Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors Cohort 1
Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors Cohort 1
Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors Cohort 1
Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors, our year together is coming to an end with our last sessions on the 4th March for Matilda and 4th April for our pizza party. Please make sure you have paid your final instalment by the booking link below.
We are recruiting our next cohort of Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassador’s for young people aged 14-18 years old and we would love you to reapply for the role. This is a year long experience where we are looking for people interested in different forms of theatre, job roles and experiences. We love having young voices at the heart of what we do and as a young ambassador you can join us to represent all things Edinburgh Playhouse and get the chance to take part in exclusive access to careers in theatre, backstage, dress rehearsals and the chance to meet some of the creatives behind our upcoming shows. Last year we experienced a technical insights days with Moulin Rouge, exclusive education day and live performance with Hamilton, special effects make up design workshop based on Rocky Horror and a performance workshops with Billie Kerr who played Queen Katherine of Aragon in SIX the musical.
"Being a Young Ambassador has truly been a dream come true! I've had the chance to meet so many amazing people from different backgrounds who all share the same passion as I do. I’ve also taken part in incredible, once-in-a-lifetime workshops led by industry professionals. There’s honestly nothing else out there like this. This experience has meant so much to me, especially since I’ve been coming to the Playhouse ever since I was little." – Participant
This year-long project aims to give young people the tools, skills and understanding of all aspects of theatre to help them with future careers and interests. In turn our Young Ambassadors will share their ideas and help shape future projects. Workshops will be held on Saturday mornings and school holidays from Apr 2026 – Mar 2027. Please note this opportunity is in extremely high demand and we will not be able to offer everyone a place on the programme. Please see our programme below:
Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors COHORT 1
Launch Date: 9th February 2026
Deadline for Applications date: 9th March 2026
Start date: WC 13th April
Cost: £185.00 for full year. Payment plans and bursaries are available.
TO APPLY, PLEASE FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM HERE:
Please see 2026/27 programme below:
Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors Schedule
MARCH 2026: Matilda The Musical
- 1st March final fee instalment due.
- 4th March 11am-1pm – Producer and Marketing workshop with Matilda
- 4th March 2pm-4pm – Dress Rehearsal of Matilda
APRIL 2026
- 4th April – Pizza Party and end of term celebration
NEW TERM
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Wednesday 15th April 1030-1530
- 1030-1230 – Welcome back introduction course
- 1300-1700 – Shadowing Pracilla show FOH
Thursday 16th April 1030-1530
- Drag makeup workshop
Macbeth
Tuesday 7th May
- 13:15-14:35- Schools and young person’s education event for Macbeth including post show Q&A with actors.
The Bodyguard
Saturday 23rd May
- 1030-1230 – Theatre Producer workshop how to work commercially, collaboratively and within the Scottish theatre sector
Directing for stage
Saturday 6th June
- 1030-1530 Directing workshop for theatre stage craft
Show in a week
(to be book separately from young ambassadors, discount given to YAMS)
6th-10th July 1030-1600
- Devising for theatre and collaborative working practice. Working with a professional director and creative team. You will have 5 days to create a show from scratch.
Legally Blonde
Saturday 3rd October
1030-1230 – Backstage tour and Q&A from production team
Work in Theatre week – Jersey Boys
(to be book separately from young ambassadors, discount given to YAMS)
12th-17th October 1030-1600
- Week long work experience week including alongside Jersey Boys.
Mean Girls
Saturday 21st November
- Shadowing FOH Mean girls Matinee or Evening show
Back to the Future
Saturday 12th December
- 1030-1230 Technical Insights Day with production team
January – March 2027
X3 more dates to be announced after show announcements. Workshops will include: producing, technical and CV / audition prep. We will also have an end of term sharing with presentations from the young people.
PLUS MORE! We will have other ticket offers and meet ups on an ad hoc basis which we will keep you informed about as the year progresses!