Explore drama and theatre skills through fun games, creative activities and imaginative storytelling. Ages 8-11

Navigators (Mondays 4.30-6pm)

Join Navigators at The Barbican Theatre to explore drama and theatre skills through fun games, creative activities and imaginative storytelling, while making new friends in a supportive and welcoming environment. Perfect for young creatives aged 8-11, this weekly session is an opportunity to build confidence, develop communication and teamwork skills, and begin exploring the exciting world of theatre. Whether they're taking to the stage for the first time or already love performing, every session encourages creativity, self-expression and plenty of fun as they take on exciting new challenges together.

Sessions subject to availability and capacity.

Youth Theatre dates – Autumn 2026

Monday 21 September

Monday 28 September

Monday 5 October

Monday 12 October

Monday 19 October

Monday 26 October – Half Term

Monday 2 November

Monday 9 November

Monday 16 November

Monday 23 November

Monday 30 November

How to Join:

Choose your tiered term membership (£30 | £50 | £70)

Sign up via Eventbrite and complete the booking form

Why we offer tiered membership:

We’re committed to making our youth programme accessible to everyone.

As a charity, we receive some funding to deliver our creative programmes – but this doesn’t cover all of our costs. To help us keep our classes affordable and open to as many young people as possible, we've introduced a tiered pricing structure for our termly membership.

Here’s how it works:

Everyone gets the same great classes, led by professional artists.

You choose the price that feels right for your family.

If you’re in a position to give a little more, you can opt for the 'Help Us' tier to support the programme’s long-term sustainability.

It’s a simple 'Help Us, Help You' approach – you choose what you can afford, and every contribution goes directly into keeping our programme inclusive and high-quality.

Bursaries available We also offer no-questions-asked bursaries for families who need extra support. Please speak to Sally sally@barbicantheatre.co.uk for more information.

Thank you for helping us keep Barbican Theatre Youth a vibrant and welcoming space for every young person who wants to explore their creativity.

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