OX2 Collective is The North Wall’s leading Young Theatre Company, co-directed with St Edward’s School, forming part of The National Theatre Connections Festival 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to be cast in a play written by a leading playwright in the UK, perform in a professional venue (The North Wall Arts Centre) and be part of an inspiring theatre festival with thousands of their peers across the country.
This opportunity is best suited to young people, aged 14-18, with a passion and talent for theatre either on or off the stage, who wish to pursue high-level performance, stage-management or technical theatre experiences.
This is an open access project – all places are free.
What You Need To Know
- All applicants are required to complete an online application form (link below, deadline Friday 12 September 2025) and attend a workshop audition on Monday 15 September 2025 at The North Wall, 5pm – 6.30pm. This will be an informal, skills-based workshop offering opportunity for us to get to know applicants and share more about the OX2 Collective experience. There is no need to prepare anything in advance. There is no fee to audition.
- Offers of places in our 25-26 company will be confirmed by Friday 19 September 2025.
- Rehearsals are on Mondays at The North Wall, 5pm – 6.30pm
- Performances 4 March & 26 April 2026 at The North Wall.
- The North Wall’s NT Connections Festival will be 24 – 26 April 2026. OX2 Collective company members have free access to workshops and performances across all three days.
- Full rehearsal & performance dates/times are given within the application form.
You are welcome to share the application form with anyone you know who might love to be a part of OX2 Collective and the National Theatre Connections Festival at The North Wall this coming year.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Participation Manager, Laura, on T: 01865 319326 or E: howellsgreenl@thenorthwall.com
