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Mayflower Youth Theatre performing A Chorus Line at MAST Mayflower Studios. Performers are wearing top hats with gold waistcoats.
Mayflower Youth Theatre performing A Chorus Line at MAST Mayflower Studios. Performers are wearing top hats with gold waistcoats.

Mayflower Youth Theatre

For academic years 3-9

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Spring term for Mayflower Youth Theatre has returned! Join us as we run weekly Youth Theatre sessions in drama and musical theatre for young people.

Our Youth Theatre groups 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.

Members are given the opportunity to perform in various productions and at events throughout the year. Recent performances include A Chorus Line, NT Connections Festival, and many more.

Mayflower Youth Theatre is for all young people, we also offer a bursary scheme to enable everyone to take part. Our bursaries can cover up to half the cost of the standard fee, and support those who would otherwise be unable to attend.

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

Term fees include:

  • 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
  • A Youth Theatre t-shirt
  • Exclusive offer emails

Venue

MAST Mayflower Studios

Price

See pricing below
Payment

Costs range from £120 – £180 depending on the group, please see below price bands. Bursaries are available for those who qualify.

Age Advice

For academic years 3-9

Youth Theatre groups

Mayflower Junior Youth Theatre
Academic years 3-6

An introduction to the three disciplines of acting, singing and dance. This is an opportunity to explore theatre in a safe and fun environment whilst developing communication and teamwork skills.

Discover more…

 

Musical Groups
Academic years 7-9
Key skills: Acting, Singing and Dance with Musical Theatre opportunities.

Mayflower Musical Youth Theatre is a place where you can express yourself in a fun, safe environment whilst developing performance skills through workshops, audition preparation and productions.

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.
Quarter Bursary: £120
Bursary: £90

Payments can be paid in full for the whole term by 5 January 2025 or you can select a payment plan. This will give you the option to pay in three instalments of £60. The payment plan must be created by 5 January 2025.

 

Drama Groups
Academic years 7-9
Key skills:
Drama, theatre, and stagecraft with play opportunities.

Explore theatre and drama whilst gaining valuable skills including confidence and problem solving. Mayflower Drama Youth Theatre is a place young people can make new friends, explore themselves and the world around them in a safe and encouraging environment.

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.
Quarter Bursary: £90
Half Bursary: £60

Payments can be paid in full for the whole term by 16 January 2025 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 by 16 January 2025.

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. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch

Timetables

Musical groups

Academic years 7-9

Academic years 7-9
Monday 5pm-6.30pm

6 January 2025
13 January 2025
20 January 2025
27 January 2025
3 February 2025
10 February 2025
 3 March 2025
 10 March 2025
17 March 2025
24 March 2025

 

Drama groups

Academic years 7-9

(Academic years 7-9)
Thursday 5pm – 6.30pm

16 January 2025
23 January 2025
30 January 2025
6 February 2025
13 February 2025
27 February 2025
6 March 2025
13 March 2025
20 March 2025
27 March 2025

 

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