Canberra Youth Theatre

AGES 16–35

Emerging Playwright Commission

Emerging Playwright? Be commissioned to write a play that brings the voices of young people to the stage. Open to playwrights nationwide.

Applications close Monday 7 July 2025 at 9:00am

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YEARS 8–10

Next Stage

Auditions are now open for our pre-professional training program for young artists who are ready to take their skills to the Next Stage.

Auditions will take place on Saturday 14 June.

Emerging Artists

Young Critics

Read our Young Critics’ hottest takes on the shows on stage around Canberra.

NEWS & REVIEWS

Years 1–6

Holiday Workshops

We’re running two one-week Holiday Workshops this July. These ever-popular 4-day programs fill up fast!

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The Future of the Arts Begins Here

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Strictly Limited Return Season

Work, But This Time It’s … On Tour!

We’re bringing this crispy, golden, and darkly unhinged romp to the Rebel Wilson Theatre in Sydney, 15-18 October!

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The future of the arts starts with YOU.

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The voice of youth expressed through intelligent and challenging theatre.

Programs

Get Involved

We offer workshops and pathways for young and emerging artists aged 7–25.

Years 1-6 PRIMARY

Years 7-12 SECONDARY

Ages 16-25 EMERGING ARTISTS

We Create Theatre Productions

Canberra Youth Theatre is a platform where young artists can create professional-quality theatre.

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We Kickstart Professional Careers Pathways

Canberra Youth Theatre provides professional development for emerging artists aged 16–25 to kickstart their professional career in the arts.

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We Empower Young Artists Workshops

Canberra Youth Theatre's workshops allow young artists in school Years 1–12 to express their voice and share their stories through theatre.

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