Young Critics is an opportunity for those interested in watching, critically discussing, and reviewing theatre and performance. This program will develop the skills and elevate the voices of some of the most passionate young theatre-lovers in our community.
- Attend monthly workshops with Artistic Director Luke Rogers, and leading professional critics.
- Learn how to critically analyse, discuss, and creatively respond to work.
- Attend a range of performance events for free, in return for reviews or other critical responses.
- Write and publish reviews and articles that critically reflect on theatre-making in Canberra.
- Develop platforms to share your views, such as videos, podcasts, and other media.
Some of the shows our Young Critics saw last year:
- Stunt Double (Canberra Theatre Centre)
- Eulogiser Bunny, The Will to Be, Bombshells, Ordinary Days, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Q).
- HELIOS, The Shoe Horn Sonata, Terror, Some Like it Marilyn, Rockspeare Henry Sixth Part Two, Eurydice, The Chalk Pit (Mill Theatre).
- Seagull, 5 Women Wearing The Same Dress, The Inheritance (ACTHub).
- Work But This Time Like You Mean It, The Department of Responsible Adulting (Canberra Youth Theatre).
Get The Details
| WHO | Ages 16–25 |
| WHEN | 30 April 2025 – 26 November 2025 |
| COST | $90 (there are no additional ticket costs to attend any of the shows in the program) |
Enrolments close Friday 25 April 2025
You will need to create a Class Manager account to enrol. If you are over 18, please set up a CUSTOMER profile for yourself, including your phone number, as well as a STUDENT profile for yourself. Additionally, please add an emergency contact number under ‘contacts’. If you have any difficulties enrolling, please send us an email at info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au or call 02 6248 5057.
Young Critics is a subsidised program. As such, it is a low-cost opportunity, that nonetheless represents a serious commitment – please consider your ability to commit to attending all of the sessions listed below, and to fully engage with the program.
We understand that putting your opinions out into the world can feel vulnerable. Please rest assured that participants will be guided through the process of writing reviews, and all reviews will be edited by a member of staff before being published. To get an idea of what’s expected, see previous Young Critics reviews here.
Young Critics is generously supported by Liv Hewson and The Jeremy Spencer Broom Legacy.
