Hackney Showroom Young Actors is a free, high level skills-based training programme for 18-25 year olds from Hackney, Haringey & Islington who are serious about a career in acting. The two term course runs on Tuesday evenings from 7-9.30pm.

Participants work with leading industry professionals covering a syllabus similar to that of drama school, developing a range of techniques such as: interpreting and analysing text including Shakespeare, classic and contemporary drama; vocal work; movement; improvisation; clowning; and audition practice.

This is a great opportunity for young people who – for whatever reason – may be unable to attend drama school, or as a foundation to enable entry into drama school or go straight into work.

Hackney Showroom is wheelchair accessible.

We have not opened applications for the 2023 programme, but please fill in the form below if you would like to be updated when we do.

HSYA 2021 was supported by the Mayor of London’s Young Londoners Fund.