Aged 16-21? Interested in theatre and performance?
Join The Yard and get ready to tear up everything you thought theatre could be. Yard Young Artists: 16-21 are our in-house group of brave and brilliant young creatives that meet weekly to learn from professional artists how to create theatre and perform it on stage.
Through this programme, you’ll explore acting, directing and storytelling. You’ll learn invaluable skills that every artist needs, such as how to create dynamic stories for the stage and how to use your body and voice to perform confidently in front of an audience. The programme will culminate in a theatre showcase performed on The Yard’s stage.
You’ll work with industry experts like The Yard’s Artistic Director and Deputy Artistic Director, Jay Miller and Anthony Simpson Pike, and you’ll also see loads of theatre across London — all for free!
Whether your background is in acting, dance, or writing — or even if you’re beginning your journey — this is your chance to develop as an artist, meet other young creatives and take the next step in your creative career.
Applications are now closed for this year.
"Hi! I’m Heavadny, a multi-disciplinary creative who is currently studying Popular Music at Goldsmiths University of London. I am a musician and performer at heart, but this has always been centred within the world of theatre which I’ve been able to learn more about in the past two years, since joining Yard Young Artists last year. The impact on my creative journey has been massive, because of the support I've received, through mentoring, shadowing opportunities, and wellbeing support, all of which have allowed me to grow as an artist. I am still working out my pathway, but with continuous support on the next steps, goals, and plans of action, I'm looking forward to seeing how my artist practice grows! I can’t wait to meet you."
Key Information
Yard Young Artists: 16-21 is for those aged 16-21.
Maybe you’re thinking about applying to drama school, or you’ve written a script and don’t know what to do with your scenes. Maybe you’ve been to a couple of amateur classes and want to be taught by a team of theatre professionals. We’re here to set you up for a career as an artist.
No previous experience is necessary, just an interest in theatre!
Applicants should be living, going to school, or working in London. We’re particularly keen to hear from Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest residents.
Applications are now closed for our 23/24 cohort. Please email holly@theyardtheatre.co.uk if you would like to be added to our waitlist.
- When: Every Thursday, 5.30-8pm. Starting from 21 September, and finishing April 2024.
- Where: The Yard Theatre, Unit 2a Queen’s Yard, London E9 5EN.
- Cost: FREE. Travel expenses can be supported.
- Bonus: Fresh pizzas from our neighbours at Crate Brewery will be provided every session.
The Yard Theatre has level access and is fully wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible toilet with a wide, outward-opening door.
If you identify as disabled or neurodivergent, we want to warmly welcome you into Yard Young Artists.
We want to support you to take part in this programme and are open to making adjustments where we can, for example:
- providing the application form in other formats.
- providing a support worker for certain sessions (inductions, performances etc)
- providing a BSL interpreter for sessions.
If you like to meet with the team before the project to discuss your access needs or to find out more about what access we can offer, please contact our Young Artist Producer, Holly, on:
Email: holly@theyardtheatre.co.uk
Text/Call/WhatsApp: 07523298482
Removing Financial Barriers
We know that there are often financial barriers to participating in
projects like these. Participation in this project is totally free. In
addition, we have made available:
- Travel expenses:
We can support participants with travel expenses (£5 per session), if you require.
- Free tickets
If you are required to see any shows or exhibitions for this project. This will be paid for by The Yard.
If there are other requirements you might have that aren’t listed
here, do let us know and we can see what we can do.
If you’ve got any questions or would like find out more, get in touch with Holly:
- Text/Call/WhatsApp on: 075232 98482
- Email: holly@theyardtheatre.co.uk
