YEP Writers sessions will include the following:
•    Developing skills in writing techniques.
•    The process of theatre making.
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Writing a short piece for theatre and receiving feedback.
• Submit a monologue/duologue to be performed by professional actors at the YEP Writers Showcase.
•    Exploring creative opportunities.
•    Taking part in masterclasses.
•    Mentoring.
•    Going on trips and seeing theatre.
•    Meeting other young people and networking to build your own community and connections.
•    Engagement with the creative process of at least one professional production.
The group size is up to 10 people.

YEP Writers will showcase their writing in the YEP Writers Showcase. You’ll be supported to write a 10-minute monologue or duologue, with the opportunity to see it take to the stage, directed by emerging directors and with a company of professional actors.

•    Aged 18-25.
•    Living in Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral).
•    Creative.
•    Imaginative.
•    Open to ideas.
•    Expressive.
•    Willing to learn, play and make mistakes.

•    Interested in a career in the creative industry.
•    Disengaged from education.
•    Limited by opportunities in the arts.
•    On an Education, Health and Care plan.
•    A young carer.
•    In care.
•    D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
•    Global Majority.
•    LGBTQIA+.
• In a job that is not creative.
•    Studying or graduated and need some support to progress.

•    Meet new friends.
•    Be creative in a new space.
•    Develop your creative writing skills.
•    Present your work at a showcase.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Our outstanding team of freelancers are professional theatre makers and experienced in making work with young people. Our New Works Associate will run YEP Writers and there’ll be masterclasses with visiting professionals working in the industry too.

Our Young People’s Advocate will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding on your next steps at the end of your course. There will also be support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building.

YEP Writers is Wed 14 Jan 2026 until Sat 10 Oct 2026.
• YEP Induction Sat 24 Jan, 2-6pm.
• Weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 5-7pm.
• YEP Writers Showcase Development 22-23 Jul 2026.
• YEP Writers Showcase 5-10 Oct 2026.
You must be able to attend these dates to apply. If you are unsure, please get in touch with us.

Recruitment for YEP Class of 2026 has now closed.
Recruitment for Class of 2027 will open in autumn 2026.

We work with referral partners to ensure that we are reaching the people who will benefit most from our creative training. If you are a professional working with young people, please drop us an email on yep@everymanplayhouse.com to find out how you can refer a young person into YEP.