A series of unique, free workshops designed and created by the Youth Board:
for young people, by young people.
Workshops range from acting, writing, and wellbeing, delivered by industry professionals to give you a competitive edge in the creative world.
Whether you're just starting out, or know the industry upside down, there's something for everyone, for you, from us.
The Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
In 2026
05/02/26 | ONLINE | The Writ(ers) Direction
The ultimate face-off between you and the blank page. Or maybe making that blank page your best friend?
05/03/26 | The Play's The Thing
A room for actors and directors to springboard off text and enjoy their craft in a low-stakes, high-passion environment.
02/04/26 | ONLINE | How To Write A Solo Show
Unlock your solo-writing potential and dissect the solo-show.
09/04/26 | Yours: The Self Tape
A hands-on session where we’ll dive into set-up, filming, editing and honing your self-tape competence.​​​
08/05/26 | The Reservoir
Exercise your creative muscles, find infinite flow. Release perfectionism and let ideas come. Play, explore, collaborate.
04/06/26 | Rejection Redirection
If you don't want rejection to stop you - it doesn't.
Here's how that's possible...
FAQS
Who are the workshops for?
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Open to anyone aged 14–21
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Drop-in, drop-out, come to three in a row or one in December and one in April!
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When are the workshops?
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The first Thursday of every month, from October 2025, up until June 2026
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Some workshops run in tandem with another one (eg, Through a Lens), where the second workshop will be the week after.
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The booking link will go live a few weeks before each workshop.
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Where are the workshops?:
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There is a mix of online and in-person workshops. The in-person workshops will take place at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith. The online workshops will take place over Zoom, and the link will be emailed out to participants before the day.
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Cost and booking:
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All workshops are free to attend; however, to secure your place, we ask for a refundable deposit. This deposit will be returned in full once you attend the workshop, or if you cancel outside of our 48-hour notice period.
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Any cancellations within 48hrs of the event will not be refunded.
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If the cost of the deposit presents a barrier to your participation, please get in touch. We’re committed to ensuring our work remains accessible to all young people, and the fee will be waived, no questions asked.
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You can also choose to donate your deposit or contribute a higher amount as a gesture of support. Donations are entirely optional and help us continue to run programmes like this. Any additional funds received will go directly towards expanding our work and creating more free opportunities for young artists in the future.