Join us for the Youth Theatre and Saturday Morning Drama Clubs Autumn term

Participation groups start back the week commencing 9th January 2023.

Our youth theatre offers fantastic opportunities for anyone aged 7-18 years (for ages 18-25 check out The Young Company at Forest Forge) to create dynamic ensemble performance. Learning theatre skills in a professional theatre environment, we encourage creative risks to help build confidence and self-esteem – whilst having fun!

Whether you are a keen actor, director, lighting/sound technician or stage manager, or maybe you are heading towards becoming a doctor, nurse, teacher or business leader, the skills you learn in youth theatre will help support you on that journey. Learn to perform, write, improvise, work as a team, listen, speak up, advocate, walk in someone else’s shoes, sweep the floor, fail, pick your self up, try again, succeed, make friends, and take massive leaps of imagination and courage.

As well as in-house shows at our theatre in Ringwood, there are opportunities throughout the year to perform street theatre and site-specific work. 

Our Youth Theatre runs in term time for 10 weeks and we welcome new members at any stage throughout the year. For photos of past shows please visit our Facebook page.

Groups, timings and costs

(Please note: Your purchase will be confirmed via email and your child will automatically be added to our register.)

Participation groups start back the 9th January 2023 (no class during  half term)

Saturday Morning Drama Group 1= Ages 7-10 (Sch yr 3 – 5, RWS class 2-4)
Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am | £85 per term

Saturday Morning Drama Group 2 = Ages 10-12 (Sch yr 6 & 7, RWS class 5 & 6)
Saturday 11.30am – 1.00pm | £95 per term

Group 3 = Ages 12-14 (Sch yr 8 & 9, RWS class 7 & 8)
Thursdays 5.00pm – 6.30pm | At Forest Forge Theatre  | £95 per term

Group 4 = Ages 14-16 (Sch yr 10 & 11, RWS class 9 & 10)
Thursdays 7.00pm – 8.30pm | At Forest Forge Theatre | £95 per term

Group 5 = Ages 16-18 (Sch yr 12-Sixth Form, RWS class 11+)
Wednesdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm | At Forest Forge Theatre  | £105 per term

Ages 18-25 – Find out about The Young Company

Still curious?

Why not come along to experience a taster session? Contact education@forestforgetheatre.co.uk to find out more.

Book Your Place Online

To book your place please select a ticket for your group below.

Once you have booked your place please download the membership form and bring it with you to the first session. Youth Theatre Membership Form 2022-2023

Before signing up please also ensure you have read and understood our Youth Theatre and Saturday Morning Drama Clubs Handbook: click here to download.

You can join at any time. If you are looking to join after the first session of the term, please email education@forestforgetheatre.co.uk for details.

Bursary

We also offer bursary places through a partnership with Olivia Inspires, for families in the New Forest experiencing financial hardship. Please see the Olivia Inspires website or contact education@forestforgetheatre.co.uk for more details.