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est - 1994
est - 1994
About
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OVERVIEW
Off the Ground Theatre have been giving opportunities to young and emerging artists for more than 30 years.
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Founded in 1994, the year of our first touring production, we've since
gone on to establish one of Merseyside's premier youth
theatres, as well as producing a packed calendar of works,
from studio shows and new writing, festivals and monthly
themed evenings, workshops and education outreach, to our
annual summer touring show, which travels around the North
West, Wales and Ireland.
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Young people are at the heart of what OTG is all about. It's how
we got our name! We pride ourselves on finding emerging
talent in the region and championing it, often taking those
talented artists and giving them their first taste of the
professional theatre world.
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Over many successful years we've built fantastic working
relationships with so many top arts organisations across
Merseyside and beyond, and we draw on those partnerships
to ever expand our talent pool. So, if you're looking for a step into
the theatre world, let us help get you off the ground!
YOUTH
Our youth theatre is the jewel in the crown of Off the Ground Theatre.
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Established in 1996, we are now into our fourth decade of running weekly drama sessions for young people, aged 10 to 21.
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We have three distinct groups, each dedicated to learning the core skills of theatre training, each running on a different week night.
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As of 2026, we offer a clear pathway and curriculum, from joining the youth theatre at 'Foundation' level between the ages of 10-14, to moving into our 'Development' phase and beyond, before eventually being offered professional opportunities when training is complete, if eligible.
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For those not looking to pursue a career in the arts, youth theatre still has enormous benefits. The skills learned in communication, collaboration, confidence, public speaking, teamwork, physical and emotional control, as well as the friendships forged in the shared effort of working on productions, all last a lifetime.
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Take a look at our Youth Theatre page for all the information, pathway, and how to get started!
SUMMER
Unusually for a theatre company, summer is the busiest period for OTG. Our summer touring productions have been hitting the road since 1994, taking in venues from across England, Wales and Ireland.
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In that time we've covered a lot of ground, and brought
a lot of different shows to our audiences. We have a
specialty for Shakespeare, and so one of the classic
comedies are never too far away from the schedule.
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We also love an adventure story, though. We love it
even more if it's a piece of new writing, often by one of
our own graduates! Previous youth theatre students
have written loads of our works, from adaptations of
Treasure Island or Peter Pan, to all-new pieces such as
The Ballads of Billy the Kid or Sinbad.
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On top of that, we reserve at least one place each
summer for a youth theatre graduate, it's part of our
continued pledge to prioritise access to the arts for young people. Our casts are primarily made up of young and
emerging talent from across the region, but we reserve a place in every cast for one of our own too.
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If you'd like to get involved and spend a summer with OTG, check out the Contact page for audition information!
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