Young Stars Shine at Lancaster Grand Theatre’s Youth Workshops

Lancaster Footlights celebrates a successful Easter half-term of performance workshops for local youth

Lancaster Footlights proudly welcomed dozens of budding performers through the doors of Lancaster Grand Theatre this Easter half-term for two dynamic youth workshops that nurtured creativity, confidence, and community spirit. Held on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April, the workshops focused on Acting and Singing, with 30 enthusiastic participants aged 9–16 attending each day.

The workshops were designed to give young people a supportive and inspiring space to explore the performing arts, led by a talented team of Footlights actors and performing arts professionals.

A Day of Drama
In Monday’s Acting Workshop, young performers took part in lively improvisation games and character-building exercises before splitting into small groups to devise original mini-performances. The day culminated with each group performing their piece for fellow participants and the workshop team, who offered constructive and encouraging feedback.

“I really enjoyed when we split into smaller groups to devise our mini performance. Everyone made me feel so welcome and not nervous at all,” said one participant.

Songs & Spotlight
Tuesday’s Singing Workshop brought even more energy, as the group learned and performed “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman. Together, they choreographed their performance and ended the session with a joyful showcase for friends and family.

“It was a lot of fun. I got to meet a lot of new people and enjoyed learning new skills. The singing was really fun—especially the warmups!”

Community Response
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with both parents and participants praising the quality, friendliness, and fun of the experience.

“Second year my daughter attended, and she’s loved it. So friendly and a good way of making friends and contacts for the future,” one parent shared.
Another added, “Dancing was an unexpected bonus, and my child liked that the choreography was created collectively.”

Looking Ahead
Thanks to the success of these workshops and valuable feedback from participants, Lancaster Footlights is already planning future youth engagement events.

“We’re so proud to support the next generation of performers,” said workshop coordinator Joye Heald. “It’s a joy to see their confidence grow in such a short space of time—and we can’t wait to welcome them back!”

Keep an eye on www.lancastergrand.co.uk and our social media channels for updates on the next round of workshops and ways to get involved.