Octagon Youth Theatre (Juniors)

Be a part of The Octagon Youth Theatre’s Junior Company, where you’ll get opportunities to perform and be involved in performances both on and off stage. In our youth theatre sessions you’ll play lots of games, create and tell your own stories, develop characters, work from scripts and learn to work as part of a team and theatre company.

This term coming up we’ll be working on Spoken Word and gearing up to perform at A Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 28th November at Westlands Entertainment Venue.

The Youth Theatre this term will be led by Katherine Beverley and Leanne Baker.

Katherine has worked at the Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue for over 7 years, and is also our Arts Engagement & Outreach Manager. Katherine trained at the University of Birmingham studying Drama & Theatre, and is experienced in the world of theatre, what it takes to stage a show and has a vast knowledge of all things performing arts. Katherine has previously led our ‘Play-in-a-Day’ workshops and covered the youth theatre classes at Westlands. Katherine is looking forward to working with local young people to develop their talent and let them shine both on and off stage.

Leanne is a Somerset-based Director and Actor from Yeovil who trained at Rose Bruford College on the BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts and has studied abroad in Washington DC specialising in Singing and Acting.  Since graduating in 2023, Leanne has been working at Warminster School, directing/assisting a variety of plays and musicals with ages 11-18, and is currently directing with the Exeter Northcott Theatre on their Elevate Write/Direct programme.  Leanne enjoys sharing her passion for theatre and inspiring the next generation of young artists and looks forward to getting involved in the Youth Theatre and creating some exciting projects. 

You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative. The emphasis is on being creative and on enjoyment, but also to be pushed to create something brilliant.  There are no auditions for taking part and everyone is welcome.  Westlands Entertainment Venue is fully accessible.  Please let us know any access needs you have in advance.  Our Octagon Youth Theatre Juniors will also be supported by a SEN support worker.

Time: Thursday’s 5pm - 6pm
Age Group: 7 - 11 years
Price: £6 per week
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue

In order to reduce time spent at the beginning of each lesson please book your place on this activity in advance. Places are limited and we do not accept reservations, so arriving on the day may result in disappointment. Booking in advance also helps our workshop leaders to prepare your session and plan for any additional access needs you may have ahead of time.