PARK YOUTH THEATRE

A free youth theatre for young people living in Park Ward, Halifax

Drama sessions in Park Ward (Halifax) allowing local young people to have fun, develop confidence, make new friends and learn new skills through team building, self-expression and working together. Express yourself and perform on stage, working with amazing local artists. Beginners welcome!

Work with Halifax’s professional theatre company Northern Broadsides in weekly workshops focusing on skills including acting for stage and screen, voice, movement and creating characters.

Food and refreshments provided.
Access and translation support available.

Weekly acting classes on Wednesdays at Unique Community Hub

Where
Unique Community Hub, Lower Floor, Raven Street Centre, Halifax, HX1 4NB
When
Wednesdays in term-time 
Girls aged 8 – 14: 5pm – 6:30pm
Food (both groups welcome): 6:30pm – 7pm
Boys aged 8 – 14: 7pm – 8:30pm
For who
Residents in Park Ward aged 8 – 14
Price
FREE

Sign up for the regular sessions
Kash Arshad Northern Broadsides

Kash Arshad

Youth Theatre Director
Kash is a theatre director based in Halifax. He is currently Associate Director at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. Kash has always loved theatre.
He trained on the National Theatre Directors Course and has a passion for regional theatre, especially in the North. He has directed for companies and theatres such the Royal Exchange, Leeds Playhouse, Bolton Octagon, Freedom Studios, Chester Storyhouse and Theatre by the Lake. In 2021, his show 10 Nights by Shahid Iqbal Khan, a co-production with Graeae, Tamasha and the Bush Theatre, was nominated for an Olivier Award. He is an Associate Artist with National Youth Theatre and a Mentor Director for National Theatre Connections. 
Kash Arshad Northern Broadsides

Kassie Jones

Youth Theatre Assistant

Kassie is a performer, puppeteer and theatre maker based in Halifax. She trained at East 15 Acting School. She is also Production and Administration Assistant at Northern Broadsides.

During the pandemic, she was commissioned by the Indonesian Embassy to produce a recording of her shadow puppetry show ‘Herbert Finds a Home’ to be livestreamed on National Wayang Day. She also devised and directed ‘Identity’, part of Devising Festival at East 15 Acting School.

FAQ's

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Is it completely free?

Yes! Park Youth Theatre is all completely free. 

Where is Park Ward? How do I qualify to take part?

Park Ward is an area in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Check if you are eligible by seeing if your home address falls within these boundaries.

Will there be catering for my child?

Yes, catering will be provided including food and refreshments in between the boys and girls sessions. Please let us know of any allergies and/or dietary requirements in the sign-up form. We will let you know further details once you have signed up.

What do I need to bring?

Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in easily and a bottle of water. That’s it!

How can I be sure my child will be safe?

You can read Northern Broadsides’ Safeguarding Policy here. There will always be a Designated Safeguarding Officer in attendance and a First Aid trained Officer.

Is there a uniform?

No, everyone will wear their own clothes.

What will my child learn in your sessions?

Your child will have fun, develop confidence, make new friends and learn new skills through team building, self-expression and working together.

Are there any auditions?

There are no auditions.

I still need more information!

Please call us on 01422 369704 or email us on: youththeatre@northern-broadsides.co.uk