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Make friends, learn new skills and have fun

Drama classes and summer schools for learning disabled and/or neurodivergent young people (aged 14-19). 

Participants play drama games and devise performance pieces. They tell their own stories, in their own way. Past projects have included developing a podcast series and making a short film. The group have worked with filmmakers and spoken word artists.   

Practical information

  • We run three terms throughout the year. Classes take place on a Saturday morning 11am – 1pm.  
  • Sessions currently take place at Impact Arts.  
  • The term costs 50p per session and is booked in advance. 
  • The classes are led by Morna McGeoch, Suzanne Brady and a team of other experienced participatory arts professionals. 

What our participants say

I enjoy playing games. I love how supporting and caring people are, and spending time with friends

I like seeing people with similar disabilities, so I am not alone.

How to get involved

If you are interested in joining the Saturday Citizens then email Morna. She will chat to you about the group, available facilities and access. We’d be really happy to hear from you and answer any questions that you have.   

We want to ensure our classes are as accessible as possible. When booking, there will be an opportunity to include your access requirements or request a chat with one of our Participate team.

Meet Morna

Morna is a drama facilitator who has many years of experience in making and exploring theatre with learning disabled/neurodivergent young people. 

Morna has a BA in Community Arts and over 10 years of experience working with companies such as Citizens Theatre, Birds of Paradise Theatre Company, National Theatre of Scotland and Tron Theatre. 

Morna smiling at the camera. She is wearing a Citizens Theatre t-shirt

Relevant projects

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

Find out how the group adapted and stayed creative during the pandemic.