Following our pilot programme collaborating with the Arts and Health Team at Alder Hey, we will be continuing our YEP x Alder Hey Creative Play sessions from September 2025 – a youth theatre for 8-13 year olds.
YEP x Alder Hey is FREE and for young people who are currently under the care of Alder Hey Health Teams as an Outpatient and facing disadvantages due to the impact their illness has on their lives. No previous experience of drama is necessary.
Sessions are designed to support young people to connect with their community, develop wellbeing and resilience, and explore their creative storytelling skills – and to have fun!
In sessions you will:
• build confidence
• make new friends
• make decisions together
• explore creativity
• learn storytelling and theatre-making skills
• have an opportunity to share work
• meet creative professionals
Sessions are led by creative artists who have lots of experience working with young people. We are young-person led: this means that we build and create stories together. Young people have agency to make decisions that shape their learning and support each other to grow.
Sessions take place on Saturdays at: Liverpool Everyman Theatre, Hope Street, L1 9BH (Entrance via Stage Door on Arrad Street, L7 7JE at the back of the building)
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If you have any questions about the programme, please email the team on yep@everymanplayhouse.com
YEP x Alder Hey Term Dates and Times:
8–11-year-olds (Primary) 9.30am to 11am
11–13-Year-olds (Secondary) 11.15am to 12.45pm
Sessions will take place
31 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar.
Frequently asked questions
There will be up to 15 people per session.
There is step free access to the Stage Door and lift access to level one, where our sessions take place.
At the beginning of every session the practitioner will let you know the plan. If you want this in advance let us know.
We have accessible toilets and a changing place.
You will have a tour of the spaces at your first session. If you want to do this any earlier let us know by emailing community@everymanplayhouse.com
We have a breakout space that you can use if you need to take a moment. Staff will always be nearby.
The age groups are a recommendation, and we are happy to discuss which group would work best for your young people.
There is a water cooler available to fill up bottles. We have a break halfway through sessions, so young people are welcome to bring drinks and snacks. Because of potential allergies, we are unable to share food or treats.
Our friends at Graeae Theatre Company run online sessions on the first Saturday morning of every month, for children aged 6-11. Children’s Company is open to anyone aged 6-11 who is Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent. Email mette@graeae.org or visit graeae.org