Storyhouse Young Company (SYC)
Applications for SYC 2026 are now open!
Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a FREE acting training programme for 18–25-year-olds who are interested in performing.
SYC is a 2-phased programme offering 16 weekly training sessions of practical workshop and masterclasses with professional artists. Followed by an intensive 4 week rehearsal and production period 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.
When do sessions happen?
The programme will start in January 2026 with weekly training sessions every Tuesday evening. The 4-Week Rehearsal phase will begin in May with rehearsals happening every night (Monday-Friday).
Do I need to have experience?
You do not need to have experience to apply. SYC is a training programme and an opportunity to gain performance skills and experience.
How many people do you recruit to SYC?
We recruit between 13-16 young people per year to join SYC.
Application Process
To apply, please complete this registration form.
You will then be invited to a group workshop audition with the SYC team.
Auditions will be on Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The deadline to apply is Thursday 11 December 2025.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with the team by emailing learning@storyhouse.com
SYC 2026 is made possible by funding from The Couch Foundation and donations from our wonderful audiences.
SYC 2026 is made possible by funding from The Couch Foundation 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?
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A network of like-minded people
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New skills and ideas
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Increased confidence
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The opportunity to work with a range of people including industry professionals
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Tickets to see Storyhouse productions
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Mentoring and exclusive backstage access to Storyhouse
SYC Taster Sessions
Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) are hosting two FREE one-off, workshops for 18-25 year old’s.
Sign up for a free taster session to meet the team and experience what an SYC session is like.
Intro to Improvisation (Acting Workshop)
Intro to Characterisation (Acting Workshop)
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.
Applications for SYC 2026 are now open!
To apply, please complete this registration form.
You will then be invited to a group workshop audition with the SYC team.
Auditions will be on Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The deadline to apply is Thursday 11 December 2025.
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with the team by emailing learning@storyhouse.com
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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