Young Adults
We’re committed to helping those aged 16+ develop skills which will help them pursue their passion in the arts industry.
Take a look at what’s currently on offer for young adults.
We believe that theatre should be for everyone and always 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.
Homegrown Performers
Homegrown Performers is devoted to nurturing local talent by providing professional training through original and exciting performances at Nottingham Playhouse.
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.
Nottingham Queer Arts Collective
Our mission is to bring together LGBTQIA+ artists of all disciplines from in and around Nottingham to appreciate, liberate, and support our community and art.
Making It Up: The Improvised Comedy Group – Advanced Skills
This improvised comedy group will teach you how to create theatre out of nothing.
Space To Create
Space To Create is an 8-week course for learning disabled adults including adults on the autism spectrum.
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.
Speak Easy: The Spoken Word Collective 2024/25
A dynamic youth led open-mic that celebrates the power of creativity through language.
Making It Up – Core Skills
This improvised comedy group will teach you how to create theatre out of nothing.
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.
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.