Young Associates Network Production of Paradise by Nick Wood photograph by Chris Saunders

 

If you are 11 - 26, Sheffield Theatres' Young Associates Network is a great way to develop skills, have fun, make new friends and use your creativity!

Becoming a Young Associate opens up a variety of opportunities for you to get closer to the action of Sheffield Theatres. Whether it's a regular group, a one off workshop or a performance project that you're after, there's plenty to choose from.

For a full breakdown of the Young Associates Network Programme this season, just click onto the For Young People tab in the main menu.

The Network offers flexible and accessible programme of events, all led by professional artists. So take a look and see what you could be part of: from reviewing theatre to being centre stage ...

There is something for everyone!

If you would like to be a part of our Young Associates Network to meet new people with similar interests please send your name, date of birth, address, telephone number and email address to: a.towey@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or

Adele Towey
Creative Development Programme
Sheffield Theatres
55 Norfolk Street
SHEFFIELD
S1 1DA

Or if you would prefer to talk to someone directly you can call either Alex Ferris, Young Associates Director or Adele Towey, on
0114 2495999 where they will reveal the entirety of the Young Associates Network Programme.

"Everything was excellent, I had an amazing experience and would love to do it again." Current Young Associate.

Info about Young Associates Network

We believe that all young people should have the opportunity to express themselves creatively through theatre.

Sheffield Theatres’ Young Associates Network aims to:

• Ensure that young people have the confidence and ability to shape the future through challenging and creative theatre making
•  Excite and inspire through bold and inspirational theatre work
• Provide a supportive and accessible environment for Young Associates to express themselves in brave and dynamic ways
• Nurture talent and support the development of future creative practitioners
• Aspire to the highest standards of professionalism in terms of both process and product
• Urge young people to work together responsibly and use their collective voice with the utmost integrity

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It is up to the theatre, the practitioners and the Young Associates themselves to uphold these beliefs and encourage innovation, openness and inclusion in every aspect of our creative practice.

The Young Associates Network is open to everyone and is a fun and inclusive way to make new friends, develop skills and learn about theatre. So if you are aged 11 – 26 then click here to find out all the ways you can get involved and click here to find out how to apply. If you want to have a chat about it before hand, feel free to call Alex on 0114 249 5999 or e-mail a.ferris@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

We currently work with over 200 young people from all over Sheffield and South Yorkshire so make sure you sign up and get involved in this thriving and exciting group.

Membership of the Young Associates Network is open to everyone and we would particularly welcome applications from:

• People from all minority groups
• Young males interested in drama
• Young people interested in the technical side of theatre

 

Make sure you don't miss out - get in touch right away!