theatre company
For passionate young actors aged 13-18 who want to gain experience in staging a scripted piece of theatre.
Each year, Connections commissions a selection of brand-new plays for young people to perform, pairing some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.
Under the guidance of an experienced director, The Theatre Company will work on creating a performance of Cloud Busting for National Theatre Connections Festival in April 2026.
It will be performed on stage as a home performance at The Workshop, King’s Lynn and a partner performance at The Garage, Norwich!
home performance schedule (king's Lynn)
Due to our upcoming relocation, we will be holding the next term of rehearsals at Discovery Centre in North Lynn which is located at Columbia Way, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 2LA, approximately a 6 minute drive from The Workshop.
Tech/Dress Rehearsals will be on 8 April 2026, and your performance day is 9 April 2026.
Family, friends and anyone that wishes to watch can purchase ticket’s via what’s on page.
Please find dates and times below, along with a reminder of what you may need to bring with you.
Location Date Time Session What You Need Discovery Centre
Main HallWednesday 25 February 2026 5-6.30pm Rehearsals
Spring Term (1)Drink, Script Discovery Centre
Main HallFriday 6 March 2026 5-6.30pm Rehearsals
Spring Term (2)Drink, Script Discovery Centre
Main HallFriday 13 March 2026 5-6.30pm Rehearsals
Spring Term (3)Drink, Script Discovery Centre
Main HallFriday 20 March 2026 5-6.30pm Rehearsals
Spring Term (4)Drink, Script Discovery Centre
Main HallFriday 27 March 2026 5-6.30pm Rehearsals
Spring Term (5)Drink, Script Discovery Centre
Main HallWednesday 1 April 2026 4-7pm Rehearsals
Spring Term (6)Drink, Script Discovery Centre
Main HallWednesday 8 April 2026 10am-4pm Tech/Dress Rehearsals Script, Drink, Snacks, Lunch (12-1pm), Any Costumes Discovery Centre
Main HallThursday 9 April 2026 3-7.30pm Rehearsals & Performance Script, Drink, Snacks, Dinner (5-6pm), Any Costumes
partner performance schedule (norwich)
Your Partner Performance will be on Saturday 18 April, located at our sister site The Garage, Norwich.
You will need to make your own way to The Garage, located at 14 Chapel Field North Norwich, NR2 1NY.
- There is a direct bus route to Norwich Bus Station with Excel, and The Garage is approximately 10 minutes walk away.
- Further visiting information can be found here: https://www.thegarage.org.uk/your-visit/
Please make sure your child has enough food, drinks and snacks throughout the day.
See below your full day schedule and reminders on what to bring with you.
Date Location Time Session What To Bring Saturday 18 April 2026 Studio 3 11.30-12.30pm Workshop Studio 1 12.30-1.30pm Lunch Drinks, Snacks Theatre 1.30-3.30pm Get In Script, Drinks, Snacks, Costumes Studio 5 3.30-5pm Warm Up Script, Costumes Theatre 4-5pm Cloud Busting Partner Performance Script, Costumes Studio 1 5.30-6.30pm Dinner *Pizza will be provided Theatre 6.30-7.30pm Westacre Theatre Partner Performance Theatre 7.30-8pm Silent Disco *For all participating companies
Theatre company membership fees
Successful students will be subscribed to a membership of automatic monthly charges, covering all participatory fees including: Sessions, rehearsals, tech/dress days and performances.
There is an initial deposit fee of £85.00, followed by 7 monthly instalments of £85.00 across 1 October 2025 – 1 April 2026.
By subscribing to this membership, you agree to the full Terms & Conditions (please read in full)
There is a 2 week cancellation period at the point of sign up.