Young Storyhouse is a collective of groups for young people (aged 5-25) at Storyhouse that meet for regular sessions (currently online!) to provide young people with real-life experience in the arts and libraries, as well as supporting them in gaining new skills, building friendships and achieving qualifications. Young Storyhouse has a focus on creativity.
Members of Young Storyhouse have created, produced and marketed their own film, music and theatre festivals; written, devised and performed brand new pieces of theatre; designed lighting and sound as part of the technical team; completed nationally-recognised awards; organised and led activities for children, chaired panel discussions with industry leaders, and much more.
Young Storyhouse has three strands – Young Leaders, Young Company (both for 14-25 year olds) and also Youth Theatre (which is for 5-13 year olds).
Explore the groups below.
Young Storyhouse in Lockdown
Whilst Young Storyhouse weren’t able to meet in person during much of 2020, Young Storyhouse continued to provide young people with support, connection, and a space to be creative.
Take a look at what they’ve been up to.
We are currently looking for new young people to join:
Young Leaders 14-17
Young Leaders 18-25
Young Leaders 9-month Programme
Young Readers
Young Leaders
Young Leaders is for young people aged 14-25 with limited opportunities to connect with others, discover their passion and gain work skills. We’ve worked with young people to find out what they want and need, and as part of Young Leaders they will receive mentoring, training and given practical opportunities to help them develop, create and grow both professionally and personally.
Young Leaders 14-17
We are now looking for new young people to join Young Leaders 14-17 in 2021! Is Young Leaders for you…
Young Leaders 18-25
We are now looking for new young people to join Young Leaders 18-25 in 2021! Is Young Leaders for you…
Storyhouse Young Leaders 9-month Programme
Storyhouse Young Leaders 9-month programme is open for referrals for the 2021 intake. Our Young Leaders 9-month Programme is a…
Young Company
Young Company is for young people aged 14-25 interested in theatre. Young Company members get real-life experience in a range of different aspects of the theatre, from acting, lighting, sound and backstage to organising events, marketing and more. They gain job skills and the opportunity to create, stage or perform in their own production on the Storyhouse stage.
Young Company 14-16
This group is currently full. You can join the waiting list by completing the form below. Would you like to…
Young Company 17-25
This group is currently full – we’ll be looking for new members later in 2021. You can join express your…
Young Programmers
The current Young Programmers are working on a project around a Black History film season. We will be recruiting soon…
BFI Film Academy
BFI Film Academy should return to Storyhouse in October 2021. Check back here for updates! British Film Institute Film…
Young Readers
Young Readers is here for 2021! Are you aged 14-25 and love to read? Join Young Readers, a new book…
Young Marketers
Applications for Young Marketers September 2021 intake are open now. If you are aged 14-25 and are looking to gain…
Youth Theatre
Youth Theatre uses drama techniques with 5-13 year olds to build social skills, confidence and teamwork.
Youth Theatre
Youth Theatre sessions are currently running online. Some groups are full – more details below. Aged 5-13? Interested in seeing,…
