The 15-18s Young Creatives project 2026 has now finished. To be on the mailing list/waiting list for projects in Autumn 2026 and beyond, please email community@orangetreetheatre.co.uk

What is the Orange Tree 15-18 Young Creatives? 

The Orange Tree 15-18 Young Creatives is an opportunity for young people interested in technical theatre to design our 15-18 Young Company show with a group of like-minded people. You will be mentored by professional designers and other technical professionals. It is a rare and exciting opportunity for a group of young people to collaborate with a professional director to design and stage a production.

The 15-18 Young Creatives will: 

• Receive mentor sessions on the director-designer relationship, lighting, set, costume and prop design, and stage management.
  
• Take part in a creative process with director Jordana Golbourn, working as a group to support and expand on her creative vision for the show 

Who will I work with?

Jordana is a Community Theatre Maker with 15 years experience directing youth theatre productions. Her work takes place in theatres, schools, community centres and women’s prisons across the UK for companies such as Almeida Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, Lyric Hammersmith, and Young Vic. 

• Meet the 15-18 Young Company, presenting your design to them and supporting them through technical and dress rehearsals, and performances.
• Explore creative expression in a safe and supportive environment
• Stage a new play at the Orange Tree Theatre and Lyric Hammersmith , with the potential to perform as part of the National Theatre Festival in July 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for seven 15-18 year olds who thrive in a creative and independent environment. Maybe you’re an experienced designer or technician or maybe this is your first time working on something outside of school– that’s ok!  Most importantly you are ambitious for the performance and excited to build a fantastic show alongside other Young Creatives members. 

Previous 15-18 Young Creative Projects:

2025/26

From November 2025 – May 2026, the 15-18 Young Company  took part in the National Theatre’s Connections festival. Over the course of 7 months, the company rehearsed Britney’s Lock by Alexandra Wood and performed it twice: first on the Orange Tree stage, then in a celebration with other Youth Theatres at the Lyric Hammersmith. 

How do I get involved?

Applications for this project are currently closed. If you would like to join the mailing list for this group, please contact community@orangetreetheatre.co.uk. If you have any questions, please email Community Manager Madi, at madi.mahoney@orangetreetheatre.co.uk  

Cost and bursaries 

The cost is £150 per person for the whole project. To ensure that Young Creatives is accessible and open to everyone, we have full and partial bursary places available. Please get in contact with Community Director Francesca, at  francesca.ellis@orangetreetheatre.co.uk for more information.