Writers - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

Craft vibrant new stories

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 creative writing, this group meet weekly on Wednesdays from 5-7pm.

Sessions give you the opportunity to explore genres, styles of writing and key techniques, guided by our team of professional artists. It’s a great way to try something new and courageous, giving you the confidence to begin or develop your writing for theatre.

This activity is free and no previous experience is needed!

The fact that I write for Corrie is honestly a dream come true for me and I feel that it all began for me on the YEP Writers' programme

Ella Carmen Greenhill, YEP Writer Graduate

Here's all you need to know

What will I be doing?

YEP Writers sessions will include the following:
•    Developing skills in writing techniques.
•    The process of theatre making.
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Writing a short piece for theatre and receiving feedback.
• Submit a monologue/duologue to be performed by professional actors at the YEP Writers Showcase.
•    Exploring creative opportunities.
•    Taking part in masterclasses.
•    Mentoring.
•    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 10 people.

YEP Writers will showcase their writing in the YEP Writers Showcase. You’ll be supported to write a 10-minute monologue or duologue, with the opportunity to see it take to the stage, directed by emerging directors and with a company of professional actors.

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.
•    Develop your creative writing skills.
•    Present your work at a showcase.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Writers?

Our outstanding team of freelancers are professional theatre makers and experienced in making work with young people. Our New Works Associate will run YEP Writers and there’ll be masterclasses with visiting professionals working in the industry too.

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 course. 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?

YEP Writers is Wed 14 Jan 2026 until Sat 10 Oct 2026.
• YEP Induction Sat 24 Jan, 2-6pm.
• Weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 5-7pm.
• YEP Writers Showcase Development 22-23 Jul 2026.
• YEP Writers Showcase 5-10 Oct 2026.
You must be able to attend these dates to apply. If you are unsure, please get in touch with us.

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 Producers, or YEP Technicians 18-25.

Interested in writing but have already started your writing journey? 

Check out our Playwrights’ Programme.