Roses Young Creatives (RYC)
Roses Young Creatives (RYC)
North Gloucestershire's only youth theatre on stage every week.
What is RYC?
Roses Young Creatives (RYC) is a vibrant, inclusive youth theatre based at The Roses Theatre, open to young people aged 5-19. We’re proud to offer weekly sessions where young voices find a stage. Our weekly sessions offer a genuine creative-industry experience and throughout the year, participants benefit from specialist sessions led by industry professionals from across the UK. Our in-house productions are curated to be professionally managed for a seamless transition into further education or a performing career with opportunities for those interested to explore directing, producing and design.
Why Join RYC?
At RYC, we believe in:
- Building confidence through performance and creative collaboration.
- Nurturing talent in whatever form it takes.
- Developing skills that go far beyond drama, dance and singing.
Our weekly sessions offer a genuine creative-industry experience and throughout the year, participants benefit from specialist sessions led by industry professionals from across the UK. Our in-house productions are curated to be professionally managed for a seamless transition into further education or a performing career with opportunities for those interested to explore directing, producing and design.
How to Join
Call 01684 295074 or email: boxo@rosestheatre.org to join.
Programme Overview 2025-26
Our weekly sessions offer a genuine creative-industry experience and throughout the year, participants benefit from specialist sessions led by industry professionals from across the UK. Our in-house productions are curated to be professionally managed for a seamless transition into further education or a performing career with opportunities for those interested to explore directing, producing and design.
Key Dates to Watch RYC!
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Roots & Reflections: Performance 1 | Sun 7 Dec 2025 | Bishop’s Cleeve Library |
| Winter Showcases | Sun 8 Feb 2026 | The Roses Theatre |
| Roots & Reflections: Final Performance | Sun 10 May 2026 | The Roses Theatre |
| The Adventure of Peter’s Shadow | Thu 18 Jun 2026 | The Roses Theatre |
| The Addams Family Young@Part | Fri 10 Jul - Sat 11 Jul 2026 | The Roses Theatre |
Term Dates
| Term | Mondays (excluding bank holidays) | Tuesdays |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | 8 Sep – 20 Oct | 9 Sep – 21 Oct |
| Autumn 2 | 3 Nov – 15 Dec | 4 Nov – 16 Dec |
| Winter 1 | 12 Jan - 9 Feb | 13 Jan - 10 Feb |
| Winter 2 | 23 Feb - 23 Mar | 24 Feb - 24 Mar |
| Spring 1 | 13 Apr - 18 May | 14 Apr - 19 May |
| Spring 2 | 1 Jun - 13 Jul | 2 Jun - 14 Jul |
National Association of Youth Theatres
| Age Group (School Year) | Day | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners (Years 1 & 2) | Mondays | 4.30-5.15pm | £8 per week |
| Juniors (Years 3 & 4) | Mondays | 5.20-6.05pm | £8 per week |
| Intermediates (Years 5 & 6) | Tuesdays | 4.30-5.30pm | £9 per week |
| Seniors: Group One (Years 7 - 9) | Tuesdays | 5.35-6.40pm | £10 per week |
| Seniors: Group Two (Years 7 - 9) | Tuesdays | 6.45-7.50pm | £10 per week |
| Company (Years 10+) | Tuesdays | 8.00-9.15pm | £11 per week |
