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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.

Traverse Class Act 2023
Mar 11th 2026
— Mar 12th 2026
Traverse Theatre: Class Act Glasgow Showcase 2026
Citizens Theatre
This year’s scripts have been created by young people from Glasgow high schools and brought to life by a team of professional theatre-makers
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Amélie
Mar 17th 2026
— Mar 20th 2026
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Amélie
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
A celebration of eccentricities, small pleasures and the possibility around every corner.

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 21 Mar 2026: 9:00AM
National Convention of Youth Drama 2026
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland
Wed 13 May 2026: 12:00PM
Knowledge Exchange: Youth Consultation and Boards | Online

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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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