Young Company
Young Company: a home for our creative young people.
We learn from professional theatre practitioners: directors/actors/movers.
We embrace the bold and creative ideas of everyone.
We create exciting performances.
We watch and are inspired by professional productions.
Young Company timetable
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Group |
Age |
Day & Time |
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Stage Door |
6-8 |
Saturday, 10:30am-12pm |
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Studio 1 |
9-11 |
Thursday, 5pm-7pm |
|
Studio 2 |
12-16 |
Wednesday, 5pm-7pm |
For ages 6-16, our Young Company classes run weekly during term time.
Our classes are relaxed and welcoming, giving young people an all round creative experience.
Through drama games, storytelling, and performance, young people will gain theatre skills while also building confidence, teamwork, and key communication skills. No uniform needed, just comfy clothes to move around in.
Young Company places are limited to 20 young people per group and fill up fast, so we recommend signing up before the term begins. If there’s space, we may be able to welcome new members after the term has started.
Term dates
Spring and Autumn terms run for 10 weeks, while Summer runs for 12 weeks, leading to a collaborative sharing for family and friends at the end of term.
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Term |
Dates |
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Spring |
22 Jan 2025 - 5 April 2025 |
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Summer |
23 April 2025 - 17 July 2025 |
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Autumn |
8 Oct 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 |
Our Autumn 2025 term will go on sale on Sat 20 September.
Young Company memberships range from £60 to £108. We have instalment payment plans, Kirklees Passport discounts, and bursary places available.
If cost is a barrier to getting involved, please contact us to see how we may be able to help.
Interested in joining Young Company?
We hold free Young Company Taster Sessions before the start of each term. The next taster session is on Sat 20 September.
More information on taster sessions will be added here throughout the year, check back for updates.
To enquire about joining Young Company please contact our Creative Associate, Keisha (keisha@thelbt.org). Everyone is welcome!
Meet our Young Company leaders
Young people have the chance to learn from a rotating team of professional theatre practitioners, each bringing their own expertise and fresh perspectives to our youth theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I have paid for my membership, what happens next?
Memberships should be purchased in the adults name. Once you have made payment for your Young Company membership you will receive a welcome email containing term dates, theatre trip details and a registration form. The registration form must be completed before the start of term. You will receive your welcome email 24 hours after registering.
When can my child join young company?
Young people are welcome to join from age 6+. We encourage joining Young Company at the start of term, however if there is space we can consider taking young people once the term has started.
Are there performance opportunities?
In the Spring and Autumn, young people work towards an informal sharing in the same space that they have their rehearsals. In the Summer, the young people come together from across Young Company for an end of term collaborative performance.
What is the cost?
£60 - £108. We are committed to ensuring the price to participate remains affordable. We offer Kirklees passport discount, the option to pay in instalments and bursary places (the cost changes dependant on the length of the term).
Is there a uniform?
No. We would advise wearing something that is comfortable to move around in.
Young Company T's & C's
- If we must cancel a session due to unforeseen circumstances such as COVID, tutor illness, adverse weather etc. you will be entitled to a refund or credit.
- We reserve the right to change or replace class tutors at short notice.
- We reserve the right to change the day of the week and time of the class. If this happens and the new scheduled class is no longer suitable you are entitled to a partial refund.
- If a class becomes oversubscribed, we reserve the right to split classes for it to work operationally.
- We have a zero-tolerance policy to bullying or violent behaviour and anyone demonstrating such behaviour will be asked to leave Young Company.
- Where possible, we can offer a free trial session before committing to the full term.
- We are unable to offer refunds for Young Company memberships, whether paid in full, as a Kirklees Passport holder or paid in three instalments. If paying via three instalments, we will continue to take this payment if your child decides not to return to Young Company.