Young People
Young Company
We have some exciting changes coming at TRP with the launch a brand-new young people’s programme in 2025! Young Company sessions will take a pause for the Autumn Term with no weekly workshops taking place between September – December 2024 (excluding YC Create, which will continue as usual). There will be some fantastic new projects for children & young people of all ages to take part in – we really can’t wait. Watch this space! To be the first to hear of future opportunities, please sign up to our mailing list.
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Swan Lake Take Flight Day
Free Opportunity for Young People!
Are you interested in dance or curious to try something new? Join Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures for an exciting Swan Lake Take Flight Day!
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people aged 10–18 (and up to 24 if disabled) to play games, take part in group activities, learn movement from the show and watch a live performance of Swan Lake.
No prior dance experience is required. The Take Flight Day is completely free, and assistance with transport costs is available if needed.
Spaces are limited. Register here:
Nationwide Young Technicians
Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 13–19?
Then our technical theatre workshops could be for you! The Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and learn all about a variety of backstage and off-stage roles from top industry professionals.
Audition Technique Workshop
Thinking of auditioning for Drama School this year? Need some guidance in preparing for professional auditions?
Designed for young actors, over two evenings our Audition Technique Workshop will hone your acting skills, advise on the best material for you and build your confidence. Led by professional theatre director and TRP Associate Director, John Haidar, our Audition Technique Workshops will leave you feeling prepared and positive walking into your next audition.
Young Company Create
Fire up your imaginations and discover the world of performance & theatre-making with our Young Company Create. Designed especially for young people with disabilities who feel they would benefit from additional support. Working with professional theatre practitioners, young people will expand their knowledge, learn rehearsal techniques and develop & refine performance skills.
If you are a member of Young Company Create, please click below.
Company 15
Company15 is a week-long work experience programme for young people aged 14-17 (year 10 – 13). Designed to inspire a career within the arts, Company15 students will gain an insight into the workings of the largest and most well-attended regional producing theatre in the UK.
Get Started with Theatre
For ages 16–25. Develop theatre-industry skills and meet new people. We’ve teamed up with the Prince’s Trust for their Get Started with Theatre programme. Get hands-on experience and explore whether a career in the dramatic arts could be right for you.
TRP Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy
The welfare of the child is paramount. Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) are fully committed to ensuring that children attending our facilities (and those who are working with us in off-site locations) are protected and kept safe from harm in accordance with ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children, A Guide to Inter Agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children’ (Updated 2019), and internal policies and operating procedures.
This policy was updated in February 2024