From large national events to small gatherings and working groups, there’s always something happening at YTAS and across the youth arts sector. We run a range of projects to help introduce youth into ...

The National Festival of Youth Theatre has always aimed to be an inclusive event, bringing together a wide range of youth theatre groups, participants and leaders to celebrate their shared passion. In ...

Discover KMZ’s unique approach to theatre-making through the use of raw materials as a starting point to explore big issues. In this hands-on session, participants will experiment with KMZ’s methods ...

Step into the World of Inflatable Puppetry! Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop for 16+ as you explore the innovative art of inflatable puppets that can be worn, manipulated and brought ...

Spring Term: W/C 12 January – 28 March 2026 (No sessions W/C 16 February 2026 due to mid term break) They believe that costs should not be barrier to accessing the arts. If you’d like to enquire about ...

Join the YTAS team to learn about the National Festival of Youth Theatre 2026 and how you can prepare to bring your group. Are you ready to bring your group to the National Festival of Youth Theatre ( ...

We love data at YTAS. It helps us to inform our own practice, support our networks, and of course report to our funders. We also know from our Sector Review that not all youth theatres and small arts ...

Together we can ensure a strong future for theatre and the performing arts in Scotland for the next generation and beyond Get the latest news and updates from YTAS. You might need to switch off pop-up ...

Step into the world of theatre and discover the magic of transformation at Up Stage, a hands-on workshop where no-longer-used costume pieces find new life through your creativity. You’ll be invited to ...

Stellar Quines and the Federation of Scottish Theatre have put together some brilliant resources to support their campaign to raise awareness about, and to end, sexual harassment in the performing ...

Young Artists is a dynamic and inspiring theatre group focused on performance. Participants develop acting technique, stage presence and ensemble skills through original and scripted works, all while ...