Kidz R Us  has been announced as one of 95 volunteering groups from across the UK winning this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups voluntarily devoting their time for the benefit of others. 

adapted for the stage by Sarah Lincoln from the books by Philip Moran and Michael Foreman, by kind permission of Mabecron Books

Opens 7 July

We run courses in practical theatre skills, from technical to performance techniques.  Some are aimed at adults and some are purely for young people.  Our courses are open to members, volunteers and the general public, so if you've always wanted to learn something about theatre, bookmark this page, we're sure to have something for you.

All our courses take place at St Ives Theatre.  Costs may vary depending on content and duration of the course.

Please register with the website to access all the intereactive features. If you are a member, a volunteer or just come and watch the shows you can start a blog, submit photos or ask questions on the forum.

You can also sign up on the site to receive regular e-news from Kidz R Us.

Kidz R Us is a Youth Theatre based in St.Ives Cornwall and a registered charity. We have our own 321 seat theatre in the centre of town, the former Wesley Chapel with a full programme of shows throughout the year. Our Kidz are not paid but be assured that they strive and succeed to attain the standard of professional productions. In fact our company has performed in the West End at the London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall and Criterion Theatre and also at the world famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall throughout the past 15 years.