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Young People's Performance Project

Young People in a performance workshop

About Young People's Performance Project

This Sunday Shed session is all about building skills in drama, dance, and music in a creative, collaborative space. 

Led by Chickenshed’s experienced practitioners, the Youth Performance Project offers a chance to develop your performance practice, explore new ideas, and work as part of a supportive ensemble.Each term ends with a short performance in the Rayne Theatre - a chance to share your journey and creativity with family and friends.

If you have never attended a Sunday Shed workshop your first session is free with promo code SUNTRIAL

Who's it for?

Anyone aged 11–18 with a love of performing - or just a curiosity to try something new. Whether you’ve got loads of experience or it’s your first time on stage, you’ll be welcomed and encouraged to take part.

You can drop in each week, but places are limited, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.

Get a FlexPass

It’s a pre-paid ticket bundle that gives you access to our Young People's Performance Project sessions. Think of it as your golden ticket to unforgettable experiences but with built-in savings.

What is Sunday Shed?

Sunday Shed is the perfect way to get involved with Chickenshed for the first time. 

There are drop-in workshop and performance projects held every Sunday!

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Develop Performance Skills

Calendar showing Sunday

Every Sunday

inclusive

Everyone welcome

FAQ's

What are the term dates?

Sunday Shed sessions at Chickenshed run every week from 19 Apr to 12 Jul, excluding 7 Jun.

What time is the workshop?

The sessions start at 1.30pm and run for 2 hours.

What is the age group?

Young People's Performance Project is for children ages 11-18.

Do you have to come every week?

No, our weekly workshops are designed as stand alone sessions.

Do I need to book in advance?

You do not have to book in advance but we strongly recommend that you do, as sessions sometimes sell out.

Is there a performance at the end?

There will be an informal sharing of the work they have been doing at the end of the last session on 12 Jul.

Do I stay in the session with my child?

We don't expect the parent/carer to stay but you are more than welcome to stay and wait in our cafe.

My child needs extra support can they still attend?

We have high ratio of staff to children in the session. All our staff are very experienced at working with children with a wide range of abilities.

Pricing

Each session is £13.50 and you can save buy buying a FlexPass

Accessibility

You can find all the info on access at Chickenshed here.

If you're coming to an event and have specific access requirements, we would advise you to contact us in advance so that we can make sure your needs are catered for.

Questions about access?

Sunday Shed for Children and Young People

Sunday Shed are weekly drop in workshops for children and young people.

A teacher at the front of the room with bright orange hair leading the rest of the class of children in a dance

Times & Tickets for Young People's Performance Project

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If you're booking for multiple other people, you can only book one set of tickets at a time. Please complete your purchase for the first person, then return to this page to start your second booking.

Sunday 26 April 2026

Sunday 3 May 2026

Sunday 10 May 2026

Sunday 17 May 2026

Sunday 24 May 2026

Sunday 31 May 2026

Sunday 14 June 2026

Sunday 21 June 2026

Sunday 28 June 2026

Sunday 5 July 2026

Sunday 12 July 2026

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