For Young People

“Encouraging young people to stand tall in their own shoes or walk in somebody else’s”

For Young People


Our Youth Theatre and regular sessions for children and young people offer dynamic theatre making and performance opportunities for anyone aged 7 – 18. Taking place throughout the week, and with three 10-week terms per year, members of our groups enjoy supportive drama sessions full of lots of laughing, acting, socialising, moving, script reading, devising, daring, ball throwing, people throwing, mischief and mayhem.

Spring Term Dates

From the week beginning Monday 20 January to the week beginning Monday 31 March
No session during half term week, from 17 – 23 February.

We unlock children and young people’s creative potential via our playful, gently anarchic sessions and, as a result, young people and their parents report improved wellbeing, new friendships, increased self-confidence, empathy, resilience, tolerance, fearlessness, curiosity, co-operation and collaboration.    

We pride ourselves on the inclusivity of our sessions – everyone is welcomed as who they are and where they are in life right now. We are, as a result, often told young people have ‘found their tribe’ at Forest Forge. Members of our Youth Theatre have the option of taking part in annual productions alongside the chance to perform in street theatre and site-specific work.

The Groups

Our Youth Theatre sessions run in three 10-week terms. We welcome new members at any stage throughout the year. 

Unless otherwise stated, all sessions take place at our base, at Pintail House, Duck Island Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3AA. 

  • Forest Forge Youth Theatre Group 1

    Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am  

    Ages 7-10 (Sch yr 3 – 5, RWS class 2-4) 

    £85 per term 

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  • Forest Forge Youth Theatre Group 2

    Saturday 11.30am – 1.00pm  

    Ages 10-12 (Sch yr 6 & 7, RWS class 5 & 6) 

    £95 per term 

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  • Forest Forge Youth Theatre Group 3

    Thursdays 5.00pm – 6.30pm  

    Ages 12-14 (Sch yr 8 & 9, RWS class 7 & 8) 

    £95 per term

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  • Forest Forge Youth Theatre Group 4

    Thursdays 7.00pm – 8.30pm  

    Ages 14-16 (Sch yr 10 & 11, RWS class 9 & 10) 

    £95 per term

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  • Forest Forge Youth Theatre Group 5

    Wednesdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm  

    Ages 16-18 (Sch yr 12-Sixth Form, RWS class 11+) 

    £105 per term 

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  • Wordsmiths (Creative Writing)

    Mondays, 4.30pm – 6pm 

    School Years 8 – 13 

    £30 per term, or £3 per session (drop in) 

    Wordsmiths will run until 10 February 2025

    Made possible thanks to funding from Culture in Common

     

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  • Waterside Drama Club Group 1

    Wednesdays, 4.45pm – 5.45pm (Sch yr 3 – 5, RWS class 2-4) 

    At Fawley British Legion 

    Free 

    Made possible thanks to funding from Children in Need

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  • Waterside Drama Club Group 2

    Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 7.15pm (Sch yr 8 & 9, RWS class 7 & 8) 

    At Fawley British Legion 

    Free 

    Made possible thanks to funding from Children in Need

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Youth Theatre Bursary

We are delighted to offer subsidised bursary places to Youth Theatre participants who may otherwise not be able to take part. We will not ask for your personal details regarding your financial situation.

Taster Sessions

We know starting something new can be a daunting experience, so we invite you to come for a taster session with no obligation to join. We’re sure you will love it in which case you can enrol for a term at a time.

FAQs

If you have any questions about the Saturday Morning Drama Club or Forest Forge Youth Theatre please visit our recent Frequently Asked Questions blog

For further information, to book a taster or to find out about a bursary please contact Lucy@forestforgetheatre.co.uk.