Mortal Fools Youth Theatre is open to young people aged 5–19 years. We run weekly Youth Theatre groups, split by age in Ashington.
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.
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 1 = 5 - 7 yrs (School Years 1 - 2)
Stage 2 = Age 7 - 11 yrs (School Years 3 - 6)
Stage 3 = Age 11 - 18 yrs (School Years 7 - 13)
Stage 1 = 5 - 7 yrs (School Years 1 - 2)
Stage 2 = Age 7 - 11 yrs (School Years 3 - 6)
Stage 3 = Age 11 - 18 yrs (School Years 7 - 13)
Group |
Ashington Family Hub |
Stage 1 |
Monday 16:00 - 17:00 |
Stage 2 |
Monday 17:15- 18:45 |
Stage 3 |
Monday 17:00 - 18:45 |
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.
NEW STAGE 1 GROUP
We are launching a brand-new Youth Theatre group for children aged 5-7 years in Ashington this September!
Over the last two years, we’ve had LOADS of requests from our Mortal Fools Ashington community, to start a group for children under 7 and we’ve decided to make it happen! We’ve been chatting to parents, carers, teachers and children themselves, about the types of things they’d like this group to offer and how it might support members through creativity!
The first session is on 15th September and sessions will be on Mondays 16:00 - 17:00 at Ashington Family Hub during term time.
Over the last two years, we’ve had LOADS of requests from our Mortal Fools Ashington community, to start a group for children under 7 and we’ve decided to make it happen! We’ve been chatting to parents, carers, teachers and children themselves, about the types of things they’d like this group to offer and how it might support members through creativity!
The first session is on 15th September and sessions will be on Mondays 16:00 - 17:00 at Ashington Family Hub during term time.
CREATIVE ARTS GROUP - COMING SOON
We will be starting a casual new mixed arts group for ages 11 - 18 in January 2026. Sessions will be on Thursdays 17:30 to 19:00
To express your interest in this group fill in the New Members form at the bottom of this page!
To express your interest in this group fill in the New Members form at the bottom of this page!
NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS
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.
YOUTH THEATRE PROJECTS AND CONTENT
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Watch This SpaceChange 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! |
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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! |
