Blythwood
Theatre
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At Blythwood Theatre, we’re here to help young people realise their potential.
We offer a range of classes, from community theatre and work within schools and organisations, to more traditional youth theatre classes. We also offer one-to-one support and guidance for those preparing for professional auditions, drama exams, or getting ready to apply to drama school.
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We want to help all our students to build confidence, develop new skills, and feel a sense of achievement. Our goal is to spark a passion for theatre, performance, and drama by helping young people feel at home on stage.
Whether it’s a professional production, a community theatre project, or an end-of - term show by one of our youth theatre groups, we give all our students and
performers the skills and space to shine.
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As a social enterprise we take pride in creating collaborative projects. Our work is often inspired by the experiences of our students, or the issues that matter to them. We believe everyone on our stage has a voice that should be heard, and we’re here to help them achieve that.
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We also offer adult classes and coaching and ASN classes. We partner and
collaborate with a range of organisations within our community to create theatre that speaks to people and tells their story.
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This is theatre that makes a difference. This is theatre with a social conscience.
To find out more about our youth theatre and community classes click here.
Our Acting Training
Classes
We have youth theatre classes at various venues in Edinburgh. There are term time classes and holiday classes.
Workshops
We provide specialist workshops in acting, physical theatre, clowning and acting for camera. Tutors work with all ages. All workshops can be adapted and tailored to individual requirements. Please get in contact.
Private Coaching
Private coaching in acting, movement, wellbeing and singing is available upon request. Please contact for availability and prices.
About
Blythwood Theatre
Blythwood theatre runs classes and creates theatre with a social conscience. Blythwood Theatre are a social enterprise based in Leith and work throughout Edinburgh, and East Lothian.
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At Blythwood theatre ensuring that all children and adults have access to quality performing arts education is at the heart of the theatre company.
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Blythwood theatre has a number of classes throughout Edinburgh and East Lothian. We also run community classes with Citadel Arts Group and Abbeyhil Primary.
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Blythwood Theatre is manages by Marilyn Blyth Wilson who is a professional actor, director, and teacher.
Testimonials
“I have attended Marilyn’s class for a very long time, and it has always been amazing. The classes are great quality, and recently we just participated in a show which was very good. She always takes her work seriously and it really shows.”
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“I appreciate the teaching approach, show content, student involvement. I appreciate that the children took the lead with ideas and concepts of how the show was put together.”
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“My son is neurodivergent and sometimes struggles with noise/chatter in the classroom and Marilyn is always able to handle his needs with compassion and kindness. It has been a joy to see his confidence grow as he learns the intricacies involved behind the scenes in a theatre company.
“I appreciate the teaching approach, show content, student involvement. I appreciate that the children took the lead with ideas and concepts of how the show was put together.”
“It’s such an amazing class, I love being here.”
“I love drama, I find myself able to be myself. Please keep going”
Contact
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