Young Company

We build theatre makers

Young Company: Saturdays – 10am-1pm

Young Company LAMDA: Saturdays – 9:15am-10am

@ The Abbey School, Kendrick Rd, Reading

For ages 8-18

If you haven’t yet experienced Young Company and would like to try it out, click the button below to book a FREE TRIAL.

If you’ve previously signed up, you can also re-book for the new term. Sign up now to secure your place.

Young Company is one of the most supportive, kind atmospheres I’ve ever experienced and no matter how you look, dress or act, no one here will judge you. I feel like I can really be myself here.”

Martha – Young Company student

Hey there Young Company past and present!

We’ve launched a new system for booking your Young Company classes. Using this new system, you only need to insert your details once and they’ll be stored for all future bookings. You can book anywhere, anytime, on any device, when it’s convenient for you.

Once you find your class, select “info and booking” and follow the steps to create a ClassForKids account (if you don’t already have one). You’ll automatically be taken straight through to complete your booking and pay.

To get started, simply click the ‘Free trial’ button above. It really is that easy.

We are starting a new ‘Mini Performers’ class in the new year for 4-7 year olds so please spread the word and use the link above to book on for a FREE trial class.

“I like coming to Young Company because I can be myself”

Young Company student

What’s Young Company?

Come and join our fun classes to discover who you are, learn about the power of theatre and build friendships.

At Young Company, you’ll be part of exciting productions and you’ll learn how to devise scenes, sing, dance and improvise! You’ll even learn about stage management, plus we’ll introduce you to lighting and sound design.

Young Company has been an amazing experience for J. You must be doing something right!”

Youth Support Worker

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Oh, and did we mention our professional opportunities? As a member of Young Company, you’ll be eligible for our professional work experience, paid internships (18+) and child actor roles in our epic professional shows!

“She has definitely come out of her shell when it comes to being around people, talking to people and putting herself forward for things.”

Parent of Young Company student

On top of all that, we’ll also teach you how to speak confidently, to work in a team, to share ideas and support others in order to get the best out of a group.

We’d love to welcome you into the RABBLE.

*We created this brand in 2015 to embolden you, the inspiring creative people who fill this town with optimism and pride.

Meet the team

Emma Garrett

Education Facilitator

Emma trained as an actor at The academy of Live & Recorded Arts, London (ALRA) and later at H.B. Studios New York.

Emma’s theatre credits have included playing ‘Allegra’ in Key Largo with Show of
Strength Theatre Company in Bristol, ‘Iris’ in Anthony & Cleopatra with Revelation Theatre and more recently ‘Eileen’ in Half Light and ‘Maureen’ in The Common People with Greenham Theatre Co.

Emma has worked extensively leading drama workshops in both Primary and Secondary settings and since qualifying in 2010 has also taught English as a foreign language.

Emma has worked both as an actor and professional storyteller at multiple venues
across West Berkshire including the award-winning Watermill Theatre at Bangor.

Prior to working with RABBLE Theatre, Emma ran ‘Tiny Creatives’, an arts-based group for pre-schoolers with Really Rural Productions.

Emma was thrilled to join RABBLE Theatre in 2023, working at first as a freelance
facilitator but then later joining the core team.

Emma’s role at RABBLE is a varied one. Most days she will be teaching LAMDA classes. She runs Young Performers Afterschool Clubs, heads up the Young Company (for 8-18-year-olds), Mini Performers (for 4-7-year-olds) and helps lead Get Up On Stage, our adult
acting school.

Emma is a passionate believer in theatre being an inclusive space for all, which is why she was particularly drawn to the work and ethos of RABBLE Theatre and is proud to be part of the RABBLE crew!

Jack Norris

Jack trained as an actor at Drama St Mary’s on the Physical Theatre BA course. Since graduating in 2019 he has worked with some of the UK’s leading physical theatre companies; as both a performer and movement director.

Jack’s professional credits include: Waiting for Godot by David Glass Ensemble (UK Tour), Memories of The Marshland by ZooCo (Jacksons Lane), From Here On by Gecko (European Tour) Requiem by Michelle Brøndum (Channel 4) and Bossy (UK Tour/ Lyric Hammersmith).

Since training, Jack has taught across the UK at many levels of education – ranging from Primary, all the way up to Undergraduate. Jack sees teaching as a privilege; and a way to serve others whilst developing his own craft.

Jack is currently working as a creative associate of both the David Glass Ensemble and Gecko Theatre. Alongside facilitating with RABBLE.

Prices:

Young Company:

@ The Abbey School, Reading

£21.50 per week (payable termly).

Saturdays 10am-1pm.

Performance fee: £30 (only payable by those taking part in the end of term show).

Young Company LAMDA Class:

Saturdays 9:15am-10am.

£10.50 per week (payable termly).

RABBLE Access Fund

Want to get involved but don't have the funds?

If you are thinking I’d love to experience that, but you need help with some or all of the fees, then why not apply to the RABBLE Access Fund? The aim of the Access Fund is to make sure that everyone can access our work. You may want to send your child to our Saturday School, or you yourself might fancy a term of Get Up On Stage. Perhaps you want your community group or school to come to a production. Whatever it is, you can apply to us and we’ll see if we can help. You can apply for 50% of 100% of the cost of your ticket(s)/fees.

To apply, either send us a video or write us an email, explaining who you are, why you want to attend and a little about your situation. Don’t worry, all your information is completely confidential and the benefactors are never revealed (unless they really want to be).

If you are interested in applying to the fund for all or part of your fees, please state so on your enrolment form. There is no cash equivalent.

“My entire education – school, a year abroad, university and drama school – was funded through bursaries, so it feels pretty amazing to now be involved in a charity that’s enabling others to gain skills and get more involved with the community.” Toby Davies, RABBLE Theatre’s Artistic Director

Bursaries for RABBLE Access Fund students

If you’re an Access Fund student, you can apply for a full 7 year bursary worth up to £271,530 at the world-renowned, arts-focused Christ’s Hospital School, paid for by The Worshipful Company of Grocers.

Contact us for more information.