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Storyhouse Young Company (SYC)

Introducing SYC 2026…

Storyhouse is delighted to announce the SYC 2026 cohort.

SYC 2026 will be performing in the Garret Theatre on Friday 22 May-Saturday 23 May 2026. We will be announcing their show title soon so stay tuned.

About SYC

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.

SYC 2026 is made possible by funding from trusts and foundations and donations from our wonderful audiences.

Storyhouse Young Company 2026

  • she/her Amy Vaughan
  • Becca Mcilroy
    she/her Becca Mcilroy Read Bio
  • Dawn Hazelwood
    she/her Dawn Hazelwood Read Bio
  • she/her Chia Chuks
  • Florence Pitt Knowles
    she/her Florence Pitt Knowles Read Bio
  • Holly Condliffe
    she/her Holly Condliffe Read Bio
  • she/her Holly Dawson
  • he/him Joe Hannaby
  • she/her Laiba Khursheed
  • Lauren Lees
    she/her Lauren Lees Read Bio
  • Lewis Baron
    he/him Lewis Baron Read Bio
  • Max Wiseman
    he/him Max Wiseman Read Bio
  • Megan Allen
    she/her Megan Allen Read Bio
  • he/him Owen Ellis
  • she/her Rachel Uyigue
  • Ruby Herd
    she/her Ruby Herd Read Bio

SYC Performance - Idyll

Alice is falling in love. Harry has been sleeping in a tent in the garden. Tommy Scott has been blocking the road with hay bales again. A map can tell you about the land, but it can’t tell you about the people who live there, so that is what we’re here to do.

Storyhouse Young Company bring this play to life in an ensemble production fusing storytelling, movement, and plenty of characters.

FREE taster session

Would you like to experience what an SYC session is like? Why not sign up to our FREE taster session on Monday 20 April, 7pm-9pm Sign up here: SYC Taster Session – Fill out form

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  

What do Young Company gain?

  • A network of like-minded people
  • New skills and ideas
  • Increased confidence
  • The opportunity to work with a range of people including industry professionals
  • Tickets to see Storyhouse productions
  • Mentoring and exclusive backstage access to Storyhouse

FAQs

Can I join SYC?

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. 

Please can we add that applications for SYC 2027 will open in September 2026. Sign up to our SYC mailing list to be notified when applications open: SYC Mailing List – Fill out form

 

How do I join?

To join, you will need to complete a short application form 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.  

Do you offer taster sessions?

Join us for a FREE taster session…

Would you like to experience what an SYC session is like? Why not sign up to our FREE taster session on Monday 20 April, 7pm-9pm Sign up here: SYC Taster Session – Fill out form

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