“The time goes quickly when we are enjoying ourselves. Sometimes we’re learning new acting techniques and other times we’re working on a new show.”
(Participant, aged 14)
Regular sessions of our youth theatre
at the Black Swan Theatre in North Walsham
8-12 year olds
First and third Tuesday of the month
4.15-5.15pm
£5 a session (pay weekly)
12-16 year olds
First and third Tuesday of the month
Time tbc (please sign up beforehand)
£5 a session (pay weekly)
Sign up using our online Take Part form.
We love acting, drama, performing and stage craft in all forms at the Black Swan Theatre in North Walsham! We also strongly believe in inspiring the younger generations to enjoy and learn about theatre craft to keep it going for future generations too.
Spring Term 2026:
Tuesday 17 March 4.15-5.15pm (8-12s)
We will then continue our sessions into the Easter school holidays:
Tuesday 31 March 4.15-5.15pm (8-12s)
Tuesday 7 April 4.15-5.15pm (8-12s)
Summer Term 2026: 21 April to 7 July
First and third Tuesdays of the month
4.15-5.15pm (8-12s)
Timings for 15-17s will be confirmed once we have enough people signed up in advance for a group.
Workshops are run by our director, Joseph Ballard. Joseph is a director, playwright and teacher. We run very friendly, welcoming and energetic sessions. For our 8-11s group, this means lots of high-energy based drama games that explore teamwork and coordination. We focus on making theatre and using the imagination – as the imagination is the best tool we own as human beings!
We love exploring the different skills needed to make theatre. We’ll be looking at different topics each term and will also work towards productions. We also occasionally sing songs when needed for shows and we’re always welcoming ideas from our members for what they would like to do next.
“I look forward to youth theatre – they are the best times because we have youth theatre where I see my friends and play games.” (Participant, aged 9)
“The sessions cannot come round quick enough for my son who always comes home beaming and telling me what the class has been up to.” (Parent)
Our workshop leaders and assistants are DBS checked and have received appropriate training for supporting sessions with children and young people.
We also hold extra sessions and rehearsals when we’re getting ready for a show – as youth theatre members have the opportunity to take part in our other productions, like the Christmas pantomime or summer show.
Black Swan Theatre
Address: Black Swan Loke, North Walsham, Norfolk. NR28 9BX
The nearest parking is next door at Bank Loke Car Park, which is free after 6pm.
North Walsham is served by buses and the train station is a 10 minute walk away. Read more
The venue is accessible for wheelchair users with an accessible toilet.
Please let us know in advance of any particular access requests or additional support that would be helpful to you. Contact us
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