About Yes And: ages 8-12
A supportive drama group for those ages 8-12 who are autistic or neurodivergent, or have autistic traits, ADHD, or other neurodivergent needs, identified or not, and their siblings and friends.
It's called Yes And because we accept each other's ideas and build on them with our own and channel your creativity.
Support
We are not able to offer one-to-one support to access sessions. If this would be important to you, you are welcome to bring a companion.
For many of us, trying something new, with new people, can be daunting, so we like to offer an opportunity for you to meet our Community Associate, Lixi Chivas, and ask any questions you may have.
All about Youth Theatre
What happens in a Youth Theatre session?
Each session is bespoke but they follow a similar schedule each week.
We check in with everyone in the group and share news from our week.
We warm up and play drama skills based games
We then have a main activity (related to the overall theme of the term)
And then we wraps up and conclude.
What do I need to bring?
Please wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and will keep you covered during any physical movement. Bring water in a clearly labelled or colourful bottle. If you have any medication you may need to take, please bring them in a clearly labelled bag and ensure a member of the team is aware (either by providing details in the above form or by contacting the team prior to the session).
Do I need to have any previous experience?
No, our sessions are bespoke to the group we are working with, and we offer a very supportive environment. Our Youth Theatre focuses on indivudual development, nurturing our young people to take their next step - whether that's a tip toe or a giant leap.
