SDC Youth Theatre
Musicals, Plays and Theatre Workshops
For young people aged 14 to 25. Would you like to perform on-stage, making new friends, learning stage-craft and generally having a great time; then come and join us!
The Summer Musical
Rehearse throughout the summer and perform in a full-scale musical in late August.
The Christmas Pantomime
A fabulous festive experience for dancers, actors and singers.
The Spring Play
A non-musical play usually produced in March each year, giving acting opportunities to members who prefer not to sing and dance.
Main-house adult productions
Occasional opportunities to rehearse and perform alongside our adult group.
Theatre Workshops
Performance-based workshops, sometimes with professional actors, always with experienced workshop facilitators.
Backstage Roles
If you’re over 18, you can get involved in lighting, sound, stage-management and other backstage opportunities.
Learn More About SDC Youth Theatre
Youth Theatre future shows and workshops
Our next production will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. From the iconic “Truly Scrumptious” to the whimsical “Me Ol’ Bamboo,” this show is packed with memorable moments that will delight audiences and cast of all ages. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the film or discovering the story for the first time, SDC Youth Theatre’s rendition of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang promises an unforgettable experience, and hits the stage between 19-23 August 2025.
As well as stage productions, we also run regular performance-based workshops, sometimes with professional actors, always with experienced workshop facilitators.
Youth Theatre and The Pantomime
The SDC pantomime provides an opportunity for Youth Theatre members to work alongside experienced musicians, directors and choreographers.
This year’s panto – Jack and the Beanstalk – will be cast during September so there will be opportunities for you to be part of this production. Please contact us for more information and how to apply.
Youth Theatre Spring Productions
Each spring we usually do a non-musical play to give acting opportunities to members who prefer not to sing and dance. Previous shows have included, Blood Brothers, Skellig, Frankenstein,The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and most recently DNA and It Snows.
Youth Theatre Safeguarding
We take the safeguarding of our members very seriously. Each rehearsal/ performance/workshop is attended by a chaperone, we have an experienced safeguarding officer to ensure all safeguarding procedures are in place, and our safeguarding policy is available on request.
Youth Theatre Contact
We use a number of ways to keep in touch with Youth Theatre members to let them know show dates and other important information. There is an SDC Youth Theatre Facebook page, a regular SDC newsletter is emailed to all members (hard copies also available), and we email all Youth Theatre members with audition, performance and workshop information.
Thanks for reading this far. If you have any other queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch If you’d like to have a chat and a tour of the theatre please let me know and we can fix a date.
