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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.

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland

Sat 26 Oct 2024: 10:15AM

Regional Hub: North Lanarkshire

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.

Latest news

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

BUZZ Network, Case Studies, Inspiration, Youth Theatre Sector, YTAS

September 12, 2024

Evaluating the hive mind: the impact and outcomes of the BUZZ Network project

The BUZZ Network project took place from 2019-2024, and was a transformative initiative aimed at overcoming significant challenges in the European youth theatre sector and enhancing professional training and networking opportunities across borders.

Events, Inspiration, Wider Theatre Sector

July 31, 2024

It’s the YTAS Pick of the Fringe… 2024 edition!

We asked the hive mind that is Team YTAS to interrupt their regular programming and choose their Pick of the Fringe 2024.

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.

Oct 18th 2024

— Nov 9th 2024

Lyra: ‘That Feeling When’

Lyra Artspace (Edinburgh)

Lyra Young Company’s show ‘That Feeling When’ is coming to Edinburgh and Glasgow on their first ever tour.

Oct 18th 2024

— Oct 26th 2024

D.R.E.a.M.Inc

Kelso | Duns | Jedburgh | Selkirk

Borders Youth Theatre present their latest production ‘D.R.E.a.M.Inc’

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Resources

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

Video

Creating Opportunities for Youth Leadership

Glasgow’s Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre has long had a reputation for creating brilliant formal and informal leadership opportunities for young people. But we’ll let them tell you!

Advice for a Green Recovery

A report prepared by the Just Transition Commission, providing advice to the Scottish Government on ensuring a just green recovery, carrying forward the climate benefits that were witnessed during COVID-19 lockdown.

Our Partners

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