Today
Tue 5 May - Tue 14 Jul
Drama Space
Tue 5 May - Tue 14 Jul
Drama Space
Cost
£100 for the full 10-week term (5 May – 14 Jul)
Venue
Drama Space
Hours
Tuesdays, 5 - 7pm
Age suitability
Ages 13 - 17
Contact the organiser to book
Additional information
Please contact our Box Office to book a place. FREE taster sessions are also available for new starters throughout the term.
Creative. Collaborative. Confidence-building.
artsdepot Young Company is a welcoming weekly drama group for young people aged 13-17, led by professional theatre maker and actor Laura Atherton.
These lively, supportive sessions are designed to help young people grow in confidence, develop performance skills and experience the excitement of creating theatre as part of an ensemble.
Whether your young person is completely new to drama or already passionate about performing, this is a space where they can challenge themselves, build friendships and discover their creative voice.
What to Expect
Each week, participants will:
Sessions are playful, inclusive and structured to support both beginners and those studying GCSE Drama.
Supporting Progress & Future Pathways
artsdepot Youth Theatre offers valuable experience for:
National Theatre Connections 2027
Company members will work towards performing as part of National Theatre Connections Festival 2027, with the opportunity to be selected to perform at the Summer Festival at the National Theatre – an exciting platform for young performers across the UK.
Who It’s For
Young people aged 13-17 who are:
Join us this summer and be part of a youth company where ideas are valued, creativity is encouraged, and young people are supported to thrive.
Laura Atherton is a North London based theatre maker. A trained actor, script writer and with experience in directing Laura has a wide ranging theatre skillset.
She’s a long time collaborator with experimental theatre company imitating the dog, a company that specialises in making work that blends digital and live theatre. She has toured as an actor in their shows both nationally and internationally, to countries including Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Italy. Shows include Macbeth, A Farewell to Arms and Night of the Living Dead – Remix and she also worked in the development of and on stage for ‘Cinema Inferno’ at Paris Haute Couture Fashion week.
Laura specialises in contemporary theatre and is experienced in a wide range of styles including physical theatre, digital theatre, devising, mask work and new writing. Her directing style is explorative, engaging and enthusiastic. The sessions for the Young Company will offer members a chance to learn about lots of theatre styles in a supportive environment, develop their theatre making skills, increase their confidence as a performer and to have fun!
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