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YOUNG STORYHOUSE

Transformative opportunities for young people

Young Storyhouse creates transformative opportunities for young people (aged 5-25) in the local community, by harnessing the power of arts and creativity. Develop your creative skills, take over the programming of our spaces, gain work experience or collaborate with us on a project.

What do Young Storyhouse do?

Young Storyhouse runs creative courses, groups, sessions and projects that provide young people with real-life experience, and supports them to gain new skills and build friendships.

Young Storyhouse: theatre (ages 5-17)

Helping kids and young people to develop performance skills and give them the opportunity to create theatre and perform on stage.

Sign ups are now open for the following age groups:

5-7s

8-10s

11-13s

14-17s

Storyhouse Young Company (for ages 18-25)

Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a free 6-month training programme for 18-25 year olds who are interested in performing. You’ll get the opportunity to develop theatre and performance skills supported by professional artists and directors, and to create and perform in a production at Storyhouse.

Find out more about SYC

Young Film Programmers

Young Storyhouse: skills development

Young Film Programmers is for young people who are interested in the film and cinema industry to tell us what they want from their local cinema. By planning a cinema event, weekend or festival, you’ll get practical experience, job skills, and the chance to create events at Storyhouse and be part of decisions about what’s on screen.

Find out more about Young Programmers

Young Leaders

Young Storyhouse: skills development

Young Leaders is for young people aged 14-25 who need extra support getting into work or volunteering. There are three Young Leaders programmes for you to choose the one that would suit you best. In Young Leaders, you’ll connect with other young people, discover your passion and develop job skills with mentoring, training and practical opportunities to grow and create.

Find out more about Young Leaders

The Agency

Young Storyhouse: skills development

Storyhouse teamed up with The Agency to give young people in Lache agency to make a mark on their community. Young people get support and financial investment to create lasting positive change and develop skills.

Find out more about The Agency at Storyhouse

Young Storyhouse: cinema

BFI Film Academy is a short course at Storyhouse, in partnership with the British Film Institute. You’ll learn about the film industry, create film festivals and meet experts. BFI Film Academy is not currently running due to funding, but check back here for future updates.

Find out more about BFI Film Academy at Storyhouse

Storyhouse and Schools

Storyhouse partner with local schools to provide bespoke creative learning packages, including Creative Learning Practitioners working in your schools!

Interested in finding out more? Email Jacob, Storyhouse Schools and Education Manager.

Email jacob.maudsley@storyhouse.com

Interested in finding out more about Young Storyhouse?

Get in touch at learning@storyhouse.com