Children and Young People

There are lots of amazing ways to take part at Hull Truck Theatre, where you can learn new skills, develop your creativity and have the chance to perform.

GREAT ADVENTURES

Our interactive storytelling event for children aged 3 to 6 is enjoyed by families across the city.

Do you want to come on an adventure? Take on pirates. Explore the jungle. Journey across the desert. Save the day!

Come to Hull Truck Theatre for an adventure that features an arts & crafts session followed by an interactive play that uses whatever you have made.

Tickets are £6 per child which includes one free accompanying adult and can booked on our website or via box office.

We offer some free tickets for patrons from HU3 and HU6, refugees, asylum seekers and looked after children. For more information on these tickets please contact our Box Office on 01482 323638 or email us on community@hulltruck.co.uk

YOUTH THEATRE CLASSES

Our Youth Theatre Classes take place on weeknights and on Saturdays giving young people aged 7-18 the chance to experience the thrill and creativity of performance. The classes develop the confidence and skills needed to make and perform theatre, as well as being a place to have fun and make friends.

All of our Youth Theatre members will perform to an audience at Hull Truck Theatre during the year.

Youth Theatre Groups

Junior Youth Theatre: School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

Senior Youth Theatre: School Years 7, 8 & 9 Y

Young Company: School Years 10, 11, 12 & 13

Price - We are committed to the idea that finances should never be a barrier to participation. We offer a range of payment options for membership but don’t be afraid to contact our team if payment is an issue.

Fees are paid on a termly basis and there are three-terms per year.

Youth Theatre Classes fees are either £55, £45 or £35 per term depending on your circumstances.

· £55 Full Fee

· £45 For households with an annual income below £15,000

· £35 For families in receipt of Universal Credit (Housing Benefit or Job Seekers Allowance.)

For more information about joining the Youth Theatre, please get in touch via youththeatre@hulltruck.co.uk 

YOUNG CREATORS

Our free Young Creators scheme for 14 to 18 year olds meets at the theatre on Tuesday evenings, where members work together to make exciting contemporary theatre that is drawn from the ideas and opinions of the young people themselves. The young creators will produce and perform in new plays that they have created from scratch taking the role of performers, writers, directors and whatever other creative roles are necessary. 

This is group is referral only. When spaces become available, we run taster workshops with local schools and youth groups in our target postcodes of HU3, HU6 and HU7. If you are a group leader or teacher in these postcodes with an interested young person, please get in touch via Engagement@hulltruck.co.uk

“I feel like Hull Truck Theatre has really given me the skills I'd need to pursue a career in the arts and the group leaders clearly have our best interests as performers and people at heart. Also, with Hull being such an exciting city for theatre at the moment, we've had some brilliant opportunities to get involved.” Arthur Loades

“Youth Theatre is like one big family. We all support each other, and help is always there if needed. I wouldn’t change my experience at Hull Truck Theatre for the world.” Ellie Hague

“Hull Truck Youth Theatre is a welcoming environment that offers a great range of experiences for everyone in it.” Alexander Phillips

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR 14-18 YEAR OLDS (2025)

PLEASE NOTE: the application process for 2024 has now closed, but you can complete the form below if you are interested in work experience in 2025.

We will run 1-week of work experience placements, Students will get the opportunity to work on all aspects of creating a theatre production, from writing, performing to budgeting and marketing a show. Students will work towards creating a short performance over the week that will be shared at Hull Truck Theatre & in the community

There will be 8 places available on the work experience week. Please complete the form as an expression of interest and further details will be sent to you in due course. Participants will be chosen through an application and interview process.

Consideration will also be given to requests for career talks and work placements from University students aged 18 and above (year round). Please also complete the form below.

Please CLICK HERE to complete an expression of interest form.