Young Storyhouse are based in Chester. They have 6 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Young Storyhouse run a variety of programmes including schools partnerships, youth theatre and holiday activities. We think these programmes in particular would benefit from Positive Stories for Negative Times.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of the scripts. Young Storyhouse is a part of Storyhouse in Chester. Storyhouse is a cultural hub consisting of two theatres, a cinema and library all under the same roof.

Backstage Youth Theatre are based in Farneyhoogan, Longford, Ireland. They have 1 group taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because they are always looking for new opportunities for their members to be actively involved all aspects of theatre productions – this project looks like a great chance for all to get involved in whichever area appeals to them.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. Backstage Youth Theatre are a Youth Theatre in the midlands of rural Ireland with a membership of around 40, with about 25 active members – the rest being social members.
They run a pantomime production for January and a project over the Summer, with ad hoc productions the rest of the time.
Their members are aged 13 year up to 18 when they tend to leave for college but may remain on as Young Leaders and crew..

Performance classes 101 are based in Northampton. They have 1 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because We are excited to take part as we feel this would be wonderful opportunity to put into action what we have been learning- an opportunity to explore a brand new text and build characters and challenge our students.. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fifth Period. We offer individual and group lessons in. acting, performance, drama and lamda examinations.
We like to explore texts, improvisation and challenge our student to be brave and take risks.
Our main aim is to help build confidence within the child so they can take on the world..

Nairn Academy are based in Nairn Academy, Duncan Drive, Nairn. They have 5 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Drama has just been added to the curriculum again in the school for S1 and S2. The year groups enjoy performing on stage and have been looking at scripted work over the last term. This would be an excellent opportunity for the pupils to have a look at putting together a full show. They will be working towards creating a Photography of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about Based in a small town in the Highlands.

Nairn Academy are based in Nairn Academy, Duncan Drive, Nairn. They have 5 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Drama has just been added to the curriculum again in the school for S1 and S2. The year groups enjoy performing on stage and have been looking at scripted work over the last term. This would be an excellent opportunity for the pupils to have a look at putting together a full show. They will be working towards creating a Photography of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about Based in a small town in the Highlands.

Nairn Academy are based in Nairn Academy, Duncan Drive, Nairn. They have 5 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Drama has just been added to the curriculum again in the school for S1 and S2. The year groups enjoy performing on stage and have been looking at scripted work over the last term. This would be an excellent opportunity for the pupils to have a look at putting together a full show. They will be working towards creating a Photography of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about Based in a small town in the Highlands.

Nairn Academy are based in Nairn Academy, Duncan Drive, Nairn. They have 5 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Drama has just been added to the curriculum again in the school for S1 and S2. The year groups enjoy performing on stage and have been looking at scripted work over the last term. This would be an excellent opportunity for the pupils to have a look at putting together a full show. They will be working towards creating a Photography of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about Based in a small town in the Highlands.

Nairn Academy are based in Nairn Academy, Duncan Drive, Nairn. They have 5 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because Drama has just been added to the curriculum again in the school for S1 and S2. The year groups enjoy performing on stage and have been looking at scripted work over the last term. This would be an excellent opportunity for the pupils to have a look at putting together a full show. They will be working towards creating a Photography of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about Based in a small town in the Highlands.

Samuel Laycock School are based in Ashton-under-Lyne. They have 5 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we used the Raven last year in Year 9 drama but were too late to submit the film clips due to a technical issue so are looking forward to joining in properly (and virtually hopefully) this year. 

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of The Day the Stampers United. 

We are an SEN secondary school.

All students have an EHCP for Moderate Learning Difficulty and/or ASC.

We have a specialist ASC base in school. One class will come from our ASC Base.

Inveralmond Community High School are based Livingston. They have 2 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because the chance to channel who they are, their creative flair and their understanding of the world through which every artistic expression the process leads them is exactly why our young people have volunteered for this exciting project. 

Our young people have been committed to our subject throughout recent challenging times, they are persevered through a variety of restrictions and rules to snatch what ever Drama experience they could get, and now its time to celebrate how far they have come through this opportunity. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. 

Inveralmond Community High School is a comprehensive non-denominational school situated in the Ladywell area of Livingston.

