Young Octagon is our performance company, developing excellence in young actors aged 16-21 (up to 25 for participants with additional needs). The company offers committed young people the chance to work with professional directors and creatives, to create bold and adventurous pieces of theatre for performance. In 2026 Young Octagon will rehearse and perform ‘The Trials’ by Dawn King in the Octagon’s main Auditorium. 

Young Octagon is for young people who are interested in a more intensive and demanding performance experience than they might access in our other youth theatre provision. It is for participants with some performance experience who are ready to progress further, would like more opportunities to perform and who are considering acting as a potential career.

"Everyone is so welcoming and before you know it you'll have friends for life"

"The performance experience is amazing"

"It's been one of the best experiences of my life"

-Young Octagon Participants
 

Could you be part of Young Octagon 2026? Apply before Thursday 20th November!

The total cost for the year is £290 which can be paid in 4 x £72.50 instalments across the course of the programme. As a charity, we strive to keep our fees at an affordable cost so as many people as possible can take part. We are able to offer financial assistance to participants experiencing financial hardship thanks to the generosity of our funders and our Supported Places scheme. Please see the application form for further details.