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Youth Theatre

Create - Perform - Experience - Connect- Tell your story

Travelling Light run three weekly youth theatre groups from our studio in Barton Hill Settlement, Bristol.  No experience or audition necessary, these groups are open to everyone and provide a safe space for young people to express themselves each week.

Being part of Travelling Light Youth Theatre you will:

Create your own work.  We are a devising company which means we shape the stories we tell together.
Perform your shows at theatres, showcases and unique locations around Bristol.
Experience working with professional directors, designers and choreographers.
Connect with friends, discover new skills and have fun!

Youth Theatre Times

14 - 19 years - Mondays - 7pm-8.30pm
11- 13 years - Wednesdays - 6pm-7.30pm
7 - 10 years - Wednesdays - 4.30pm-5.30pm

Fees are £35 per term and bursaries are available upon request

Autumn Term dates 2019:

w/c 30th September - w/c 25th November (break for half term during w/c 28th October)

Spring Term dates 2020:

w/c 20th January - w/c 16th March (break post half term w/c 24th February)

Youth Theatre annual showcase performances - Saturday 22nd February 2020 - watch this space for further information!

We currently have a long waiting list to join the youth theatre for the 7-10 & 11-13 year groups and are therefore not accepting applications for the waiting list for this group.  However, for young people aged 14- 19 years, we are able to accept new registers of interest.  Please access the online Register of Interest form here.

  • Youth Theatre Register of Interest Form: for ages 14 - 19 years only
Photo credit Craig Fuller

Travelling Light Youth Theatre rehearsal 2019

Photo credit Craig Fuller

Events and Projects

We also run regular free theatre trips with our Young Critics  group and fun, free drama taster workshops in the local area.

Be the first to find out about our young people's programme by signing up to our newsletter, and ticking the box to say you are interested in hearing news about our yout theatre.  



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  • Travelling Light - @tl_theatre • Dec 12

    Congrats to Rudy Turp, one of our youth theatre participants & a member of our Youth Board, on winning… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  • Travelling Light - @tl_theatre • Dec 10

    WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY! Did you hear? We are inviting 6 young people (aged 14-18) to join us from the 29th J… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Travelling Light Theatre Company is a limited company registered in England and Wales No. 02539087
Registered Office: Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol BS5 0AX
Registered charity no: 1065012 VAT registration no. 713 2048 75
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