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​Youth Theatre

WEEKLY GROUPS OPEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 5-19

Take part in drama games and activities that support you to make friends, have fun, and build your confidence and skills. We create imaginative new stories, through theatre, film and audio – all working towards an exciting end of project performance! All our sessions are FREE, inclusive, and welcoming to all. 
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No experience necessary, and no fees (although donations are welcome!). All we ask for is a willingness to give things a go and a passion for creativity.

In September we started a new Stage 1 Youth Theatre group and we are starting our new 'Creative Sparks'​ mixed arts group in January!

To find out more and sign up for our groups, scroll down. 

TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Our groups run weekly during term-time. 
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📍Location: All groups are at Ashington Family Hub (​NE63 9EF)
Group Name
Ages​
📅⌚Day and Time 
Stage 1 Youth Theatre
5 - 7 yrs
​(School Years 1 - 2)
Monday 16:00 - 17:00
Stage 2 Youth Theatre
Age 7 - 11 yrs
​(School Years 3 - 6)
Monday 17:15- 18:45 
Stage 3 Youth Theatre
Age 11 - 18 yrs
​(School Years 7 - 13)
​Monday 17:00 - 18:45

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New Members

Please contact us if you have questions or need support completing this form: 
 
📧Email us at [email protected]  
​📞Call us at 0191 580 1250 
 
We will be happy to hear from you! ​​​

Current Members

Current Mortal Fools Youth Theatre Members can sign up to the new term today via our online members portal:
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Creative Sparks Group - starting January 2026

​Our new Creative Sparks mixed arts group for ages 11+ is coming to Ashington in January 2026.

Join us to explore a wide range of creative activities, including visual art, filmmaking, animation, writing, music making and more! Learn new skills with professional theatre makers and artists, meet new friends, and build your confidence. There will be lots of opportunities to make creative works together and showcase them at our events.
Click here to find out more about Creative Sparks
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Ensemble Young Company

Additionally our Ensemble Young Company group meets throughout the year. This is a more intensive programme for young people aged 14- 19 to create and tour a full length play, developing their skills across the year.

Please note: this group is currently closed to new members and recruits every summertime.
Click here to find out more about Ensemble Young Company

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A NEW MEMBER

We've created the "What to expect as a new member" guide to help you get a feel of what to expect from your first Mortal Fools Youth Theatre session. 
Click here for OUR "WHAT TO EXPECT AS A NEW MEMBER" GUIDE

PREVIOUS YOUTH THEATRE PROJECTS

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Watch This Space

Change is everywhere; it’s scary, fun, unexpected, exciting, overwhelming, hopeful and so much more.  But for young people, change often happens TO them – adults make the decisions, and they have to deal with the dizzying consequences. 

Join Mortal Fools Youth Theatre as they ride the waves of change in their lives, holding tight to the things they love, making their own decisions and discovering who they are. They might not know what the future will hold, but they’re ready for it!
Click here to find out more about Watch This Space
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Sounding Board Digital!

We passed the mic to our youth theatre members to show what really matters to them, as they use music to express their true selves and share what makes them feel happy and heard.  

​Check out the full collection of short films and music videos, filled with bold, thought-provoking lyrics, catchy tunes, and creative soundscapes!
Click here for the Sounding Board films and resource pack
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The Bigger Picture

​The voices of 75 young people from Northumberland and the North East come together in a collection of short films, created by Mortal Fools Youth Theatre with Fly Girl Films and Mortal Fools’ associate artists.
Click here to watch The Bigger Picture

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  • ABOUT US
    • Our Values
    • Our Team
    • Our Board
    • Our Impact
  • OUR WORK
    • Youth Theatre & Arts Groups >
      • MFYT Weekly Groups
      • Stage One Youth Theatre
      • Ensemble Young Company
      • NEW Creative Sparks group
    • WITH SCHOOLS >
      • Melva Mental Health Programme
    • CONNECT BUSINESS TRAINING
    • EMPLOYABILITY >
      • Free Employability Resources
      • CONNECT: Future Ready
      • Young CONNECT
      • CONNECT: Creative Futures
    • SECTOR LEADERSHIP >
      • Youth Theatre Together and Practitioner Resources
  • SUPPORT US
  • PROJECTS
    • Current Projects >
      • MFYT: INFLUENCE
      • Ensemble Young Company 2025-2026
    • PAST PROJECTS >
      • Hirst Fest
      • Ensemble Young Company Presents
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Young people's groups >
      • Join Youth Theatre
      • NEW Creative Sparks group
      • New Stage One Youth Theatre
    • Community activities >
      • Hirst Festival
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