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For ages 11-18

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Mayflower Engage run weekly Youth Theatre sessions in drama, musical theatre, and production arts for young people.

Our 8 Youth Theatre groups (including Mayflower Juniors) give young people the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and work with experienced theatre practitioners in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment.

Youth Theatre members are given the opportunity to perform in Youth Theatre productions and at various events throughout the year. Recent performances include ‘Stop the Traffik‘, Mela FestivalWhat’s Next Southampton? and Southampton’s People’s Pride.

We are delighted to see the return of our Production Arts group for young people aged 15-18 interested in technical theatre.

Mayflower Youth Theatre is for all young people and we offer a bursary scheme to enable everyone to take part. Our bursaries cover half the cost of the standard fee, and support those who would otherwise be unable to attend. Once you have secured a place through the booking path you will receive the bursary application form.

We also offer FREE taster sessions which you can book by calling the Box Office on 02380 711811.

Groups 4, 6 and 8 have a musical theatre focus and Groups 5 and 9 have a drama focus. All sessions take place at MAST Mayflower Studios.

Term fee includes:

  • Weekly sessions during term time
  • Performance opportunities
  • Show trips to productions at MAST Mayflower Studios and Mayflower Theatre
  • Advance notice of new term booking information

Price

See pricing below
Payment

Costs range from £105 – £180 depending on the group, please see below price bands. Bursaries are available for those who qualify.

Age Advice

For academic years 7-13

Group price bands

Groups 4, 6 & 8 (Musical focus) 

The fee for each term is £180 (bursaries are available – see below) and should either be paid in full before the start of term or in three instalments.
Sibling Discount: £165
Bursary: £90

Payments can be paid in full for the whole term by 28 April/2 May or you can select a payment plan. Payment Plans are only available after 3 May. Please note if you pay before this we will not be able to offer you an option to pay through instalments. This will give you the option to pay in three instalments of £60.

If you are paying in instalments and wish to secure your place you must contact us to confirm this.

Alternatively, payments can be made in full.

Groups 5 & 9 (Drama focus)

The fee for each term is £120 (bursaries are available – see below) and should either be paid in full before the start of term or in three instalments.
Sibling Discount: £105
Bursary: £60

Payment Schedule

Groups 5 & 9 (Drama focus)
Total Fee £120

Payments can be paid in full for the whole term by 2 May or you can select a payment plan. This will give you the option to pay in three instalments of £40. The payment plan must be created at time of booking.

Participants pay from whenever they join in the term and the fee is reduced to reflect this. Free taster sessions are available, these must be booked via the Box Office

If you are paying in instalments you must contact us to confirm this.

Alternatively, payments can be made in full.

Bursaries

There are a limited number of bursaries available each term. These must be applied for on a termly basis and are not guaranteed for the whole year. These can be awarded on a financial or talent basis.

Applicants applying for a bursary should complete their application before term starting accompanied by the first instalment. You will be notified by the beginning of term whether your application has been successful.

Please book your bursary place directly through the box office on 02380 711811 and fill out the bursary form here. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch

Timetables

Musical groups

Group 4

Academic years 7-9
Monday 5pm-6.30pm

29 April 2024
13 May 2024
20 May 2024
3 June 2024
10 June 2024
17 June 2024
24 June 2024
1 July 2024
8 July 2024
15 July 2024

 

Group 6

Academic years 10-11
Monday 6.30pm – 8pm

29 April 2024
13 May 2024
20 May 2024
3 June 2024
10 June 2024
17 June 2024
24 June 2024
1 July 2024
8 July 2024
15 July 2024

 

Group 8

(Academic years 12-13)
Monday 8pm – 9.30pm

29 April 2024
13 May 2024
20 May 2024
3 June 2024
10 June 2024
17 June 2024
24 June 2024
1 July 2024
8 July 2024
15 July 2024

 

Drama groups

Group 5

(Academic years 7-9)
Thursday 5pm – 7.30pm

2 May 2024
9 May 2024
16 May 2024
23 May 2024
6 June 2024
13 June 2024
20 June 2024
4 July 2024
11 July 2024
18 July 2024

 

Group 9

(Academic years 11-13)
Thursday 8pm – 9.30pm

2 May 2024
9 May 2024
16 May 2024
23 May 2024
6 June 2024
13 June 2024
20 June 2024
4 July 2024
11 July 2024
18 July 2024

 

This event takes place at

MAST Mayflower Studios

Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU 

 Street level access to our foyer & Box Office is through the main entrance on Above Bar Street. 

The MAST Mayflower Studios building

Production Arts

We are excited to announce the return of Production Arts for the second year in a row.

Production arts is an application based group of young people in academic years 12 – 13 exploring the different elements of backstage. This off-stage opportunity provides the chance to learn new skills and apply them in professional settings with industry experts.

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