Actors 18-25 - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

Create, play and perform

Recruitment for Class of 2027 has now closed.

If you’re aged 18-25 with an interest in creating theatre and performing, this group meet weekly on Thursdays from 7.30pm-9.30pm. 

Sessions are guided by our team of professional artists to give you the opportunity to develop as a performer. You will explore techniques and creative processes that can contribute to a future career in the arts.  

This activity is free and no previous experience is needed!

HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

When do applications open?

What will I be doing?

YEP Actors 18-25 will include the following: 
•    Performance skills and techniques. 
•    The process of theatre making. 
•    Preparing as an actor. 
•    Working collaboratively. 
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills. 
•    Increasing aspiration. 
•    Opportunity to perform. 
•    Theatre masterclasses. 
•    Mentoring. 
•    Exploring creative opportunities. 
•    Going on trips and seeing theatre. 
•    Meeting other young people and networking to build your own community and connections. 
•    Engagement with the creative process of at least one professional production.  

The group size is up to 20 people.

Is this for you or someone you know? 

We want to make sure we’re reaching the people who would most benefit from this creative training, so read on to see if this could be you or email us at yep@everymanplayhouse.com if you’re not sure. 

You should be:

•    Aged 18-25. 
•    Living in Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral).. 
•    Creative.  
•    Imaginative.  
•    Open to ideas.  
•    Expressive. 
•    Willing to learn, play and make mistakes. 

You could be:

•    Interested in a career in the creative industry. 
•    Disengaged from education. 
•    Limited by opportunities in the arts. 
•    On an Education, Health and Care plan. 
•    A young carer. 
•    A care leaver. 
•    D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. 
•    Global Majority.
•    LGBTQIA+. 
•    In a job that is not creative. 
•    Studying or graduated and need some support to progress. 

You would like to:

•    Meet new friends. 
•    Be creative in a new space. 
•    Work on performance skills as an actor. 
•    Take part in a play/devised show. 
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged. 
•    Build a network of creative people like you. 

Who runs YEP Actors 18-25?

Our outstanding team of freelancers are professional theatre makers and experienced in making work with young people. You will work with a variety of practitioners and you will work with a professional director on your final performance.

Our Young People’s Advocate will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding on your next steps at the end of your programme. There will also be support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building. 

What dates do I need to know?

The deadline for applications is Sun 1 Nov 2026. 

YEP Actors 18-25 is Thu 14 Jan 2027 until Sat 11 Sep 2027. 

YEP induction - Sat 23 Jan 2027, 1-5pm

Weekly sessions and rehearsals on Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm from 14 Jan-24 Jun 2027 – you should be able to attend every week unless there is a reason that you can’t

15 Jul-26 Aug 2027 – Thursday rehearsals 12-4pm

Production weeks – w.c. 30 Aug and w.c. 6 Sep (2-9pm each day)

Performances – 9-11 Sep 2027

You will be given a full schedule at the beginning of your programme, or you can request one from us during the recruitment process to check you can commit to the dates.

You must be able to attend these dates to apply. If you are unsure, please get in touch with us. 

If you have any questions, please email us on yep@everymanplayhouse.com.

How do I sign up?

If you are aged 18-25 and live in the Liverpool City Region apply here.

Recruitment opens 14 Oct 2026.

What happens next? 

You will need to complete a short application form and then you will be invited to an informal workshop where we will be meeting you to find out about your skills and experience.  

Meetings and workshops with successful applicants will take from 9 Nov-4 Dec and there will be a several times for you to choose from.

If you would like some more information about YEP before you apply, you can sign up for our Open Day here.  

I know a young person – how can I sign them up?

This programme has given me the opportunity in building friendships and relationships with different people that will hopefully lead on to other projects.

YEP Actors 18-25 Graduate

Interested in theatre but want to know more about different roles behind the scenes?

Check out YEP Directors, YEP Producers, YEP Technicians or YEP Writers.

Photograph at top of page: YEP Actors 18-25, Class of 2026. Jekyll & Hyde (Andrew AB)