Young People
What we do
We believe in the power of creativity to inspire, challenge, and empower the next generation.
Our work with young people supports their imagination, builds skills, and nurtures resilience. We create space for reflection, disruption, celebration, and joy.
As a producing theatre, we understand how many people and how many skills are needed to bring theatre to life. Performers, writers, carpenters, stage managers, sound technicians, lighting designers – to name just a few! That’s why, even from the youngest age we encourage young people to explore the world of theatre as broadly as possible. Not everyone wants to be under the spotlight on the stage. But everyone has a right to explore and express their creative potential.
Check out the exciting ways to get involved below. Whether you’re curious about theatre or passionate about performance, there’s something for everyone.
Primary 1-7: Young Creatives
Get curious and begin a theatre-making journey
Our fun-filled weekend workshops for primary-aged children are the perfect introduction to the world of theatre. Through storytelling, drama games, and imaginative play, children will build confidence, develop new skills, and make new friends – all within a relaxed and supportive environment that nurtures creativity and curiosity.
Sessions support those with existing enthusiasm and nurture those who are discovering the world of theatre for the first time.
Block 1: P1-3
Young Creatives P1-3: Morning group (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Event Studio
22 Aug – 03 Oct 2026
Young Creatives P1-3: Midday Group (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Event Studio
22 Aug – 03 Oct 2026
Block 1: P4-7
Young Creatives P4-7: Morning Group (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Participate Studio
22 Aug – 03 Oct 2026
Young Creatives P4-7: Midday Group (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Participate Studio
22 Aug – 03 Oct 2026
How Young Creatives runs
We have two age groups, P1-3 and P4-7.
There are two sessions for each age group, one in the morning (10am – 11.15am) and one at midday (12pm – 13.15pm).
We have 4 blocks a year.
Block 1 (Aug-Oct) and Block 2 (Oct-Dec) are focused on building confidence, developing ensemble skills and offering young people insights into different approaches to theatrical play.
Block 3 (Jan-Mar) and Block 4 (Apr-Jun) continue to focus on play and experimentation, with the group looking ahead to our annual celebratory sharing.
For more about the year-round structure of Young Creatives, how sign-ups work throughout the year and information about who leads the activities, visit our FAQs page.
Young Makers (learning disabled and/or neurodivergent teenagers age 14 – 18)
Play games, make friends and create theatre.
Weekly theatre activities for learning disabled and/or neurodivergent teenagers. Join us for drama games, storytelling, and theatre-making – your way. Make friends, learn new skills, and have fun in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Each week, we play games, tell stories, and create theatre – in ways that suit you. It’s a space to build confidence and explore your creativity.
Young Makers (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Participate Studio
22 Aug – 03 Oct 2026
How Young Makers runs
Young Makers is coordinated and led by Morna McGeoch and sessions are co-led by Suzie Bradie.
Sessions take place on Saturday afternoons, 2.30-4.30pm.
There are 4 blocks a year.
Block 1 (Aug-Oct)
Block 2 (Oct-Dec)
Block 3 (Jan-Mar)
Block 4 (Apr-Jun)
Young Makers are supported to attend shows at the Citizens Theatre 2-3 times a year.
Participants are offered additional support to integrate into and move on from the group. This includes ongoing signposting for the young people and their families.
For more about the year-round structure of Young Makers, how sign-ups work throughout the year and information about who leads the activities, visit our FAQs page.
Young Makers is supported by RS Macdonald and the William Syson Foundation.
Secondary 1-6: Young Artists
Discover how to make bold, brilliant theatre that you shape
Young Artists is our regular programme for secondary school-age young people. Whether you are in formal education or journeying through an alternative route, our weekly workshops offer you a chance to dive into the creative process. You can share your ideas, and collaborate with like-minded young people in a fun and supportive space.
The workshops are focused on building performance skills, but Young Artists isn’t just a space for people who want to perform. It is a space to develop who you could be as a theatre-maker.
Young Artists S1-3 (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Participate Studio
27 Aug – 08 Oct 2026
Young Artists S4-6 (Block 1)
Citizens Theatre - Participate Studio
27 Aug – 08 Oct 2026
How Young Artists runs
We have two age groups, S1-3 and S4-6. Both groups meet on a Thursday evening.
We have 4 blocks a year.
Block 1 (Aug-Oct) and Block 2 (Oct-Dec) focus on developing ensemble skills, building up individual confidence and exploring different methods of theatrical play.
Block 3 (Jan-Mar) and Block 4 (Apr-Jun) continue to focus on play and experimentation. There is an additional focus on crafting performance, looking ahead to the end-of-year sharing. This work speaks to the ideas and interests of the group members.
For more information about the year-round structure of Young Artists, how sign-ups work across the year and who leads the activities, visit our FAQs page.
Young Co. (Age 18–23)
Make fearless theatre and be yourself
Young Co. is for people aged 18-23 who share a passion for making performance work that speaks to them and their peers. It’s for people who want to gain a deeper insight into the wide range of skills and professions that make theatre happen.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds; no experience necessary. Being part of Young Co. 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.
The core activity runs from September to June. We welcome new members ahead of this in August each year, and during the first month, September. The sessions are weekly, on Wednesday evenings.
The group is currently full, but we run an active waiting list. Contact amanda.glover@citz.co.uk for more information.
Young Co is supported by National Lottery Young Start.
WAC Ensemble
After five years of creating work together, the latest WAC project focused on the continuous professional development of current members.
We are also currently planning what our future offers will be for care-experienced young people across the city once we are settled into our new building. Find out more about the group.
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