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A company of creatives aged 16-21 who undertake all responsibilities within productions and take part in workshops to enhance theatre practice skills.

03/04/2026

🎭 AUDITION NOTICE 🎭

Headgate Young Company presents The Hothouse by Harold Pinter

Join us this September for The Hothouse — a sharp, witty and brilliantly absurd comedy set inside a slightly chaotic government institution. With its mix of humour, mystery, and classic Pinter pauses, it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore bold characters and playful storytelling.

We’re looking for enthusiastic performers (ages 16–21) ready to collaborate, have fun, and bring this unique world to life.

📅 Auditon Dates: 23rd & 24th May
📍 Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Open to both new and returning members — come get involved!
👉 More info & audition details: https://headgatetheatre.co.uk/news/hyc-open-auditions-the-hothouse/

20/01/2026

⏰ We start today — last chance to book!

Theatre Through Time begins tonight, and this is your final opportunity to join our 16–21s creative company. Over the next 5 weeks (7–9pm), you’ll explore theatre through the ages, shape the work you make, and develop skills that still matter on today’s stages.

⚠️ Limited places — don’t miss out
🎟 Book now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl
Headgate Theatre

19/01/2026

🔥 Ready to make theatre, not just watch it? 🔥

Join our 16–21s creative company for Theatre Through Time — a fast-paced, hands-on 5-week block where you’ll explore theatre through the ages, try out bold techniques, and actually shape the work you make.

Expect performance opportunities, creative collaboration, and chances to get involved onstage and off at The Headgate Theatre.

⚠️ Limited places available
🎟 Sign up now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl
Headgate Theatre

18/01/2026

🎭✨ To book, or not to book? That is the question…

From ancient stages to modern performance, this is where theatre comes alive. Enter Theatre Through Time, a 5-week adventure exploring how theatre has evolved and why its techniques still shape the stages of today. Step into a creative company and make bold work together.

📅 Starts 20 January | ⏰ 7–9pm
🎟 The answer is clear — book now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl
Headgate Theatre

17/01/2026

How does ancient theatre still shape the work we make today? In this 5-week workshop block for ages 16–21, you’ll explore theatre through the ages and discover how these techniques are still used in contemporary performance.

You’ll be part of a creative company, shaping work together, building skills, and finding out how theatre history continues to influence the stories we tell now.

📅 Starts 20 January | ⏰ 7–9pm
🎟 Limited places available: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl
Headgate Theatre

15/01/2026

⏳ Less than a week to go to sign up!

Our Theatre Through Time workshop block for ages 16–21 starts 20 January, and this is your final chance to join a creative company where you’ll explore theatre across the ages — from the power of the Greek Chorus to the words of Shakespeare and beyond.

Over 5 weeks (7–9pm), you’ll shape the work, access performance opportunities, and get involved in theatre-making onstage and off.

⚠️ Places are limited
🎟 Book now before it’s too late: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl

13/01/2026

🎭✨ Theatre Through Time | Workshops for ages 16–21

Travel through the history of theatre in this exciting 5-week workshop block, starting 20 January (7–9pm). From the power of the Greek Chorus to the language and drama of Shakespeare (and beyond), you’ll explore different eras of theatre while shaping work as part of a creative company.

Expect performance opportunities, creative freedom, and chances to get involved across theatre-making — onstage and off — all while becoming part of life at The Headgate Theatre.

⏳ Places are limited
🎟 Sign up now via the QR code or head to: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl

Headgate Theatre

11/01/2026

🔥 Calling creatives aged 16–21! 🔥

Our new 5-week workshop programme launches Tuesday 20 January (7–9pm) and puts you at the heart of a creative company where you help shape what you make — not just follow a script.

You’ll gain performance opportunities, explore theatre-making onstage and off, and along the way become an integral part of The Headgate Theatre, your company’s home base.

⏳ Limited places available
🎟 Sign up here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl

Headgate Theatre

09/01/2026

Looking for more than just a drama club? 👀

Our 16–21s workshops start Tuesday20 January, running for 5 weeks, 7–9pm, and they’re all about collaboration. You’ll be part of a company, have a real say in what you create, and get access to performance opportunities — plus chances to work with creative teams beyond acting.

🎭🎨🎧 Theatre is made by more than just actors — and we want you involved.

🔗 Places are limited, book now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl
Headgate Theatre

07/01/2026

🎭✨ New Workshops for 16–21 year olds – starting Tuesday20 January!

Join a creative company where your voice matters. Over 5 weeks (7–9pm), you’ll help shape what you make, explore performance, and access lots of different opportunities — onstage and behind the scenes.

Whether you’re interested in acting, directing, tech, design, writing or producing, this is your chance to be part of something bigger and strengthen your skills in a working theatre.

⚠️ Places are limited
👉 Sign up now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-mjozzgl

Headgate Theatre

06/11/2025

🎭 Sessions start this evening! 🌟
We’re diving into new areas of performance and exploring fresh techniques to uncover what makes a production come to life — and there’s still time to join us!

⏰ Don’t miss out — book your spot now before it’s too late!
👉 Link in bio. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/t-qjlkjyk

25/09/2025

🎭 Headgate Young Company workshops begin TONIGHT! 🌟

Calling all 16–21 year olds — this is your last chance to book your spot! Explore the work of different theatre practitioners, try out new styles, and develop your performance skills in a fun and supportive space.

📅 Thursdays, 7–9:30pm
💷 A block of 5 workshops costs £25

🎟️ Book now before it’s too late: ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/headgate-young-company-workshops-block-1/2025-09-25/19:00/t-ojgpjzq

📩 For more information, get in touch via our socials or email [email protected]

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Colchester
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Website

http://headgatetheatre.co.uk/, https://headgatetheatre.co.uk/news/hyc-open-auditions-the-hothouse/

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