Young People
Get InvolvedIntroducing young people to the theatre and encouraging them to become theatremakers themselves lies at the heart of the Traverse’s engagement activities.
We regularly offer opportunities for young people to explore and develop their creative potential through theatre. Whether it's seeing a show, performing on stage or even writing their own play, we strongly believe that theatre can have a transformative effect on young people's lives.
Traverse Young Writers
Designed for young people aged 18-25 who want support to find their own voice.
Breakthrough Writers: Launchpad
A digital writers group for those with little or no writing experience, living in Scotland and aged 18+. Led by playwright Stef Smith. Applications open in Jan 2022.
Breakthrough Writers: In Residence
Accepts anonymised, full-length stage scripts from writers at any stage of their career, with 6 receiving 6 month' mentorship from the Traverse Artistic Team.
Creating Space Writers' Group
Offers a safe and supported environment for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse early- and mid-career writers, based in Scotland, to further develop their creativity and work. Led by playwright Mariem Omari.
First Stages Festival 2022
Our First Stages Festival returns to showcase new plays by artists making their Traverse playwriting debut and offer new development opportunities to writers, artists and audiences around the world on a range of topics and themes.
£1 Tickets
Are you under 25, or receiving any low-income benefits? We're offering a limited number of £1 tickets for selected shows and performances.
Positive Stories for Negative Times
Free plays written by leading playwrights, designed for youth theatre groups aged 6-25.