Mortal Fools Youth Theatre is open to young people aged 7–19 years. We run weekly Youth Theatre groups, split by age, in Ashington and Tyne Valley.
To check out some of the projects our members have worked on, you can visit our YouTube channel or our projects pages - Current and Past.
At Mortal Fools, we focus on supporting children and young people’s creativity, wellbeing, and self-belief, using the medium of drama. We believe youth theatre can be a brilliant a vehicle to help young people to build their confidence and skills, support their mental heath, and to make sense of the world around them.
There are no auditions, no drama experience necessary, and no fees (although donations are welcome!). All we ask for is a willingness to give things a go, passion for performing, and lots of curious creativity.
To check out some of the projects our members have worked on, you can visit our YouTube channel or our projects pages - Current and Past.
At Mortal Fools, we focus on supporting children and young people’s creativity, wellbeing, and self-belief, using the medium of drama. We believe youth theatre can be a brilliant a vehicle to help young people to build their confidence and skills, support their mental heath, and to make sense of the world around them.
There are no auditions, no drama experience necessary, and no fees (although donations are welcome!). All we ask for is a willingness to give things a go, passion for performing, and lots of curious creativity.
We have multiple MFYT groups which run weekly throughout term-time. Groups are allocated based on age:
Stage 2 = Age 7 - 11 yrs (School Years 3 - 6)
Stage 3 = Age 11 - 18 yrs (School Years 7 - 13)
Stage 2 = Age 7 - 11 yrs (School Years 3 - 6)
Stage 3 = Age 11 - 18 yrs (School Years 7 - 13)
Group |
Ashington YMCA Northumberland |
Stage 2 |
Wednesday 16:30 - 18:00 |
Stage 3 |
Wednesday 18:30 - 20:00 |
Group |
Tyne Valley Riding Mill Parish Hall |
Stage 3 |
Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00 |
Ensemble Young Company
Mortal Fools Ensemble Young Company is an additional group for young people who would like to take part in a more intensive programme, with the opportunity to create and tour a full length play and develop their skills across the year.
Ensemble Young Company is open to young people aged 14 - 19 in Ashington and Tyne Valley.
Ensemble Young Company is open to young people aged 14 - 19 in Ashington and Tyne Valley.
Current Members
Current Mortal Fools Youth Theatre Members can sign up to the new term today via our online members portal:
New Members
If you are interested in joining Mortal Fools Youth Theatre, please fill in the form below to register your interest. A member of the team will get in touch to discuss the best group to suit your needs.
There may be occasions where you need to be added to a waiting list before joining, for example if the relevant group is at capacity or if we are mid-project, but we will always try to accommodate new members where possible. If you are added to a waiting list, we will keep in contact to let you know as soon as a space becomes available.
There may be occasions where you need to be added to a waiting list before joining, for example if the relevant group is at capacity or if we are mid-project, but we will always try to accommodate new members where possible. If you are added to a waiting list, we will keep in contact to let you know as soon as a space becomes available.
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.
Our "What's on offer at mortal fools resource" provides an overview of our work and what’s on offer for youth workers, education professionals, community groups, creative practitioners, parents, home educating families, and anyone connected to children and young people. Full of digital resources – things you can watch, experience, have a go at, download and enjoy!