Inveralmond Community High School are based Livingston. They have 2 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because the chance to channel who they are, their creative flair and their understanding of the world through which every artistic expression the process leads them is exactly why our young people have volunteered for this exciting project. 

Our young people have been committed to our subject throughout recent challenging times, they are persevered through a variety of restrictions and rules to snatch what ever Drama experience they could get, and now its time to celebrate how far they have come through this opportunity. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. 

Inveralmond Community High School is a comprehensive non-denominational school situated in the Ladywell area of Livingston.

Firrhill High School are based in Edinburgh. They have 3 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to take part in Positive Stories for Negative Times to build up our experience of performing after lockdown and get a chance to work with scripts from playwrights we admire. They will be working towards creating a Recorded extracts of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period.

Firrhill High School are based in Edinburgh. They have 3 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to take part in Positive Stories for Negative Times to build up our experience of performing after lockdown and get a chance to work with scripts from playwrights we admire. They will be working towards creating a Recorded extracts of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period.

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are based in 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because The tutors are really passionate about the script. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. More about This will be used for our Acting & Performance Secondary 1-6.

Gaiety YouthTheatre are based in Carrick street Ayr. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and the group are excited to take part to perform great plays on a big stage. They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. The Youth Theatre are a relatively new group and enjoy working together.

An Lanntair are based in Kenneth Street, Stornoway. They have 1 group taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to hone our performance and stagecraft skills and bring to life some work that was written by a talented playwright. We read the excerpt and were excited to share our thoughts and ideas of how we could develop a performance further.

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period.

An Lanntair is an arts venue in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis that brings a range of arts events to audiences including live theatre & music, art, events, film, and entertainment. The group I am signing up is an after-school drama session for secondary school pupils.

Highland Youth Theatre are based in Forres, Moray. They have 2 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we have a large Senior Youth Theatre group who are ready for their next challenge. I think this could be it!

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. 

Highland Youth Theatre (HYT) based in the North East of Scotland, works extensively with children and young people aged 3-18years. Through drama, theatre and creative practices we aim to develop confidence and self esteem, build resilience and nurture talent all whilst providing a space for children and young people to feel safe, included and creatively thrive.

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.

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.

Somerset Youth Theatre CIC are based in Taunton. They have 2 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be able to devise original work, alongside a professional script by skilled writers for young people. Our SYT Companies will lead the production process and have opportunities to extend their work by commissioning Artists from different mediums. They will be working towards creating a site-specific performance of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. 

Somerset Youth Theatre CIC provides safe spaces for young people to create, explore and find their voice through Theatre and the Arts.  We do this because young people’s voices matter. We believe ALL young people are Artists and should have access to high quality Arts experiences. We put young people at the heART of the making, facilitated by professional Theatre makers and companies across the county.

Somerset Youth Theatre CIC are based in Taunton. They have 2 groups taking part in Season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be able to devise original work, alongside a professional script by skilled writers for young people. Our SYT Companies will lead the production process and have opportunities to extend their work by commissioning Artists from different mediums. They will be working towards creating a site-specific performance of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. 

Somerset Youth Theatre CIC provides safe spaces for young people to create, explore and find their voice through Theatre and the Arts.  We do this because young people’s voices matter. We believe ALL young people are Artists and should have access to high quality Arts experiences. We put young people at the heART of the making, facilitated by professional Theatre makers and companies across the county.

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.

Eden Court Highlands are based in Inverness. They have 2 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because we are big youth theatre fans at Eden Court, and we are 100% buzzing to be hosting a youth theatre festival again in 2023. Our building being bustling full of young people is something that makes us really happy – bring on July! 

They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of Ms Campbell’s Class Fourth Period. We’re proud to be Scotland’s largest combined arts organisation. We present and make work with, by and for the people of the Highlands and Islands and those who visit us. Our Engagement Team run creative arts projects, programmes and happenings in our building and across the Highlands for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

ZigZag Theatre are based in Bundall. They have 5 groups taking part in season 3 of Positive Stories for Negative Times and are excited to be involved because We took part last year and had so much fun.  They will be working towards creating a Full stage production of The Day the Stampers United. More about ZigZag Theatre are a youth theatre company based on the Gold Coast, Australia. We facilitate weekly drama and musical theatre classes for ages 3 up to 18.