Connections is the National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival, celebrating the creativity and talent of young people across the UK. Now in its 31st year, the programme has a proud history of empowering the next generation of theatre-makers.

Beacon Arts Centre is one of 33 UK partners and is showcasing the following shows in March 2026:

Sycamore Gap – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Britney’s Lock – Guild of Players Youth Theatre Royal Dumfries

Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth – Greenock Players Youth

Fishville – Knightswood Secondary School

Ride or Die – Inverclyde Youth Theatre (Kayos)