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National Festival of Youth Theatre

A celebration of the power of youth theatre and the largest gathering of youth theatres in the UK

A young and happy theatre performer
YTAS DramaCon Fri 24 March 2023 Festival Theatre © photographer Andy Catlin www.andycatlin.com 7200

National Convention of Youth Drama​

An inspiring place for everyone who uses drama and theatre in their work with young people

Chrysalis​

Ambitious performances and radical works-in-progress from the best young theatre makers
CLUB Teatru Manoel Youth Theatre Fri 18 November 2016 Chrysalis Traverse Theatre Edinburgh photographer Andy Catlin 6400
Theatre performers cheering

Interchange

Scotland’s biennial training event for those who use drama and theatre in their work with young people

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.

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Dec 12th 2025
— Dec 13th 2025
Strange Town: A Christmas -Michael- Miracle
Scottish Storytelling Centre
When the stressed drama teacher skips the dress run, the kids are left to pull this George Michael-themed Nativity together themselves. Will the play make it on stage if they have faith?
ST Needles
Dec 12th 2025
— Dec 13th 2025
Strange Town: Needles
Scottish Storytelling Centre
It’s Christmas Eve and all the lights are out. Ten kids get out of bed. There’s something calling for them. If only they can make it disappear before Christmas morning…

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
Tue 13 Jan 2026: 4:00PM
Knowledge Exchange: Pathways into the Industry | Edinburgh
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
Thu 22 Jan 2026: 11:00AM
Knowledge Exchange: Pathways into the Industry | Glasgow

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Our members are located throughout Scotland and together they are responsible for the majority of youth theatre activity delivered across the country

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