For young people to thrive.
Award-winning, inclusivity-driven Youth Theatre, creating confidence in young people aged 5-19.
EYT is a community where young people excel in theatre and performance, grow in confidence, make lasting friendships and have a ton of fun. Co-led by Scottish BAFTA and RTS winning actor, Shauna Macdonald, with an incredible team of committed industry professionals. Your child will find their voice, hone their skills and discover so much more through the performing arts.










Our Classes
Autumn Term 2025
(11th Aug - 11th Oct)
Booking is open throughout Autumn Term and will close on Saturday 11th October to allow for Christmas show rehearsals and performances during Winter term
OUR LOCATIONS ARE:
BELLFIELD HUB, 16b BELLFIELD STREET, PORTOBELLO EH15 2BP
ST MARK’S CHURCH, 287 PORTOBELLO HIGH STREET EH15 2AR
ST JOHN’S CHURCH, 35 BRIGHTON PLACE EH15 1LT
ST MARTIN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, 232 DALRY ROAD EH11 2JG
When you click ‘Book a Class’ you will be asked to create an account and enter your child’s details to book.
[Cancellation - this can only be done by emailing us at info@eytheatre.com]
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FEATURE CLASS
Musical Madness
Musical Theatre. Age 8-11yrs & 12-18yrs
18:00-19:30
NO AUDITION NECESSARY!
As well as learning hit songs and dance routines, you'll be able to show your skills with a performance showcase twice per year. You don't need any previous experience, just bags of energy and we'll provide the rest- what are you waiting for?
FEATURE LOCATION
Classes in Gorgie Dalry
New for 2025, we are establishing classes for ages 5-7y, 8-11y, 12-14y & 15-19y in the lovely St Martin’s Community Resource Centre on Dalry Road.
Start with a taster class for just £7!
EYT Fringe 2026 is coming! Join us for an unforgettable theatre adventure with rehearsals taking place in the last two weeks of July and performances running 7th to 11th August 2026. There is a participation fee with bursary places available. Auditions will take place around May/June 2026.
Bonus Fringe Perks! As an EYT Fringe performer, students receive a FREE 'theSpaceUK' show pass, giving access to loads of other performances across the festival all for free.
Fringe Experience
Cinema School Online
Learn the craft of filmmaking with award winning filmmaker, EYCS leader and film lecturer, Paul Barrie.
This course takes place via Zoom across the whole of Scotland. It is a fantastic way to connect with other film makers from different backgrounds and creative experiences. Students will have the opportunity to shoot their own films under the guidance of Edinburgh Youth Cinema School professionals.
2026 Dates TBC