Family Tue 29 July 2025 - Thu 31 Jul 2025

Summer Sessions

A young girl with light skin, wearing pink glasses and a light pink t-shirt, sits in a theatre with blue seats. She is looking up with an excited expression, her mouth open and her hand raised in a gesture. Behind her, a young boy with curly hair and darker skin sits in a similar blue seat, rubbing one of his eyes with his finger. The background is slightly blurred, showing additional rows of blue theatre seats.

Looking for things to do in Huddersfield this summer? Taking place during the school break, these exciting youth theatre workshops offer a rare chance for young people to explore how magic is made in our theatre – before making a bit themselves!

Our Summer Sessions are one-day drama workshops for young people aged 6–17, packed with summer fun and hands-on creative experiences.

What to expect

Participants will go behind the scenes to get a glimpse of the backstage workings of the theatre, starting with a tour and a chance to meet our technical team. They'll discover how lighting, sound and stage effects bring performances to life, before working with our Young Company tutors to create a short youth performance to share with family and friends in the main auditorium.

Who Summer Sessions are for

Both welcoming and inclusive, Summer Sessions are ideal for children of all levels – whether they’re new to drama or already a budding star. It’s a brilliant way to make new friends, learn fun theatre facts, and enjoy a memorable day of summer fun in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Perfect for families in Kirklees looking for kids’ days out, kids’ classes, or a fun way to try acting for kids this summer in Huddersfield.

Important information

Happening around our theatre from 9am - 3pm. Young people are required to bring a packed lunch.

Family and friends will be invited to watch the sharing at 2.45pm.

Dates

Tue 29 July 2025 - Thu 31 Jul 2025

Space

Main House

Duration

360 minutes

Age guidance

6 - 16 years

Book now to guarantee a spot on one of our Summer Sessions

  • A group of children sit in blue theatre seats, engaged in an activity. A young girl in the foreground, wearing a pink shirt, excitedly raises her hand. Other children, some also raising their hands, are seated around her, looking towards the front. In the background, a smiling adult male, possibly a teacher or facilitator, watches. The theatre has blue seats and an orange and blue interior design.
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  • A group of young people engaged in a theatre rehearsal in a spacious, well-lit room. Three individuals in the foreground, dressed in hoodies and beanies, are holding scripts and conversing intently. One of them, a young woman with glasses in a grey hoodie, faces a young man wearing a green beanie, while another person in a maroon beanie listens. In the background, a facilitator or director in a two-toned jumper observes with hands clasped, while other participants are engaged in activities.
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