Let’s Give Every Young Person a Chance to Shine.

Since 1965, Stage 65 Youth Theatre has transformed young lives - offering creativity, confidence, connection, and the magic of standing in the spotlight, sometimes for the very first time.

To celebrate 60 years of this extraordinary community, we’re launching a bold new mission:

to create 65 youth theatre bursaries across the next five years.

That’s 65 places for children and young people who couldn’t otherwise take part - because of financial hardship, limited access, or lack of opportunity.

We know there are children in Salisbury experiencing real deprivation. And with schools under pressure and creative subjects being cut, the opportunities Stage 65 provides have never been more vital.

A bursary of £250 covers an entire year of participation — including weekly drama sessions, access to performances, mentoring from professional theatre-makers, and a creative, inclusive space to grow.

Whether you’ve been part of the Stage 65 family as a parent, practitioner, participant, or simply someone who has cheered from the audience - you know how powerful youth theatre can be.

So we invite you to be part of this next chapter - in honour of your time on stage, the thrill of a child’s first standing ovation, your own love of theatre - or simply because you believe that EVERY young person deserves a chance.

Make your gift of a bursary today and help a new generation step into the light.

Here's the difference you can make: