Castlegate Theatre Company
Award-Winning
Youth Theatre
Company
Castlegate Theatre Company (CTC) is your chance to break free from the stage and bring your performances to life in the most unexpected places! If you're aged 12-17 - and love acting, improvising and trying new things - CTC is where creativity meets adventure.
Wednesdays, 5-7pm - Ages 12-17
Why Join?
This isn't your ordinary drama class. At CTC you'll dive into the world of street theatre, where movement, improvisation, music and interactive performances come together to create something truly unique. You'll get to push boundaries, try out fresh ideas, and discover new ways to express yourself.
What to Expect
For 2024/25, we're focusing on bold, high-energy street theatre that grabs attention and inspires audiences - working up to performances at the Tall Ships 2025. You'll develop skills like:
- Movement: Bring your ideas to life using your body to tell a story.
- Improvisation: Think fast, adapt, and create moments that connect with people.
- Music: Use sound to enhance your storytelling and create unforgettable performances.
- Interactivity: Learn how to engage directly with your audience, making every performance unique.
What You'll Get Out of It
- Build confidence: Learn to own your performance space, whether it’s a stage, a street, or a crowd.
- Boost creativity: Experiment with new ways of performing and find your unique style.
- Make new friends: Join a team of young performers who share your passion.
- Prepare for the spotlight: Perform for live audiences in unusual and unexpected ways.
- Life skills: Learn teamwork, quick thinking, and how to express yourself with confidence and clarity.
Meet Your Facilitator
Leah Christie
Leah Christie is a Moray-based creative facilitator with a passion for community arts. A graduate of Queen Margaret University in Drama and Performance, she currently works as a creative facilitator at Aberdeen Arts Centre, where she leads theatre and drama classes for young people and adults, helping them build confidence and creativity.
As a supported artist with Surge, Leah's commitment to developing her craft recently led her to attend the renowned Street Performing Arts Summer Academy (SPASA) in Tárrega, Catalonia, where she immersed herself in the theoretical and practical disciplines of street theatre performance. Through her work and continued learning, Leah strives to inspire the creative community by creating engaging and inclusive theatre experiences.
Details
Dates
Term 1: 11th September - 18th December 2024
Term 2: 8th January - 26th March 2025
Term 3: 16th April - 2nd July
Pricing
Term 1: £208
Term 2: £180
Term 3: £180
Booking fees apply.
