Delivered nationally across the UK, Playhouse is a unique participatory theatre project that commissions writers to create new work for school children aged 8-11 years. Offering training to teachers, rehearsal support and festivals to perform in; Playhouse connects school with professional theatres, writers and theatre makers, so they may be inspired and empowered to experience the benefits of professional theatre making.

  • Builds UK National connections between theatres and schools.

  • Hosts the biggest library of bespoke, specially commissioned scripts aimed at the children’s age and class size.

  • Sees children and teachers work alongside professional playwrights who write relevant scripts for children.

  • Offers a positive life experience for children that has a long term transformative impact.

  • Combats the decline of drama teaching and provision in primary schools.

Playhouse 2024/2025 is being delivered at Theatre Royal Plymouth, York Theatre Royal, Theatr Iolo, Birmingham Rep and Landmark Theatres.


The Playhouse Steering Group of three organisations; Theatre Royal Plymouth, York Theatre Royal and Theatr Iolo work in partnership to deliver the project annually.

If you would like to get involved with Playhouse in 24/25 then please email the steering partners below.