Youth theatre, creative learning, and teaching professionals from across Scotland came together on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April for Interchange 2025: a practical, two-day skills development event designed to inspire anybody who uses drama and theatre in their work with young people.
We took over the Lanternhouse at Cumbernauld Theatre with a programme of dynamic, interactive workshops led by inspiring theatre professionals Wonder Fools, Ned Glasier, and Nadia Iftkhar. We also had plenty of opportunities for networking, discussion, and debate.
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland gratefully acknowledges investment from Creative Scotland and the Gannochy Trust, and partnership support from Cumbernauld Theatre Trust.
BSL Event Information
Please see the video below for Interchange 2025 event information in BSL. If you have any enquiries regarding individual access needs, please get in touch and we’ll work with you to make your day easier.
Who was it for?
Interchange is open to anyone over the age of 18 who uses aspects of drama and theatre in their work with young people. This skills development event welcomes…
- Freelance and volunteer youth theatre facilitators and directors;
- Artists who work in participatory settings;
- Creative learning managers;
- Primary and secondary school drama teachers and student teachers;
- Youth workers and CLD professionals who use creativity to engage young people, including health and social care practitioners;
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the performing arts, education, or community development.
YTAS Membership
YTAS’s membership is made up of independent youth theatres, arts organisations with their own youth theatre provision, drama teachers, volunteer-run charities, freelance practitioners of youth theatre arts, and many more. If you’re interested in joining a national network of like-minded people, be sure to read more on our membership page.
Commitment to Safe Spaces
YTAS strives to create and hold events and spaces where everyone feels welcome and the safety of others is valued. This commitment applies to all our online and in-person services, activities, and communication channels.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour which creates feelings of unease, discomfort, offence, embarrassment, humiliation, or intimidation, whether intentional or not. This includes but is not limited to; transphobia, homo or biphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, or class discrimination.
For more information about YTAS’ commitments to safety and best practice, read our full statement here.
