Theatre, drama, and arts activities for young people aged 5-19 in Northumberland, the North East of England, and beyond.
Our work at Mortal Fools is about people – we enable young people through drama and creative projects to grow and evolve into a version of themselves that they want to be. Our work is an early intervention that provides a safe space to be themselves, and work towards good mental health. We believe engaging in creativity is a tremendous vehicle for helping young people to build their confidence and skills.
NEW MEMBERS
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, audio and visual arts – all working towards an exciting end of project event! All our sessions are FREE, inclusive, and welcoming to all.
OUR GROUPS
Weekly Youth Theatre Groups
Weekly youth theatre groups for young people aged 5-19. These groups are open to anybody. There is no previous theatre or drama experience required. |
Ensemble Young Company
Our touring theatre project for young people aged 13-19. Participants work with professional artists to devise, rehearse, perform and tour your own, original, full-scale theatre production. |
Creative Sparks Mixed Arts Group
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! |
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
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Watch This Space - Spring/Summer 2025Change 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 - created in summer 2024We passed the mic to our youth theatre members to show what really matters to them - using 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! |
MEMBER TESTIMONIALS
Mortal Fools Youth Theatre has become such an important part of my daughter’s life. She has been struggling for a while with anxiety and feeling like she didn’t fit in. At youth theatre, the support she has received - the freedom to express herself and use her creative side - has helped her to overcome a number of life challenges and feel safe to be whoever she wants to be. The opportunities Mortal Fools enable children to experience are fantastic and open up a new world of possibility.
-Mortal Fools Youth Theatre Parent
Being involved has done wonders for their confidence and they bubble with enthusiasm. They’ve made new friends, and through the workshops gained a better understanding of their identity and other people. One of the best things they’ve shared is that the Mortal Fools’ staff team treat them like people and not just teenagers.
-Mortal Fools Youth Theatre Parent
