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Playmakers Youth Theatre

Drama & Theatre (School Years 7–9)

Thursdays, 6pm
Venue
Paul Chamberlain Building
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01962 840 440

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About Drama & Theatre (School Years 7–9)

Take creative risks. Shape stories. Perform live.

An exciting, collaborative space for young people to stretch their skills and make original theatre. These sessions treat participants as active creators, developing performance techniques alongside deep self-confidence.

Autumn & spring terms: Work alongside years 3–6 and a professional playwright to turn your ideas into a script, ending with a performance at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 19 March.

Summer term: Take over the streets for Hat Fair, discovering how to command outdoor spaces and interact dynamically with festival crowds.

Term dates

  • Autumn: 24 September 2026 to 3 December 2026.
  • Spring: 7 January 2027 to 18 March 2027.
  • Summer: 22 April 2027 to 1 July 2027.

Price includes all three terms.

Venue

Paul Chamberlain Building, University of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Free taster

Not sure if it's for you? We’d love for you to try us out! We offer free taster sessions for all new participants. Come along, meet the team, and see what it's like to be a Playmaker.

Interested in a free taster session? Contact boxoffice@playtothecrowd.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.

Financial support

We want Playmakers Youth Theatre to be accessible to all young people. Bursaries are available for families who may find the cost of taking part a barrier.

You may be eligible for support if:

  • Your household receives means-tested benefits, or your young person receives free school meals or Pupil Premium support.
  • Your family is from a sanctuary‑seeking background, (including refugees and people seeking asylum.)
  • Your family is experiencing a change in circumstances or other financial pressures.

You will not be asked to complete a formal application or provide financial evidence. Simply email our Young People’s Producer at shian@playtothecrowd.co.uk for a confidential and informal conversation. You do not need to explain your circumstances in detail. We will consider each request individually.