Young people aged 10 - 25 (school year 6 upwards) - meet new friends, develop self-confidence and create original plays that reflect their views and opinions in weekly sessions delivered by some of the most exciting theatre makers in the region. Live Youth Theatre meet weekly throughout the school year, starting in late September. Split into two exciting parts, young people will develop their skills in stage craft, develop a new play to perform on the stage and explore scripts that have been produced and performed here at Live Theatre. Live Youth Theatre is the largest FREE theatre and drama programme for young people in the North East of England running groups at Live Theatre in Newcastle and at Monkwearmouth Academy, Sunderland.