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.
Youth Theatre 6 – 11 year olds
Take part in fun and dynamic sessions to develop theatre-making and performance, learn new skills and makes new friends. This class is a great opportunity for children to grow in confidence, express creativity and socailise in a supportive environment.
These sessions take place on Saturdays from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Orange Tree theatre
Summer Term booking open now! One space remaining.
If you would like to sign up for the waiting list, have a free trial session or have other queries, email community@orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Term Dates: Saturday 27th April to Saturday 27th July
3 WEEK MAY HALF TERM: Saturday 25th May, Saturday 1st June, Saturday 8th June
Whole cast readthrough: Sunday 9th June 10am – 1pm
Full Company Rehearsal in theatre: Sunday 30th June 10am – 5pm
Full Company rehearsal in theatre: Sunday 14th July 10am – 5pm
Tech and Dress rehearsal: Sunday 21st July 9am – 6pm
Performance Day: Sunday 28th July 10am – 8pm, with matinee and early evening performances
The cost for the Autumn term is £195.
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.
View our safeguarding policy here
Seven Celebrations production photo by Harry Plowden
Other Youth Theatre age groups
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 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.
