Castlegate Theatre Company
Youth Theatre
Company
in Aberdeen
Castlegate Theatre Company (CTC) is your chance to dig deep into drama and explore your passion for performance with focused sessions. If you're aged 12-17 – and love acting, improvising and trying new things – CTC is for you.
To join partway through the term, email us on info@aberdeenartscentre.com.
Wednesdays, 5-7pm - Ages 12-17
Why Join?
At CTC you'll dive into the world of 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 as we work up to a performance at Light the Blue.
What to Expect
For 2026/27, we’ll be exploring a wide mix of performance styles to help you find your voice and what you love best. You’ll get hands-on experience with classical and contemporary texts, devising original work, improvisation, and more. Expect a bit of everything — from scene work to ensemble building — as we shape future performances together. You’ll build skills in:
- Movement: Bring your ideas to life using your body to tell a story.
- Improvisation: Think fast, adapt, and create moments that connect with people.
- Text and Character: Get to grips with scripts, understand characters, and make bold choices.
- Collaboration: Work with others to build trust, share ideas, and create powerful group pieces.
What You'll Get Out of It
- Build confidence: Learn to take up space and perform with clarity and presence.
- Boost creativity: Try out a range of styles and techniques to discover what excites you.
- Make new friends: Be part of a supportive, energetic group of young performers.
- Shine on stage: Work towards live performances that showcase your growth.
- Develop life skills: Develop teamwork, communication, and resilience that go beyond the rehearsal room.
Dates
Term 1: 17 August - 9 October 2026 (8 sessions)
Term 2: 6 October - 18 December 2026 (8 sessions)
Term 3: 5 January - 25 March 2027 (11 sessions - no classes 10 February)
Term 4: 2 April - 2 July 2027 (11 sessions - no classes 5 May)
Pricing
Term 1: £120 + booking fee
A small number of bursary places are available for those who need them. To access a bursary place, please email info@aberdeenartscentre.com.
A small number of travel bursaries are also available for those who require them. Please get in touch via the same address if these would be useful.
Meet Your Facilitators
Aedan Dufton, Creative Learning Assistant
Aedan is a NESCol graduate with an HNC in Acting and Performance. He is now an aspiring actor, working on various projects across Scotland - alongside his role as creative learning assistant at Aberdeen Arts Centre.
Recently, he has worked on TV and stage productions, as well as tackling creative script writing and producing an indie film.
Throughout his work in the Arts Centre, he wants to help inspire and motivate the next generation of actors to show them that it's ok to freely express their creativity.
