Royal Exchange Theatre - Young Company

Our Young Company is for young people who are interested in acting, writing, directing, technical theatre or design. (Applications to open Summer 2025)

Ret logo blackYoung Company is for young people who are looking for a welcoming space to be creative and connect with others, as well as those with a curiosity about theatre who want to develop skills within the North West’s largest and only full-time text based producing theatre.
 
As a Young Company member, you will have access to the Royal Exchange Theatre’s sector-leading creatives and learn the fundamentals of theatre-making.  Performers will have performance opportunities and Writers & Makers will have the opportunity to have their work platformed and performed, and receive feedback.

Performers 1 (ages 14-17) & Performers 2 (ages 18-25*) – for people who like performing, acting, working in groups and trying out new styles of theatre.

Makers (ages 16-25*) – for those interested in the behind-the-scenes areas of making theatre – directing, lighting & sound, design, stage management & producing.

Writers (ages 16-25*) – for anyone who likes storytelling and is interested in writing for stage. You might be a poet or a songwriter but want to learn more about playwriting.

For more information, please contact us.

Royal Exchange Theatre - Young Company

Activity Details

Category
Creative & Cultural
Skill
CommunicationTeamworkCreativity
Age Group
14 - 25
Start Date
01/09/2025
End Date
31/07/2026
Location
Manchester

Get Involved?

For further information about this activity please contact us:

Scarlett Spiro-Beazley