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Youth Theatre
WHO? Young people aged 15–19, including disabled and neurodivergent teenagers and young adults up to 21 living in Newham. 
WHAT? Join our Youth Theatre sessions, led by Director Dominic Hedges. Across the academic year, you'll take part in creative activities with your peers in an inclusive and accessible space. The sessions will give you the tools and skills to develop as an actor.    
WHEN? Mondays 7:15pm – 8:45pm, term dates below 
Mon 8 Sep - Mon 15 Dec  
Mon 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar  
Mon 13 Apr - Mon 6 Jul  
 
Applications are now open. Please apply through our Application Form here. Please be aware that our Youth Theatre is very oversubscribed.  

We are funded to work with Newham young people, and we are only accepting applications from young people living in Newham.  

Applications will close on MON 18 AUG.  

Junior Youth Theatre 
WHO? Young people aged 11 – 14 years old living in Newham 
WHAT? Our Junior Youth Theatre sessions will be led by Director Esme Allman.  This academic year you can expect to engage in activity that you enjoy with your peers, in an inclusive environment. The sessions are fun, playful and open to everyone.  
WHEN? Mondays 5:15pm – 6:45pm, term dates below   
Mon 8 Sep - Mon 15 Dec  
Mon 12 Jan - Mon 23 Mar  
Mon 13 Apr - Mon 6 Jul  
 
Applications are now open. Please apply through our Application Form here. Please be aware that our Junior Youth Theatre is very oversubscribed. 

We are funded to work with Newham young people, and we are only accepting applications from young people living in Newham. 

Applications will close on MON 18 AUG. 

Young Technicians
WHO? Young people aged 18-25
WHEN? January 2025 – March 2025
WHERE? Theatre Royal Stratford East, London E15 1BN
WHAT? A FREE introductory training course offering the opportunity to develop practical skills in stage management, lighting and sound with industry professionals.

Applications are now closed. Please sign up to our mailing list to hear more about other projects.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about the course or the application, please email getinvolved@stratfordeast.com or WhatsApp us on 07895 194 403

Stratford East Young Company
We will open applications for our 2026 Young Company in early October 2025.
Please follow us on Instagram, @trse_getinvolved to be the first to find out when you can apply.

WHO? 18 - 25-year-old actors and theatre-makers
WHEN? 6 months, beginning in January 2026.
WHAT? Working with leading industry artists, the group will embark on focused training and opportunities to expand their industry network. The 6-month programme will culminate in a performance on the Stratford East stage in 2026.

Applications will open EARLY OCTOBER 2025

If you have any questions about our Youth Theatres or any of our Get Involved activity, then please email getinvolved@stratfordeast.com  

Supported by Noël Coward Foundation, Victoria Wood Foundation and David Teale Charitable Trust