We are Scotland’s development organisation for youth theatre

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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

Events, National Festival of Youth Theatre, YTAS

July 1, 2024

Ayr back in the National Festival of Youth Theatre spotlight

Participants in Scotland’s National Festival of Youth Theatre will descend on Ayr on Friday to mark the start of another wonderful weekend of workshops and performances.

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.

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.

Aug 6th 2024

— Aug 11th 2024

Letters To Our Future Government

Traverse Theatre

Given the opportunity, what would you say to those in charge – or who are about to be?

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Together we can ensure a strong future for theatre and the performing arts in Scotland for the next generation and beyond

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Resources

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

Events Checklist: Disability and Access

Ensure that anyone can be a part of your group with this checklist for disability and access.

Toolkit

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Getting Started

If you’re considering setting up a new youth theatre group, then this is the toolkit for you!

Our Partners

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