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It's never too early (or late!) to start learning and imagining
We believe theatre and creativity have an incredibly important role to play in all our lives and can offer children and young people, from babies and toddlers to teenagers and young adults, fantastic opportunities to develop valuable skills and make new friends in a safe and friendly environment.
Whether you’re a parent or guardian looking for something for your kids, a professional working with young people and wanting to find out how we can work together, or a young adult keen to get involved – you’ll find it on these pages.
Youth Theatre
Your Journey Starts Here
Starting from as young as 5 years old, right up to 19, Youth Theatre offers over 300 children and young people the opportunity to get great drama training from professional theatre practitioners and artists every week.
Futureproof
Young people finding our way forward together
York Theatre Royal Futureproof is a team of young people from Yorkshire who want to have a voice in the changing landscape of arts and culture. Through a variety of activities, events and consultations they will be asking big questions and challenging, debating and discussing the relationship between culture and young people now and into the future.
Access all Areas
Removing barriers and empowering
Access All Areas is our referral programme aimed at removing the barriers that stop young people from engaging with the arts. Using theatre and creativity as a tool, we aim to empower and give a voice to young people.
Awards and Accreditations
Have fun and get credit
With Arts Awards, we offer opportunities to develop new skills, grow in confidence and work towards an award or accreditation.
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Weekly and Holiday Activities
Fun activities all year round
Looking to keep the kids entertained? We have fun and creative activities year-round for children as young as 6 months old, as well as extra activities for when school’s out and a popular Home Education group.
York Theatre Royal has pledged to meet the Family Arts Standards, a UK-wide recognised quality-mark demonstrating excellence in family provision. Click here to find out more.
