Young People's workshops

Are you aged 13 – 25 and want to take part in workshops, meet new people and see world-class theatre?

Whether you have a keen interest in theatre, or you’ve never been to the National Theatre before, our In Focus workshops offer a welcoming environment for an in-depth look at our shows.

Applications are now open for our next In Focus workshop on Alterations.

Led by members of the shows creative teams, you’ll take part in an engaging workshop at the National Theatre, followed by seeing the production you’re exploring.

Workshop content varies depending on the show, but workshops may focus on movement or playwrighting, rehearsal room practice or performing, directing and much more.

These opportunities are free to take part in – no prior experience is necessary, just a sense of curiosity and creativity!

The National Theatre’s Young People programme is committed to diversity and access.

Therefore, we concentrate our recruitment on young people from groups in three areas that we recognise have been most affected by the events of the last few years, including:

• young people from the global majority;
• young people from working class backgrounds;
• and d/Deaf, neurodivergent and disabled young people.

The In Focus opportunities above take place at the National Theatre on the South Bank in London, and therefore we aim to offer and prioritise places to those based in London, or who can travel to London easily and safely within the workshop day. This project is free to take part in and access support and travel bursaries are available to those in the Greater London area.

For those based around the UK and farther afield, we frequently offer online workshops and programmes nationally which may be accessible to you – to keep up to date about these opportunities, you can sign up to our mailing list here.

Kirsten Adam
Head of Young People’s Programmes

Izzy Cotterill
Young People’s Project Manager

You can contact the Young People team on youth@nationaltheatre.org.uk