Edinburgh Academy – EA Drama 3G

The Edinburgh Academy are based in Edinburgh. They have 3 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we have taken part in the project for the past two years and we totally love the fresh ideas and opportunity to work with new scripts. 

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of And The Name for That Is…?. 

The Edinburgh Academy is an independent school which was opened in 1824. We are a co- educational school for 2 to 18 year olds. Housed on two colourful characterful sites near the centre of Scotland’s capital.

Borealis Youth Theatre – Nairn Youth Theatre

 

 

Borealis Theatre Arts – Nairn Youth Theatre are based in Nairn. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because this is a great opportunity for a relatively new group.  The group mainly create their own plays, so working on this project introduces new skills to them and they are very excited at the thought of performing at their regional theatre, Eden Court!

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Are You A Robot?. More about Nairn Youth Theatre started in the summer of 2021, as a result of a Youth Arts Fund residency with Fèis Rois, aiming to connect with young people across the region who were most impacted by Lockdown. The group has since gone from strength to strength, with weekly drama classes, theatre performances and devising work as part of local festivals. We have a fantastic group of young people, who are always inspiring!

Edinburgh Acting School – EAS Youth P5-7

Edinburgh Acting School are based in Musselburgh. They have 3 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because the opportunity to discover new work that is specifically written for and by the youth is today is really special. We want to work with new material and feel part of a wider community as we explore the text and also see how other groups interpret it also. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Are You A Robot? 

We are an Edinburgh based acting school that was established in 1982, this is out 41st year operating. Our Kids Youth programme has been going from strength to strength since we relaunched that aspect of the school 2 years ago. We have 40 students from P5-S6 who attend weekly classes to improve their skills. Each term we focus on something different and this Jan-June term we are looking at stage skills and looking to explore text, new work and put on a public performance.

Drama Llama Youth Theatre – Troon 5-7s

 

Drama Llama Youth Theatre are based in Ayr. They have 4 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we want to give our young people the opportunity to work on a bigger project that will pull all the elements of  performance and production together. We’ve become aware that the pandemic has impacted the mental health of the young people we work with, and that many are reflecting the stress they see in their parents around the financial crisis and world events. 

We think that the opportunity to explore and resolve the dichotomy between the perfect and the imperfect will help them find a place of equilibrium and develop resilience and optimism.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Are You A Robot?. 

More about Drama Llama Youth Theatre is based in Ayrshire. We work with young people aged 3-18 delivering drama and theatre workshops within both communities and schools. We currently have around 100 young people attending our weekly community classes. We aim to give young people the opportunity to explore their creativity and expression, make friends and build confidence.

Drama Llama Youth Theatre – Maybole 5-7s

 

Drama Llama Youth Theatre are based in Ayr. They have 4 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we want to give our young people the opportunity to work on a bigger project that will pull all the elements of  performance and production together. We’ve become aware that the pandemic has impacted the mental health of the young people we work with, and that many are reflecting the stress they see in their parents around the financial crisis and world events. 

We think that the opportunity to explore and resolve the dichotomy between the perfect and the imperfect will help them find a place of equilibrium and develop resilience and optimism.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Are You A Robot?. 

More about Drama Llama Youth Theatre is based in Ayrshire. We work with young people aged 3-18 delivering drama and theatre workshops within both communities and schools. We currently have around 100 young people attending our weekly community classes. We aim to give young people the opportunity to explore their creativity and expression, make friends and build confidence.

Drama Llama Youth Theatre – West Kilbride 5-7s

 

Drama Llama Youth Theatre are based in Ayr. They have 4 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we want to give our young people the opportunity to work on a bigger project that will pull all the elements of  performance and production together. We’ve become aware that the pandemic has impacted the mental health of the young people we work with, and that many are reflecting the stress they see in their parents around the financial crisis and world events. 

We think that the opportunity to explore and resolve the dichotomy between the perfect and the imperfect will help them find a place of equilibrium and develop resilience and optimism.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Are You A Robot?. 

More about Drama Llama Youth Theatre is based in Ayrshire. We work with young people aged 3-18 delivering drama and theatre workshops within both communities and schools. We currently have around 100 young people attending our weekly community classes. We aim to give young people the opportunity to explore their creativity and expression, make friends and build confidence.

Belgrade Theatre – Youth Acting Classes

Belgrade Theatre are based in Coventry. They have 2 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we want to explore plays that are being written in and about the world around us, right now. They will be working towards creating a Recorded extracts of Are You A Robot?

We run lots of groups for young people at the theatre and out in the community. We are passionate about giving young people a platform to tell important stories. We aim to make our sessions accessible and inclusive.

What Happens Now?

 

What Happens Now? are based in Glasgow. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we’ve been running classes outdoors since Covid times. It’s been really exciting for us and it felt like a big new adventure to ‘think outside the box’ at a time when we were all quite lost. The coming together to play, to create, to explore was more than enough.

We’ve been thinking of a way to shake up our older class. It’s time to challenge them in a new and exciting way. We are ready for a new adventure. This could be the perfect opportunity for us, what an exciting project to be a part of!. They will be working towards creating a Outdoor work of Are You A Robot?. More about What Happens Now? is a social enterprise based in Glasgow. We aim to encourage children and young people to ask questions and learn about themselves and the world around them through drama, stories and play. We run outdoor weekly term time classes for kids ages 3-12.

Theatre Royal Dumfries – Guild of Players Youth Theatre Juniors

Theatre Royal Dumfries are based in Shakespeare Street, Dumfries. They have 3 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because The Guild of Youth Players have been growing in numbers since the pandemic. After the biggest youth cast in the Guilds pantomime, we have proven the young peoples talent in the community. I’m excited for these kids to get a modern script in their hand, and really put their skills to the test. I’m also excited for a potential young person to take the lead on some of the production team roles. 

Exposing them to more playwrights will help their understanding of the theatre making and show what is capable in this world. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. We are the Youth section of the Guild of Player, the amateur theatre that owns and resides in the oldest working theatre in Scotland, Theatre Royal Dumfries. The Guild of Players Youth Theatre meets every Tuesday to explore theatre making, and put on shows for their community. Our age range is 7 – 18, with kids of all skills and abilities. They’ve done devising, improv and script work with workshops in specialised skills as well. They are passionate about challenging themselves and engaging with their wider area to collaborate and create.

Opera North Children’s Chorus

Opera North are based in Howard Opera Centre, Leeds. They have 1 group taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because the chance for young people to read plays written for them and open their minds to the possible of the stories that can be explored through performance. They will be exploring Are You A Robot?

We support young people to explore their own creativity by gaining practical experience across a broad range of artforms – music, singing, instrumental, drama, direction, design and technical skills.

The Opera North Youth Company is the junior performing wing of Opera North and provides vocal and drama training for young people aged 8-19.

The Company meets weekly during school term time to take part in an exciting programme of performances and projects. It provides training in singing and stagecraft, delivered by a team of vocal and drama specialists.

Rehearsals take place at the Howard Opera Centre in Leeds, putting young people right at the heart of a busy Opera Company. Members are given unparalleled opportunities to attend rehearsals and performances, as well as gain an understanding of the full range of skills that make up an opera behind the scenes.

The Youth Company perform regularly with the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North and are invited to audition for roles in main stage productions.