Scottish Youth Theatre

Scottish Youth Theatre is Scotland's national youth theatre company for ages 3–25. It was established in December 1976 and has provided theatre training of all aspects to young people throughout that time. The company has a free to participate National Artistic Programme that covers ages 14–25 and provides opportunities to devise, produce and perform theatre throughout Scotland.

Scottish Youth Theatre has headquarters in Glasgow but work throughout Scotland. The Old Sheriff Court is the UK's first purpose built arts centre for young people. It has dedicated theatres, rehearsal spaces and offices for arts organisations.

Following a decision to end from Creative Scotland to its funding, and being unable to plug the gap in their accounts, the theatre announced it would cease trading in July 2018.[1] Scottish Youth Theatre was then saved by a direct funding decision from the Scottish Government as well as securing private sponsorship and donations.[2]

Scottish Youth Theatre provide drama, dance and singing classes as well as an adult and toddler class.

Summer Festival takes place during the school holidays in various locations around Scotland and involves theatrical training for two, three or five weeks. Participants can choose to stay in residences during the course or travel from home each day.