Activities for
young people

Every week Gosforth Civic Theatre has great activities for up to 18-year-olds (up to 24 if you have additional needs), from a Gospel choir to contemporary dance.

GCT Voices
Youth Choir

Mondays during term time, from 9th Sep-21st Oct / 4th Nov-16th Dec.
4pm-5pm, 7-10yrs, £35 per ½ term

5pm-6.30pm, Free, For 11-18yrs (up to 24 if you have additional needs).

Audition to join 11+ this term on Mon 2nd Sep 5pm-6.30pm.

Come and sing with us! Ran by Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir, our youth choir is a class to learn to sing together in perfect harmony. Full of uplifting music which has its roots in Gospel, you help select the songs and have exciting opportunities to perform. Our group recently supported GCT Youth Dance and represented the North East at a National Festival.

To book your place for the audition or for more info on sessions please email admin@vovgc.co.uk.

Delivered by Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir.

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GCT Gaming Social

Tuedays during term time, under 11s 4.30pm - 6pm, 12 - 24s 6pm - 8pm.

Free or pay what you can per term

Gaming Social is a place where gamers can come together to play our huge range of consoles with their friends.

We started our in-person Gaming Social in 2018 as a way for people who love gaming to get together and socialise over something we’re all passionate about. We've amassed a collection of games and consoles, from Mega Drive, Spectrum, and NES to VR and PS5 and loads in between. We also have regular tournaments of Super Smash Bros on our big screen!

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SEND Contemporary Dance

Wednesdays during term time, 4pm - 5pm, free.

Our Contemporary Dance Class is open to young people with learning disabilities who enjoy dance, all you have to do is turn up! Led by a qualified contemporary dance teacher, beginners contemporary is perfect for those wishing to attend a fun class which will leave you feeling energised, inspired and worked out! For ages 14 - 24 years. Delivered by GCT.

Contact Kelly Turnbull for more info.

Curious Youth Music

Every other Tuesday during term time, 5.30pm - 8.30pm, free.

Curious Youth Music is a group for LGBTQIA+ musicians and aspiring producers aged 12-19. Led by Curious Arts, Curious Youth Music is an inclusive session to share your passion for music with fellow music fans. Come along to our meet-ups and have jam sessions, develop your song writing and work with professional musicians. Delivered by Curious Arts.

Contact Curious Arts

North East Deaf Youth Theatre

Third Saturday every month,

9.30am - 11.30am, free.

Join us for monthly North East Deaf Youth Theatre workshops! Designed for deaf children and young people aged 5 - 12 years, North East Deaf Youth Theatre explores all aspects of theatre-making including, creative writing, storytelling, acting, lighting and backstage skills to create group productions to share with friends and family. Delivered by Unfolding Theatre.

Contact Unfolding Theatre for more info

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Famous415

Sundays during term time, 9am - 5.30pm

Whether you’re content to sing into your hairbrush or have serious ambitions to make it in the industry, Famous 4.15 has something for you. We offer a range of classes for children and young people who want to develop their performance skills and have a good time.

Since 2001, Famous415 has offered real-life industry experience to give everyone their chance to shine. And we’re talking about being both in front of, and behind, the camera.

Our main focus is on live performances but in addition to those we provide a whole host of exciting opportunities including workshops, master classes, collaborations and Trinity College London Examinations.