Young Company: Actors, Writers & Directors – 18-25s
Interested in developing your skills as a performer, writer or director? Already have some experience in theatre and would like to continue learning?
If you’re 18-25, have some theatre experience already and would be interested in developing new material alongside other young actors, writers and directors, then come and join us.
Are there currently spaces available? Not at the moment, email steve@strangetown.org.uk to be added to the waiting list
Location: Broughton St Mary’s Church
Dates: Wednesdays
Class Times: 7-9pm (2 hours)
Fee: varies per term
Free and discounted places are available. Please visit our Access Fund – Bursaries page for more information.
Details
Staff Members
Steve Small
Creative Director
Steve has worked with young people in theatre for 25 years. He was Associate Director for Scottish Youth Theatre, Head of Education at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh where he created the Education Department and founded the award winning Lyceum Youth Theatre and was Associate Director, Education & Community, at Dundee Rep. Since founding Strange Town he has directed numerous plays including Teach Me which was shortlisted for the Scottish Arts Club Edinburgh Guide Scottish Theatre Award in 2012. Other work includes; The National Theatre of Scotland, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University College, Moray House, BBC Scotland, Aberdeen Council and he has led workshops in Norway and Japan.
Debi Pirie
Assistant Director: 18-25s Young Company
Debi is a queer, disabled identifying actor, director and theatre-maker from rural Aberdeenshire with a keen interest in imaginative new writing. Based in Leith, they are one half of arts collective Theatre Fakers – a space seeking to address imposter syndrome within the industry. In 2021 Debi gained 5 star reviews and a sold out venue for their MFA Directorial showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As well as theatre, Debi has a love of art, illustration, comedy and Scots folk music.
