Young People aged 12-16
Our sessions for those aged 12-16 are great for young people who have developed a more focused interest in the arts.
Whether it’s joining our Youth Theatre, doing Work Experience with us, or trying our Shine groups, our sessions are great to help young people learn new skills and meet new people their age.
Theatre is for everyone, and we will ensure our building and sessions are accessible to all participants – removing any barriers to participation. Find out more about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you.
Current Projects
Work Experience
Young people in school years 10-12 can join us to find out how a producing theatre works and the many career opportunities in the industry.
Senior Young Company Group One (School Years 7-9) – Mondays
Senior Young Company is for those in the school years 7 - 9.
Youth Board
Are you aged 16 to 25? Are you passionate about theatre and the creative industries? Do you want to make change happen and be a voice for young people?
Playhouse Art Club
For ages 18+ Everyone is welcome to come along to these new relaxed art sessions which will have a strong focus on drawing.
Nottingham Playhouse Connections Company 2026
Each year the National Theatre commissions ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the performers of tomorrow.
Rootz
Rootz theatre group is a safe place for care experienced young people to establish and foster their skills in many aspects of performing arts, whilst building confidence and a support network of like minded peers.
Senior Young Company Group Two (School Years 10-13)
Senior Young Company is for those in the school years 10-13.
Open Stage Young Company
Open Stage Young Company is for learning disabled and/or autistic young people aged 10-18 years old who love drama and performing.
Nottingham Playhouse Young Technicians
An opportunity for those interested in the lighting, sound, video - the technical side of theatre, to get involved and develop their skills.
Senior Young Company Group One (Years 7-9) – Saturdays
Senior Young Company is for those in the school years 7 - 9.
Shine – St Ann’s
SHINE St Anns is one of our community drama groups, based at Brendan Lawrence Centre.
Archived Projects
Youth Board
Are you aged 16 to 25? Are you passionate about theatre and the creative industries? Do you want to make change happen and be a voice for young people?
Open Stage Young Company
Open Stage Young Company is for learning disabled and/or autistic young people aged 10-18 years old who love drama and performing.