We’re excited to offer a dynamic and diverse creative programme at Crewe Lyceum Theatre, and we’d love for you to join us!

We have four Youth Theatre Groups for ages 5-18, Lyceum Lites – our Drama Group for adults with learning disabilities, the Young Ambassadors Work Experience Programme, our annual Summer Youth Project and much more!

Check out what’s coming up in Creative Learning and discover how you can get involved!

For more details on any part of our Creative Learning programme, please contact Hollie Wimpenny at .

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Youth Theatre

Join the Lyceum Youth Theatre at Crewe’s historic theatre to make friends, learn new skills, and build confidence! Work with professional artists in a creative, friendly environment. Terms run 12 weeks alongside the Cheshire East school calendar and is open to ages 5-18.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

Creative Connections

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has teamed up with Visyon, a local mental health charity dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of children, young people, and their families in Cheshire East. We’re offering a free 10-week programme for young people aged 12-16, where they can explore various creative outlets and learn valuable skills for managing their mental health and overall wellbeing.

Learn more here: CREATIVE CONNECTIONS!

Lyceum Lites

Lyceum LITES is a theatre project for adults with neurodiversity and learning disabilities, set up in partnership with The Wingate Centre. Lead practitioner Ian Linton, who has over 14-years’ experience, will teach performance techniques and skills that best promote better communication and social interaction, while building self-confidence and creativity. The term will run for 10 weeks, meeting every Monday from10.30-12noon.

*The session lasts for 1 hour with 15 minutes either side for accessing the building.

Ticket Price: £50 for all ten sessions (No £3.65 transaction charge applied)

*Please note there is no step free access to our Studio Theatre. If you have any accessibility requirements, please email [email protected] before booking.

If this is your first time attending, the first session is a free taster. Please fill in this REGISTRATION FORM before your first session.

Book for the next term here: Summer Term: Monday 28th April 2025 till Monday 14th July 2025

Schools and Community Groups

We offer tailored drama workshops for schools and community groups, with some of our most popular sessions including:

• History (Victorians, Vikings, WW2, About Crewe)

• World Book Day

• Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Creative Careers

We also provide Backstage Tours of our historic theatre.

For more information, please contact Hollie Wimpenny, Creative Learning Manager, at [email protected].

Crewe Lyceum Young Ambassadors

The Young Ambassadors is our one-year work experience programme for ages 14-18, meeting weekly to develop creative projects, input into aspects of the Theatre including programming, marketing and outreach, and connect with the local creative community.

More info
Crewe Young Ambassadors

Summer Youth Production

Join us for two weeks in August to work with a professional director, choreographer, and musical director as you rehearse and perform the full-scale smash hit musical Annie on our Main Stage! You'll take part in three exciting performances and is open to ages 8-18. 2025 Dates: Auditions: Sunday 4th May 2025 Project Dates: Monday 11th August – Saturday 23rd August 2025 Audition Applications are now OPEN! Click below to download your application pack:

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Lyceum Square is an exciting new event space right in the heart of Crewe’s town centre.

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