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Make fearless theatre and find your voice 

The Young Co. is for people aged 18-23 who share a passion for making theatre. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, no experience necessary.

This is your chance to explore every aspect of theatre-making – from performance and writing to design and production. Whatever your interests, we’ll support your development, nurture your creativity, and help you grow your skills.

As part of Young Co., you’ll gain hands-on experience and a unique insight into how professional theatre is made. It’s also a space to build confidence, connect with others, and be part of a vibrant creative community.

The group are currently working towards their Studio show, Close. We will welcome new members from November, contact amanda.glover@citz.co.uk for more information.

Practical information

  • The term runs from September – June each year. Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm. Times during rehearsals willl vary.  
  • There is a four-day Summer School in August. 
  • Sessions currently take place at Impact Arts. 
  • The group is run by Community Director Neil Packham. He’s joined by a range of guest theatre practitioners across the year. 
  • Between 2023-2026, membership to the Young Co. is subsidised with support from the National Lottery.     

How to get involved

There are 20 places in the group. To register your interest in the Young Co., please email amanda.glover@citz.co.uk. 

You don’t need to audition for the Young Co., we just want to hear why you are interested in taking part. You might have some previous drama experience, or you might not, all can apply!  

We run a waiting list and new members are usually introduced in August at the Summer School.  

We want our classes to be as accessible as possible. When booking there’ll be a chance to include your access requirements. You can also request a chat with a member of our Participate Team.

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What our participants say

“It’s refreshing to be in a space with people who want to explore with you.”

“I felt lost after my degree with going out and socialising and being at Young Co allows me to be with people my age. I can be free and not care about life for a few hours. I’m new this past summer but it’s already changed me for the better.”

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Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

8 Oct - 11 Oct

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Recent highlights

How our young people kept creating during COVID-19
Young people from the Saturday Citizens group in a park. Two of them are in the foreground laughing, and all are wearing purple Citizens Theatre t-shirts.

How our young people kept creating during COVID-19

Exploring mental health with the Young Co.
A stage show. A man is standing in front of a microphone. A woman is sitting on the floor in front of him holding a microphone.

Exploring mental health with the Young Co. 

Take a look at some recent Young Co. photos.

A stage show. Three people in boiler suits stand across the stage. The word 'cognitive' is projected on the wall behind them.
A stage performance. A young woman is dancing with gusto. There is an old fashioned tape player on the floor in front of her. The screen behind her says '01 May 2044'
A stage show. A woman is sitting on steps wearing a sling on her arm. A woman is stood behind her holding a bandage to her head. There is a man to the side of them. The word PAL is projected on the wall behind them.
A stage show. A man is standing in front of a microphone. A woman is sitting on the floor in front of him holding a microphone.
A stage show. A woman is standing on stage. She is wearing a school uniform. She is waving a vodka bottle in the air and holding a backpack in the other hand.
A theatrical production. A young woman lies in a hospital bed. A second woman is perched on the side of the bed and a young man is standing talking to them holding a clip board. They are surrounded by a group of people all wearing striped tops. One of the group is holding a painting of a yacht and another is holding a up an IV drip.
A stage show. Women wearing striped tops and floral swimming caps. They are standing in row with their arms outstreched.
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Young Co is supported by National Lottery Young Start.