We are looking for 13-17-year-olds to take part at Northern Stage! Whether you’re interested in directing live performances, or you’re just looking to make friends and watch theatre, we have the group for you!
YOUNG DIRECTORS
Young Directors is a 10 week introduction to directing live performance course for young people. Sessions take place at Northern Stage on Mondays during term time. They will run from 5-7pm, starting on 9th September until 18th November.
The sessions consist of a series of interactive workshops, masterclasses with industry professionals, and opportunities to see shows at Northern Stage. You do not need any previous experience in directing to apply, just a desire to discover more about different ways to make theatre.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Take part in introductory workshops about the essentials of directing live performance
- Meet professional directors working in the North-East learning about their approaches to making work for the stage
- Attend live performances with an opportunity to discuss what you’ve seen.
- Meet and collaborate with other Young Directors
- Gain an insight into the process of creating a performance, in a professional setting
- Explore your own artistic voice, try new things and gain and practice transferable skills.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please fill out an application form here.
Deadline to apply: 14th August, 5pm
We aim to let you know by 23rd August if we can offer you a place.
If you have any questions about the application process or need support to complete the application form, please contact us at: takepart@northernstage.co.uk or 0191 2427222.
*Please note that fees may be required before starting the course. We have a created a payment scale, in which we have a number of free bursary places for those experiencing financial hardship. You can find more information here.
CULTURE CLUB
Culture Club is the place for 13- to 17-year-olds to meet new friends, watch theatre, and make content. You’ll attend shows together at Northern Stage, talk about what you’ve seen and then tell people all about it, in whatever way you like!
Sessions take place on Tuesday evenings during term time at Northern Stage, between 5.30-7pm, from Sept 17th until the end of March.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
· Attend a range of performances at Northern Stage, across all 3 of our stages
· Discuss what you think of the performances you’ve seen
· Work with professional content creators, writers and marketing experts to develop your own creative voice
· Plan, make and publish your own content in response to the performances you’ve seen
· Post your creations on our Northern Stage social media channels
· Gain new skills, meet new people and have fun!
Take a look at last year’s Culture Club members having fun filming, editing, and exploring Northern Stage!
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please fill out the application form here.
Deadline to apply: 30th August, 5pm.
We aim to let you know by the week beginning 2nd September if we can offer you a place.
If you have any questions about the application process or need support to complete the application form, please contact us at: takepart@northernstage.co.uk or 0191 2427222.
*Please note that fees may be required before starting the course. We have a created a payment scale, in which we have a number of free bursary places for those experiencing financial hardship. You can find more information here.