Young Directors
Young Directors is a 10-week introduction to the craft of directing live performance for 14 to 19 year olds.
What is Young Directors?
Young Directors is an introduction to the craft of directing live performance for 14 to 19 year olds.
You’ll be introduced to professional Directors working in the region, who’ll share their unique approaches to making live performance.
Through practical activity, you’ll learn all about the essentials of directing live performance, from working with actors to playing with text.
This programme is ideal for anyone who has no previous experience of directing.
When is it?
Our Young Directors groups are now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for the April-July sessions, or to be informed when sign-ups open for future groups, please complete this form.
What you’ll do
- Take part in introductory workshops about the essentials of directing live performance
- Meet professional directors working in the North East region and learn about their approaches
- Attend live performances
How to book
Our Young Directors groups are now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for the April-July sessions, or to be informed when sign-ups open for future groups, please complete this form.
Does it cost?
This depends on your circumstances. We want to make sure that cost is not a barrier for taking part in our programmes.
Below is a payment guide:
I have the means to pay for the full value of the course.
£90 (paid in 1 or 3 instalments).
I do not have enough income to spare to afford to pay the full fee.
£45 (paid in 1 or 3 instalments).
We try to offer free places to anyone experiencing a financial hardship that means they cannot afford the full or discounted fees. We recognise that reasons for financial hardship are different for everyone. Our Young Directors groups are now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for the April-July sessions, or to be informed when sign-ups open for future groups, please complete this form.
We may be able to support with travel costs. Please let us know on your Expression of Interest form if you would like to request support.