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JOIN mORTAL FOOLS YOUTH THEATRE

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. 
Click here for our Projects Page
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.

Scroll down for more information and our registration form.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS

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)
Group
Ashington
Ashington Family Hub
Stage 2
Monday 16:30 - 18:00
Stage 3
Monday 17:15- 18:45
Group
Tyne Valley
Riding Mill Parish Hall
​Stage 3
​​Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00
We also run a weekly after school youth theatre group at Highfield Middle School. This group is only open to current Highfield Middle School students and spaces are allocated by the school. Please get in touch with Miss Henderson if you would like more information.

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. ​
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

NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS

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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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.

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS

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​​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! ​

Click here to download our 'What’s On Offer At Mortal Fools' Resource

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  • ABOUT US
    • Our Values
    • Our Team
    • Our Board
    • Our Impact
  • OUR WORK
    • YOUTH THEATRE >
      • MFYT Weekly Groups
      • Ensemble Young Company
    • WITH SCHOOLS
    • CONNECT TRAINING
    • EMPLOYABILITY >
      • connect: future ready
      • Free employability resources
      • Young Connect
      • Connect: Creative Futures
    • SECTOR LEADERSHIP >
      • Youth Theatre Practitioner ​Support & Resources
      • Artist Development
      • Activism and Inclusion
      • Climate Action
  • SUPPORT US
  • PROJECTS
    • Current Projects >
      • Watch This Space
      • Mortal Fools X Newcastle Carers
      • Mortal Fools X Youth Music
      • Brainstorm 2025
      • Hirst Together Works
    • PAST PROJECTS >
      • connect: future ready
      • Light Up
      • Sounding Board
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Join Mortal Fools Youth Theatre
    • Ensemble Young Company Taster Sessions
    • BOOK CONNECT TRAINING
    • EXPERIENCE OUR WORK
    • Work With Us >
      • Mortal Fools - The Employer
      • Recruiting - Trustees
    • CONTACT US >
      • Mailing List
  • MEDIA
    • News
    • Blog