GLOBE YOUTH THEATRE
Inspiring young performers through the works of Shakespeare
Join a community of theatre-makers.
The Globe Youth Theatre (GYT) is a weekly, informal training programme for young people aged 8-19 with a passion for acting, theatre-making and storytelling. Sessions are led by professional actors and directors in our on-site studios and offer a lively, explorative and supportive space for young people to develop their creativity, build confidence and express themselves.
Our Globe Youth Theatre members will deep-dive into performance techniques, work collaboratively towards a final performance, meet other interested young people, and become part of our vibrant Youth Theatre community.
The programme is structured across three terms (autumn, spring and summer) and split into age groups 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, and 17-19. Each term explores a different area of theatre training, with groups working towards a performance in the spring and summer terms for family and friends on our world-renowned stages.
Interested in an intensive, three-month long actor training programme for young people ages 14-19, culminating in a performance? Discover our Globe Young Company.
DETAILS
TICKETS
One term £295
Three terms £885
Bursaries for free and discounted places available
COURSE DATES 2026
Spring Dates
Every Saturday from 10 January to 21 March (no session on 28 February)
Sharing on Sunday 22 March
Summer Dates
Every Saturday from 18 April to 11 July (no session on 30 May)
Sharing on Sunday 12 July
This course is on-site at Shakespeare’s Globe
Capacity 25 individuals per session
Part of Young People
The 2024/2025 Globe Youth Theatre cohort on stage at the Globe Theatre c. Ali Wright
Globe Youth Theatre participants on stage at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse c. Cesare De Giglio
What is the programme?
Over three terms, Globe Youth Theatre participants will attend two-hour long sessions every Saturday during term time. In these sessions, they will develop different skills and put them into practice during performances to an invited audience of friends and family, on both Globe stages.
Autumn term: Building performance skills
This first term focuses on core performance skills and stage combat. It’s ideal for both newcomers and returning members who want to strengthen their foundation. All participants will also attend a Globe production together, followed by a Q&A session with theatre-makers who create work for our stages – a fantastic way to connect with live theatre.
Spring term: Voice and outdoor performance
This term places special focus on voice and the techniques needed to perform in an open-air theatre. Participants will work towards an informal sharing of work on the Globe stage, developing confidence and audience awareness in one of London’s most iconic performance spaces.
Summer term: Movement and final sharing
In the final term, participants explore movement and dance – essential elements of Shakespearean theatre. The term concludes with a creative response to the themes of the Globe’s summer season, shared with family and friends in our atmospheric indoor theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
How to join GYT
We’re excited to invite new members each term to join our groups. If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you or a young person you know, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.
The cost for one term is £295, and a full year (three terms) is £885. We offer payment plans to help spread the cost and we have bursaries available. For more information, please email [email protected].
Please note, there is a currently a waiting time of at least three months to join some GYT groups. We monitor this form regularly and as soon as a place becomes available in your chosen group, we’ll be in touch to invite you to join.
Bursaries for free and discounted places
We are committed to making GYT accessible. A number of bursary places are available for those who meet any of the following criteria:
- The young person receives Free School Meals or is eligible for Pupil Premium.
- The young person is currently in care or a care leaver.
- One or both parents/carers receive Universal Credit.
- The young person (or their parent/carer) is currently seeking asylum in the UK.
- The young person is a young carer. A young carer is someone under 18 who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with an illness, disability, mental health condition or substance misuse issue. This may include helping with cooking, cleaning, personal care, or offering emotional support.
- The family is experiencing financial hardship, and there is evidence that the young person would significantly benefit from joining GYT. This could include: improving social inclusion for someone at risk of marginalisation, supporting a young person’s mental health or helping to overcome significant barriers in education.
If you meet any of these criteria, please complete the interest form above and answer the relevant questions.
Globe Youth Theatre participants in the rehearsal studios c. Cesare De Giglio
Globe Youth Theatre participants in the rehearsal studios c. Cesare De Giglio
Testimonials
“It has been so amazing, I am SO glad I auditioned. Being part of GYT has already helped boost my confidence in acting, but also with my communication skills with others, and I am so grateful to be part of this group.”
– Erin
“Before joining GYT, my daughter used to be a very shy, reserved young person who struggled speaking up and expressing herself. Since she has joined, she has come out of her shell. Her confidence has very much increased, and I have seen an overall positive change in her.”
– GYT Parent
“I found that since starting at GYT this term I have really been able to apply the knowledge I learnt here to subjects such as English and History, opening my understanding of literature in general.”
– Kit
Thank you to our supporters
Globe Youth Theatre would not be possible without the generosity of our remarkable donors. Their support enables us to offer bursaries to young people who might otherwise be unable to take part and helps us cover key costs of running the programme.
With heartfelt thanks to:
Haddenham Healthcare
Celina Dunlop
Toby Wallis
And anonymous supporters
If you would like to support GYT, please get in touch with:
Steve Hartill – Head of Trusts and Foundations [email protected]
Jessica Lowery – Head of Individual Giving [email protected]
Rebecca Greenbank – Head of Corporate Partnerships [email protected]
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