12-14 Youth Theatre
12-14 Youth Theatre is now on sale to current members and the waitlist.To be added to the mailing/waiting list for Autumn 2026 and beyond, please email community@orangetreetheatre.co.uk
What is the 12-14 Youth Theatre?
Our community groups are an opportunity to explore, create, meet new people and learn new skills. Sessions are led by professional directors, theatre-makers and actors who are highly experienced in working with children and young people.
Our Youth Theatre members attend engaging weekly sessions which involve games and exercises that aim to develop their skills as theatre-makers, performers and people. Directors leading the sessions will support them with their confidence and challenge them to be bold, creative and passionate in their work.
Members meet once a week and will:
- Meet new people, be part of a thriving community and build confidence
- Develop technique in voice, movement, character building and text work
- Create a show with likeminded people
- Explore creative expression in a safe and supportive environment
- Play lots of games!
Term Date Details 2026-2027:
12 – 14s sessions take place from 5PM – 7PM on Tuesday evenings at the Orange Tree Theatre.
Autumn
W/C 21st September – W/C 19th October (5 weeks)
Half Term: W/C 26th October – W/C 2nd November
W/C 9th November – W/C 7th December (5 weeks)
Spring
W/C 4th January – W/C 8th February (6 weeks)
Half Term: W/C 15th February
W/C 22nd February – W/C 15th March (4 weeks)
Summer
Please note, this is a performance term, so there may be additional weekend rehearsals and rehearsals during the day in the week before the show.
W/C 26th April – W/C 24th May (5 weeks)
Half Term: W/C 31st May
W/C 7th June – W/C 19th July (7 weeks)
Cost and Bursaries:
The cost for the term is £185.
To ensure that our Community programme remains accessible and open to everyone, we have limited bursary places available for all our participation projects. Please get in contact with Community Director Francesca, at francesca.ellis@orangetreetheatre.co.uk for more information.
How do I sign up?
The group is currently full. If you would like to have a free trial session, would like to join the wait list or have other queries, email community@orangetreetheatre.co.uk
We also offer Youth Theatre classes for:
For 18 – 25 year olds please click here for more information about the Orange Tree Young Company.
The Orange Tree Youth Theatre is generously supported by Peter and Rosy Gent and The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust.
With thanks to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, RPLC and the Haskel Family Foundation for their support of all OT Community projects.