Jumped Up Theatre has been carefully curating, enriching and meaningful experiences for young people in Peterborough for over 30 years. We craft experiences that prioritise young people’s agency and partner them with exceptional professionals to build their confidence and develop creative life skills.
From weekly youth programmes to one-night-only, award-winning national shows, our work fosters personal growth through engagement, connection — and most importantly, fun.
Check out everything we have to offer young people below and get in touch if you have any questions…
New Creatives
Our climate-focused creative youth programme with two ways to get involved is perfect for 14-19yrs and 20-24yrs. The New Creatives work with professional artists to develop original projects that tackle climate change or support the environment.
Runs annually during term time Oct 25 to May 26
Free | Peterborough Museum
Pied Piper
Pied Piper is an ambitious new family beatbox-musical, a raucous re-imagining of a medieval fairy-tale. Set in a contemporary Hamlin, a town not unlike your own, exploring themes of austerity, youth-led protest and the power of music and finding your voice.
Tues 3 March | The Cresset
Tickets £16/£9 conc
Group and school trip bookings available with wrap-around workshops. Contact Sarah at info@jumpeduptheatre.com
Youth Cypher
Youth Cypher is a FREE weekly programme where young people aged 11-18 learn beatbox and street dance with professional artists Kate Donnachie and Alex Hardie from Battersea Arts Centre's Beatbox Academy. Build confidence, express yourself, and have fun in a supportive space. Participants also get priority access to join the community cast of Pied Piper and perform on stage at the Cresset!
Taster session: 5-7pm Wednesday 10 December at The Cresset
Weekly sessions: Tuesdays 5-7pm at The Cresset
Young Reviewers
Young Reviewers connects 16-24 year olds with cultural experiences and professional mentoring to develop their voice through workshops, live events and peer discussion.
Every other Monday from 20 Oct - 26 Jan
FREE - Sign up now
Creative Spark
Creative Spark brings together artists, arts organisations, educators, community leaders, young people, and stakeholders to drive forward change in the provision of arts, culture and heritage for young people aged 0-25 in Peterborough.
Eco Games
A free Digital Toolkit of playful, fun, engaging games that get KS2/3 children thinking about their impact and the environment.
Created by our New Creatives 2024 cohort.
FREE
Coming Soon…
Pied Piper
Pied Piper is an ambitious new family beatbox-musical, a raucous re-imagining of a medieval fairy-tale. Set in a contemporary Hamlin, a town not unlike your own, exploring themes of austerity, youth-led protest and the power of music and finding your voice.
March 2026