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.
Are there currently spaces available? No, this group is now full. Please join our waiting list to be contacted when sign-up opens. (Last updated: 11/10/24)
Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street
Rehearsal Dates
Friday 6th September – Friday 13th December (Half Term – Friday 18th October)
Performance Dates:
Friday 13th – Saturday 14th December
Class Times: 3.30-5.30pm (2 hours)
Term Fee: £120 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: | 11-14 |
Dates: | 3.30-5.30pm: Friday 6th September - Friday 13th December (Half Term - Friday 18th October) |
Venue: | Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street |
Prices: | £120 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