Make a show at York Theatre Royal next Main Stage Summer
- Alan Hulme
- 5 hours ago
- 1 min read
York Theatre Royal has launched its 2026 Main Stage Summer, offering young people aged 8-19 the chance to experience performing or backstage work. The courses - the first since 2019 - will see young people collaborate with professional to create a special show for the main stage
Throughout the course the youngsters will learn new skills, build confidence and make friends, before sharing their work with family, friends and York Theatre Royal audiences.
Sophie Jade Howell, who is the theatre's head of youth theatre, said: “Our youth theatres are heading back to our stage for the first time since 2019.
"Our Youth Theatre Forum has recently voted for the summer production they have chosen, details of which will be announced very soon."
There will be three options for Main Stage Summer. Young people can get involved as part of the cast, for which there are a two-week course for 8 to12-year-olds and a three-week course for 11 to18-year-olds. As well as these there will be a two-week course for those keen to get involved in backstage work.
Courses will start on August 24, 2026, until September 5.
Priority booking for York Youth Theatre members opens on Tuesday (August 26), with general sale opening on September 19.
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