Producers - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

Make it happen

Recruitment for YEP Class of 2026 has now closed.
Recruitment for Class of 2027 will open in autumn 2026.

If you’re aged 18-25 with an interest in making theatre happen, this group meet weekly on Thursdays.

Sessions, guided by our team of professional artists, encourage you to develop independence, find creative solutions, work collaboratively and develop a working knowledge of the creative process and how to support it.

This activity is free and no previous experience is needed!

Finding out what you need to do to make a show happen and how much is involved, it’s a real bridge between education and employment.

Michelle Cailleux, YEP Producer Graduate

Here's all you need to know

What will I be doing?

YEP Producers will include the following:
•    Developing skills in producing techniques and project management.
•    The process of theatre making.
•    Working alongside theatre professionals.
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Producing the YEP Actors mainstage shows.
•    Taking part in 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.

Every year our YEP groups get the opportunity to stage their work in our professional spaces. In a group of up to 4 people, you’ll work independently and as a team to make those shows happen.

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.
•    In care.
•    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 director.
•    Direct a play.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Producers?

We have an outstanding team of professional theatre makers who are experienced in making work with young people. Sessions will be delivered by our Young People & Community Producer and you will have the opportunity to work alongside the Artistic Team and other creatives in our building. Our Young People’s Advocate will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding your next steps at the end of your course.

What dates do I need to know?

YEP Producers is Thu 15 Jan 2026 until Sat 4 Jul or Sat 5 Sep 2026 (depending on which show you are producing).

• YEP induction Sat 24 Jan 2026, 2-6pm.
• Weekly sessions on Thursdays, 2-4pm until 26 Mar 2026.
• Weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings from April-Jul/Sep (depending on which show you are producing)

You will produce one of the YEP Actors shows, each of which have different schedules which are outlined below:
Show 1
• Weekly rehearsals on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm from 16 Apr 2026.
• Intensive rehearsals 30 Mar-2 Apr 2026 and 27-30 May 2026.
• Technical rehearsals 23-1 Jul 2026.
• Performances 2-4 Jul 2026.
Show 2
• Weekly rehearsals on Thursdays, 5-7pm from 16 Apr 2026.
• Intensive rehearsals w.c. 24 Aug 2026.
• Technical rehearsals and performances 2-5 Sep 2026.

How do I sign up?

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

We work with referral partners to ensure that we are reaching the people who will benefit most from our creative training. If you are a professional working with young people, please drop us an email on yep@everymanplayhouse.com to find out how you can refer a young person into YEP.

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

Check out YEP Actors 18-25, YEP Directors, YEP Technicians 18-25, or YEP Writers.