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Storyhouse Young Company (SYC)

Applications are now closed! Check back in Autumn 2025 for details on next year’s Company.

Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a free training programme for 18-25 year olds who are interested in performing (evenings at Storyhouse.

This 6-month FREE programme offers weekly practical workshops and masterclasses with professional artists, culminating in an intensive 4-week rehearsal and show period working with a leading professional Director.  

SYC is designed to give you the opportunity to develop your theatre and performance skills. You will be supported by a team of professional artists with a wealth of experience in the industry to make a show to be presented in our theatre spaces.  

We want to work with people with a range of creative skills from actors, dancers, musicians, poets, MCs and those who have no previous performance experience.

Interested in applying? Fill out the form below.

Apply here

 

Key dates

  • Taster session: Saturday 7 December, 12-2.30pm at Brio, Ellesmere Port Sports Village
  • SYC runs on Tuesdays 6pm-9pm from 14 January 2025 – 22 April 2025.
  • Rehearsals will then occur every Monday-Friday evening from 28 April 2025 -16 May 2025.
  • Show week is Monday 19 May -Saturday 24 May 2025.

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SYC is made possible by funding from Backstage Trust and donations from our wonderful audiences.

What do Young Company do?

  • Meet weekly and work with a practitioner to develop performance skills  
  • Create a production with a Director and perform it in the Garret Theatre as part of Storyhouse’s theatre programme 
  • Have the opportunity to audition for Trainee Actor roles upon completion of the programme 
  • Be invited to masterclasses with industry professionals  
  • Collaborate with other Young Storyhouse members  
  • Get the opportunity to join Young Catalysts

What do Young Company gain?

  • A network of like-minded people 
  • New skills and ideas 
  • Increased confidence 
  • The opportunity to work with a range of people including industry professionals 
  • Tickets to see Storyhouse productions 
  • Mentoring and exclusive backstage access to Storyhouse 
Can I join SYC?

If you’re aged 18-25, live in Cheshire or the nearby areas and have an interest in live performance then SYC is for you! 

We will prioritise working with people who are not currently at university, in drama school or who have Agent representation. As SYC is a free programme, we want to make sure that we are prioritising people who wouldn’t otherwise get this type of training. 

When is the next SYC at Storyhouse?

Applications are now closed for the 2025 intake.

How do I join?

To join, you will need to complete a short application form (above) and then come along to an informal workshop audition where we will be meeting everyone and finding out about their skills and experience.

Everyone who fills out an application form will be invited to audition.  

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Opening times

We’re open from early until late every day!

Our building is open from 8am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday.

On Sundays and Bank Holidays (excluding Christmas) we’re open from 9.30am to 11pm.

Food is served in The Kitchen from 9am to 9pm daily.

Memberships

Storyhouse Card

£4 – 10% of most tickets and cinema, discounts in The Kitchen, and Priority Booking

Memberships

Young Storyhouse Card

FREE – sign up for £5 cinema tickets, discounts in The Kitchen, and free hot drinks