Youth Theatre

Build confidence. Make friends. Learn new skills. Perform.

Join our Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Youth Theatre run by experienced theatre professionals.

Our youth theatre is a space to explore, learn, play and perform with no previous experience needed and no entry auditions. If you’re interested in creating or simply looking to make friends and learn new skills, then come along and get stuck in.

A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Youth Theatre term is £75.00. Bursary spaces are available, please get in touch.

To be added to our waiting list, please fill in this form: https://zfrmz.eu/8H9OSDBIntOHDh4qPsvK

A group of 12 children acting in a courtroom drama, some are dressed as older people and two dressed as judges. two children at the front of the stage are dressed as barristers and are measuring the floor with a long tape measure.
Youth Theatre 8-11s performing Little Criminals by Evan Pacey in 2026.

“I love youth theatre because I can have time with my friends and we play great games. We also get a lot of experience and it is all so fun!”

– Iris, aged 13, participant

Youth Theatre Performances 2026

Take a look at the productions our Youth Theatre groups performed this year:

Our sessions run throughout the week during term time and give young people, aged 8-16, the chance to experience the power of performance, build their confidence and life skills along the way.

All Youth Theatre members get a chance to perform on Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds’ stage as part of our annual Bloom Festival, which runs in the Easter Holidays.

Get in touch

For more information about Youth Theatre or if you want to join our waiting list, please contact our Creative Learning Team below.

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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds offers a range of opportunities, workshops and activities for young people.

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