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Our events

From large national events to small gatherings and working groups, there’s always something happening at YTAS and across the youth arts sector.

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Find a youth theatre

Browse our network of member organisations from across Scotland and begin your journey into youth theatre

Find a practitioner

Explore our directory of accomplished youth theatre professionals and find the talent you need

Opportunities

Browse a wide selection of jobs, programmes, funding and more

Latest Projects

We run a range of projects to help introduce youth into the world of theatre, whether it’s through performance or as a practitioner. Discover our current projects below.

LGBT+ History Month

National Theatre Connections Festival 2024

Latest news

Stay up to date with the latest news from YTAS and the youth theatre industry in Scotland

Engagement, Member News, Professional Development, YTAS

September 20, 2023

Introducing our new Membership Support Coordinator

Grab a brew with Anthony, our new Membership Support Coordinator, and find out all about our plans to make YTAS membership even better value.

Engagement, Youth Theatre Sector, YTAS

September 14, 2023

Going for Silver

YTAS are committed to improving the experience for LGBTQIA+ artists, employees, and young people in the youth theatre sector in Scotland, so we’re embarking on the Silver Charter Programme with LGBT Youth Scotland.

Join YTAS

Our members are located throughout Scotland and together they are responsible for the majority of youth theatre activity delivered across the country

Upcoming performances

Find out about the brilliant work by young artists or for young audiences taking place all across Scotland, including work by YTAS members and others that might be of interest.

Apr 23rd 2024

— Apr 24th 2024

Queen Margaret University Acting Showcase

Traverse Theatre

Queen Margaret University are delighted their 4th year BA(Hons) Acting and Performance company will showcase their talents at the Traverse Theatre

Jun 4th 2024

— Jun 6th 2024

Storm Lantern

Traverse Theatre

Nominated for a 2023 CATS Award for Best Production for Children and Young People, Storm Lantern is a timely examination of the final hours of Sophie Scholl.

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Resources

View our resources for youth theatre groups, theatres, practitioners and professionals

How Can You Not See?

Through a combination of shadow puppetry, stop motion, and spoken word, ‘How Can You Not See?’ explores the thoughts of a teenage girl as she tries to navigate a family dinner.

Equality and Diversity Briefing

Explore what is meant by EDI and how you can make sure your group is as inclusive as possible. This briefing from 2013 is older now, but still relevant for youth theatres who are working on their practice in this area.

Our Partners

We work with a range of partner organisations from across Scotland to help develop the youth theatre sector.