Senior Young Company 1 is for young people in school years 7 – 9.

Senior Young Company sessions focus on developing as a performer, through sessions that are both fun and challenging in equal measure. Many aspects of performing will be covered including acting techniques, improvisation, physical performance, voice, characterisation and script work. 

Sessions have a professional ethos, and through effective collaboration with fellow performers, artists, and theatre-makers in the group, it is a key part of the Senior Young Company that there are opportunities to perform the work created for an audience. 

 You can now book by term or for the whole year. When you click book now, please select the terms you would like to purchase. The date shown will be the first date of the term but will give you access to all sessions for that term. 

Want to spread payments across a term? We offer a part payment option for this course. Find out more here. 

We also have a Saturday Senior Young Company 1 group. 

If you are in school years 10 – 13, you can join our Senior Young Company 2 group here.   

Term Dates for 2026-27:  

  • Autumn Term: 14 September 2026 – 30 November 2026. Half Term break on 19 October and 26th October. 
  • Spring Term: 11 January 2027 – 22 March 2027. Half Term break on 15 February.  
  • Summer Term: 26 April 2027 – 12 July 2027. Bank Holiday on 3 May and Half Term break on 31 May. 

 Please note that parents do not stay in the sessions. Please ensure all young people are collected promptly at the end of the session. 

Accessibility 

Does your young person have additional access needs? Find out how we can support you here or email participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk. 

Can I try it first? 

Yes, we can offer a taster session for those who would like to try before they buy. Please note, tasters are offered subject to availability, and do not reserve a spot on the term.  

You can register your interest for a taster session by completing the form using the button below. 

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Spread the cost of your activity with our Pay In 3 payment scheme. Only available when booking before the term begins.

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We believe theatre is for everybody, so we offer a limited number of bursary places for all of our Get Involved programmes. If cost is likely to be a barrier to taking part, please fill in this form.

We believe theatre is for everybody, so we offer a limited number of bursary places for all of our Get Involved programmes. If cost is likely to be a barrier to taking part, please fill in this form.

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