Theatre (Performance)
11-14s: Fridays
The Friday 11-14s is one of our two performance groups for members at the end of primary school and the beginning of secondary school. The group performs newly-written scripts by some of the best up-and-coming playwrights in Scotland as full performances and showcases curated by our own members.
Are there spaces available?
Sign-up for September – December 2025 is now open. Please contact James at james@strangetown.org.uk
Have you thought about our Friday 8-12s Theatre Skills group or our Friday 11-18s Film Skills groups?
Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street
Rehearsal Dates
Friday 5th September – 12th December 2025 (Half Term – Friday 17th October)
Performance Dates:
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th December, Scottish Storytelling Centre
Class Times: 3.30-5.30pm (2 hours)
Term Fee: £150 per term
Free and discounted places are available. Please visit our Access Fund – Bursaries page for more information.
For more information, please contact james@strangetown.org.uk
Photos below by Tom Duffin, Andy Catlin and Charlie Park-Long.
Details
| Age group: | 11-14s |
| Dates: | 3.30-5.30pm: Friday 5th September - 12th December 2025 (Half Term - Friday 17th October) |
| Venue: | Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street |
| Prices: | £150 for the term NB bursaries giving discounts and free places are available. |
| What to Bring: | Loose, comfortable clothes and a bottle of water |
Staff Members
Amy Wilson
Director: Friday 11-14s Performance
Amy is a theatre maker, performer and youth arts facilitator from West Lothian. She graduated with BA(hons) Dance and Drama from Kingston University and Edinburgh College in 2020, during which she completed a placement with Strange Town.
Amy is passionate about working with children and young people and has worked extensively in the youth and participatory theatre sector for the past 9 years.
Amy enjoys using theatre and drama to play, explore, and learn more about the world in which we live and allowing a fun, creative safe space for young people to discover themselves and their voice.
Ellie Duncan
Assistant Director: Friday 11-14s Performance
Ellie is a Scottish theatre-maker, facilitator and performer, who graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) in Drama and Dance with Kingston University and Edinburgh College in 2023.
Ellie has been involved in the industry from a very young age and has experience and training in both Film and Stage. Ellie is fascinated about moments of history and implementing that into her work. In 2023, she wrote and co-directed her own show ‘The Fool’ which was set in the regency era and performed in The Voodoo Rooms.
Ellie enjoys exploring theatre through improvisation and play and strives to create work that activates the voice of young people, whilst having a lot of fun in the process.
What People Say
"I wanted my daughter to have an opportunity to gain confidence and increase skills. She is enjoying coming to drama and looks forward to it each week."
Parent of Youth Theatre member"The highlight of my week!"
Youth Theatre member