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Youth Theatre 
WHO? Young people aged 15 - 19 
WHAT? Our Youth Theatre sessions will be led by Director Dominic Hedges. This academic year you can expect to engage in an activity you enjoy, with your peers, in an inclusive environment. The sessions will give you the tools and skills to develop as an actor. 
WHEN? Mondays 7.15pm - 8.45pm, term dates below
Mon 9 Sept - Mon 16 Dec  
Mon 13 Jan - Mon 31 Mar  
Mon 28 Apr - Mon 7 Jul
 
Applications are now closed. Please sign up to our Waiting List here, a place on our waiting list does not guarantee entry into the Youth Theatre. Please be aware that our Youth Theatre is very oversubscribed, we are funded to work with Newham young people, and we will prioritise applications from young people living in Newham. 

Junior Youth Theatre 
WHO? Young people aged 12 - 14 years old 
WHAT? Our Junior Youth Theatre sessions will be led by Director Esme Allman.  This academic year you can expect to engage in activity that you enjoy with your peers, in an inclusive environment. The sessions are fun, playful and open to everyone.
WHEN? Mondays 5.15pm - 6:45pm, term dates below  
Mon 9 Sept - Mon 16 Dec  
Mon 13 Jan - Mon 31 Mar  
Mon 28 Apr - Mon 7 Jul

Applications are now closed. Please sign up to our Waiting List here, a place on our waiting list does not guarantee entry into the Youth Theatre. Please be aware that our Youth Theatre is very oversubscribed, we are funded to work with Newham young people, and we will prioritise applications from young people living in Newham. 

Hear all about our brilliant Youth Theatres and the impact they make through Case Studies here.

Young Technicians
WHO? Young people aged 18-25
WHEN? January 2025 – March 2025
WHERE? Theatre Royal Stratford East, London E15 1BN
WHAT? A FREE introductory training course offering the opportunity to develop practical skills in stage management, lighting and sound with industry professionals.

Applications are now closed. Please sign up to our mailing list to hear more about other projects.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about the course or the application, please email getinvolved@stratfordeast.com or WhatsApp us on 07895 194 403

Stratford East Young Company
WHO? 18 - 25-year-old actors and theatre-makers  
WHEN? 10 months, beginning in November 2024.  
WHAT? Working with leading industry artists, the group will embark on focused training and opportunities to expand their industry network. The 10-month programme will culminate in a performance of a large-scale production of Romeo & Juliet on the Stratford East stage in 2025.  

Applications are now closed. If you applied, we will be in touch very soon.
Thank you. 

If you have any questions about our Youth Theatres or any of our Get Involved activity, then please email getinvolved@stratfordeast.com 

Supported by Noël Coward Foundation, Victoria Wood Foundation and David Teale Charitable Trust