The Stephen Joseph Theatre OutReach department are committed to working with all ages within our community. We have a great range of activities for young people - read on to find out more.
For more information on any of these courses please contact OutReach via email.
Please note: due to the Coronavirus outbreak, some of these classes are paused, and some have moved online.
Youth Theatre
Interested in seeing, making and performing theatre? If you're aged between 4-18 years and want the opportunity to work with professional theatre practitioners and perform onstage every year – join Rounders, the SJT Youth Theatre!
We run weekly sessions where you will learn performance skills and work towards devised and scripted shows. Most of our classes are currently in outdoor venues, unless stated otherwise, due to the pandemic. Sessions are led by experienced practitioners and each class is designed for a specific age range. We now integrate Arts Awards into our regular sessions - click here for more details.
Age groups:
Scarborough Rounders: 8-11yrs / 12-14yrs / 15+yrs
Eastfield Rounders: 8-12yrs
Teeny Weeny Rounders
Storytelling, singing, movement, crafts and sensory activities for little ones. Sessions are led by an experienced theatre practitioner and the emphasis is on fun and play! Two seperate classes, one for babies up to 12months and one for those aged 1 - 3yrs.
Tiny Time Rounders
An exciting theatre class for ages 5 - 7.
SJT Young Voices
If you love singing and have always wanted to be part of a vocal group, come and join SJT Young Voices. Working with our professional musical director you will create your own versions of recent chart hits. No experience necessary, everyone aged 10 – 18 years welcome.
Dramarama Days
Holiday drama workshops for children aged 4-7 and 8-12. Have loads of fun, get creative and make new friends in these theatre skills day long sessions. Friends and family are invited to a performance at the end of each day.
Fuse Theatre
An inclusive space where any young person is welcome, where you can play, experiment and work together with other individuals to create unique, energetic and epic theatre. If you would like to know more about this project or to come along please speak to someone from the OutReach Team.
What do young people think of OutReach classes?
“Rounders gave me the confidence to take the world head on, and now the world is at my feet, and I could not have done it without them.”
Frankie Leach
“Go for it. Anyone with a creative ability is doing themselves a disservice by not doing it!”
Billy Howle, actor
“You have really allowed me to flourish and
show my acting to its full potential.”
Alfie, Youth Theatre Member
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