Raise a #Dram4Sam and support the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026

Our long-term supporters Heughan’s Heughligans have kicked off their annual fundraising drive for YTAS in style, as they mark the 46th birthday of our Patron, Outlander star Sam Heughan. This is now the 13th annual #Dram4Sam arranged by our friends the Heughligans. This year, all of the ‘drams’ raised will go towards supporting the delivery of the National Festival of Youth Theatre in July.

We need to talk

We’ve noticed something on the increase recently. At first it was just mildly annoying, but as time has gone on, it is affecting our ability to do what we do, so we feel we need to say something.

Grants for Youth Theatre recipients announced

After a great response to the first round of our Grants for Youth Theatre funding scheme, we’re delighted to distribute just over £23,000 in investment to our successful applicants.

Grants for Youth Theatre

Remember when we told you about an upcoming grants scheme? Well, we’re excited to now be able to tell you more about our scheme, which we’ve named Grants for Youth Theatre.

Micro Grants recipients announced

After a great response to our COVID-19 Adaptations Micro Grants, we’re delighted that we’re now in the process of distributing just over £9,000 to our successful applicants.

First round of CPD Funding recipients announced

We’re delighted to announce the successful applicants to our Continued Professional Development Fund, a brand-new fund allowing youth theatre leaders, staff and volunteers to access training benefitting their practice.