potential of young people living across Tyneside and encourage them to use theatre and drama to develop key social and personal skills that will be of use throughout their lives.
The year is broken down into three terms:
• October to December
• January to March
• April to June
• August (annual summer festival)
During each term weekly sessions are held at Live Theatre as well as satellite groups in the East end of Newcastle at Benfield School (Theatre East) and West end of Newcastle at Excelsior Academy (Theatre West).
Live’s Youth Theatre is split into four age groups:
• 11 to 12 year olds
• 13 to 14 year olds
• 15 to 16 year olds
• 17 to 25 year olds
Theatre East
• 11 to 13 year olds
• 14 to 17 year olds
Theatre West
• 11 to 13 year olds
• 14 to 17 year olds
Live Youth Theatre is a member of the National Association of Youth Theatres.
All drama workers who lead the sessions undergo a Criminal Record Bureau check.
To become a member of Live’s Youth Theatre all you need to do is complete and submit an online application form.
Once your form is submitted you will automatically be added to the Associate Members list. As an Associate Member you will be invited to get a taste of the youth theatre experience by taking part in a series of special associate days and workshops as well as joining the other youth theatre members for the annual summer festival.
You will remain on the Associate Members list until a place becomes available in the relevant age group. Places will be offered based on the submission date of your application.
When offered a place new members will be given a Photographic/Filming Consent form and a Conditions of Membership form which must be signed by a parent/guardian if the member is under 16 years of age.
Complete and submit an application form now.
Live Theatre offers work placements specifically for youth theatre members, providing an insight into the following areas: box office, administration, technical and stage management, marketing and the chance to shadow a drama worker. We also offer career advice opportunities.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about Live’s Youth Theatre please email the Administrator Sam Bell or call her on (0191) 269 3488.
Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ. Admin (0191) 261 2694 Box office (0191) 232 1232
Live Theatre is operated by North East Theatre Trust Limited, a registered Charity No. 513771
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