Southwark Playhouse is all about telling stories and inspiring the next generation of storytellers and theatre makers. It aims to facilitate the work of new and emerging theatre practitioners from early in their creative lives to the start of their professional careers.

Through our Young Company (YoCo), a free youth-led theatre company for local people between the ages of 8-18, we aim to introduce young people to the many and varied disciplines of running a semi-professional theatre company. YoCo provides a training ground to build confidence and inspire young people towards a career in the arts.

“Southwark Playhouse welcomed me without having to audition like many other youth theatres do. As someone who was very shy it gave me the opportunity to grow. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have gone to drama school; it gave me confidence to pursue my dream”.

If you’re aged 8 – 18 and live in South London, then our Young Company might be for you!

Learn new skills, make new friends and have the chance to perform at one of London’s top Off-West End theatres.

There are no auditions or fees to take part – just complete the application form below, and we’ll be in touch. 

Young Company – Application Form

Days and Times:

8 – 10 Young Company: Tuesday, 4.00 – 5.30pm

11 – 13 Young Company: Saturday, 10.30am – 12.00pm

14 – 18 Young Company: Saturday, 12.30 – 2.30pm