Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors Cohort 2

Launch Date: 9^th February 2026

Deadline for Applications date: 9^th March 2026

Start date: WC 13^th April

Application Form

We are recruiting our next cohort of Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassador’s for young people aged 14-18 years old. This is a 2 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. Our Cohort 1 group 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: 
 
Cost: £185.00 for full year. Payment plans and bursaries are available.

Please see programme of activity below:

Edinburgh Playhouse Young Ambassadors Schedule 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Monday 13^th April 1030-1530

• 1030-1230 – Headshots & Photocall
• 1330-1530 – Introduction to course

Tuesday 14^th April 1030-1530

• Drag Makeup workshop

Macbeth

Tuesday 7^th May

• 13:15-14:35-  Schools and young person’s education event for Macbeth including post show Q&A with actors.

Waitress

Saturday 16^th May

• 1030-1230 – Theatre Directing for the stage workshop.

Musical Theatre performance for stage

Saturday 13^th June

• 1030-1530 Musical Theatre performance workshop on stage

Show in a Week

(to be book separately from young ambassadors, discount given to YAMS)

6^th-10^th 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 3^rd 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)

12^th-17^th October 1030-1600

• Week long work experience week including alongside Jersey Boys.

Costume design

Saturday 7^th November

• 1030-1530 – Costume design workshop exploring your favourite musicals

Back to the Future

Saturday 5^th December

• 1030-1230 Technical Insights Day with production team

January – March 2027

X3 more dates to be announced after show announcement.