Youth Theatre

Come along, get involved, learn new skills & meet new people!

A fresh, new, innovative and relevant youth theatre company based at the iconic Royal Court Theatre designed by young people for young people.

NO FEE, NO AUDITION, NO WAITING LIST!

The Royal Court Youth Theatre delivers a range of opportunities free of charge for young people aged 6 – 25 from every part of the City.

If you are interested in a career in the arts or just looking for something to do, come along to one of our sessions or workshops. You will learn about everything from acting to stage management; fundraising to writing scripts. Here at the Royal Court we only offer work experience to members of our Youth Theatre so if you are already a member and this is of interest then email the Youth Theatre Coordinator on the email provided below.

Classes

  • Wednesday: 5pm – 7pm Ages 11 – 25 (Learn Music and Instruments)
  • Thursday: 5pm – 7pm Ages 14 – 16
  • Saturdays: 10am – 1pm Ages 6 – 10
  • Saturdays: 2pm – 5pm Age 11 – 13

Currently all classes are at the Liverpool City College Arts Centre, Myrtle Street L7 7JA.

Applications for our youth theatre are now open.

Apply Here 

We use the Spond app to connect with our Youth Theatre.

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Liverpool’s Royal Court Youth Theatre is taking part in the Erasmus+ project, Oases For Change. To find out more about how we are linking up with other European cities you can download the Oases For Change Guidebook here.

Whats's on?

Variety Lunch Club 22 Jan 2025 - 06 Aug 2025

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open

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The Scouse Red Riding Hood 14 Dec 2024 - 25 Jan 2025

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Red Or Dead 21 Mar 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

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Andrew Bird – A Ticklish Mind 15 Feb 2025

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Making It 01 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

After forty years as a singer, actress and cabaret diva, Bev has seen it all and had nothing. She is backstage at t

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Simon Munnery – On Tour 08 Mar 2025

Simon Munnery – ‘one of the all-time great British stand-ups’ (Stewart Lee) – is back on to

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Rachel Fairburn – Side Eye 22 Feb 2025

Rachel star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla, is a renowned stand up and (“rock’

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Royal Court Stocking Fillers 14 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

A show that is fast becoming a Christmas tradition, we are delighted to welcome Stocking Fillers back to the Studio

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The Peaceful Hour 14 Feb 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

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Jonny & The Baptists: The Happiness Index 01 Mar 2025

A double bill of two shows in one night, from cult multi-award winning musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists.

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Variety Film Club – It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) 19 Dec 2024

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Pass The Parcel 23 Jan 2025 - 08 Feb 2025

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Royal Court Heritage Tour 16 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art D

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Speedo Mick – The Scouse Stomper 30 May 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

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The Legend Of Rooney’s Ring 18 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Once upon a time in the kingdom of Liverpool, there lived a mighty warrior. Ever since he was a boy he was fast and

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