STRANGE TOWN YOUNG COMPANY (18-25s)


Are you interested in theatre? Keen on developing your skills as a performer, writer, director, designer or backstage?


Have you had experience as a member of a youth theatre, or of drama in general, and are you looking to build on it?

Or are you hoping to go to drama school in the near future?


If you would like to join a group of like-minded people, then why not come along?

Strange Town Young Company is for 18-25s who have a strong interest in theatre and who are possibly thinking of taking up a career in it.  It is also for those who simply want to develop their skills as actors, writers, directors and designers.  We write our own material and perform in Edinburgh venues.

The company meets at Out of the Blue on Mondays from 8pm-10pm.  Term dates for Sept-Dec are as follows:-

Mondays 8pm-10pm Sept 2nd - Dec 16th 

For more info about the autumn term or a booking form contact info@strangetown.org.uk

or call Steve on 0131 629 0292

Christmas Performances

The Young Company will be performing Tinseltrash by Alan Gordon, Tim Primrose & Sam Siggs at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sun 18 and Mon 19 December at 7.30pm - call box office 0131 556 9579 to book your tickets to see the Christmas show for people who don't like Christmas....

Strange Town Young Company at the Fringe 2011

The Young Company had phenomenal success at this year's Fringe with Hex by Tim Primrose and Sam Siggs:-


What the critics said:-

"What's striking about the show...is its rare combination of near-perfect dramatic structure and pitch-perfect performance"

Joyce McMillan, Scotsman

"Absurd...expertly pitched comedy...filled with humour and strange twists...what Fringe shows should be"

TVBomb.co.uk

"Hilarious.  Roomful of people laughing with delight.The less you know going in the better."

Neil Gaiman via Twitter

"What a marvellous play - Abigail's Party meets The Exorcist in a New Age corner of Edinburgh"

Irvine Welsh

Strange Town Young Company: Limited Editions

The Young Company performed six new short plays at the Scottish Storytelling Centre Tue 31 May & Wed 1 June, to critical acclaim (4  star review in The Scotsman):-


What the critics said:-

"an evening that's as fulfilling today as it is promising for tomorrow"

Mark Fisher, Scotsman

Last year the Young Company collaborated with ineffect theatre company:-


Strange Town Young Company at the Fringe 2010

The Young Company performed Chow Mein by Tim Primrose to critical acclaim:-


What the critics said:-

"delivered with formidable skill...scarily accomplished"

Joyce McMillan, Scotsman