About 3Theatre 

‘ Bags of energy and enthusiasm’

‘ Cannot wait to go again’

‘ Thank You! ‘ 

‘ Outstanding! ‘

Taken from written testimonial  – 2017

*Nominated for ‘ Best Holiday Workshops’  in the 2019 Hoop awards.

3Theatre is a new approach to theatre education aiming to build confidence and positive mental health practice through the arts. 3T was founded by Claire Doyle in 2016.

With over 20 years of performance and teaching experience, alongside extensive training at the Royal Academy of Music (London) and the Theatre School of Dance and Drama (Edinburgh) Claire has enjoyed a varied career receiving an array of accolades, including the HL Hammond Prize (RAM). In addition to her wide-ranging performance experience, Claire has enjoyed playing a key creative role in a multitude of innovative theatre, film and dance projects worldwide.

Now living in Edinburgh with her young family and regularly leading workshops for youths, Claire has come to appreciate the brilliance and creativity of young minds and the importance of confidence, resilience and positivity in their development.Claire’s wealth of experience and training coupled with her desire to support and encourage young people lead to the creation of 3T – an inclusive social enterprise designed to harness the power of the imagination and spread the joy of creativity … to all! 

The 3Team is made up of hand picked, experienced professionals in theatre, music, performance and teaching who guide all students through-out their learning journey. 

2019 and 2020 

3Theatre continue to work alongside schools and nurseries and provide bespoke workshops/classes designed to engage and inspire young minds.In every holiday you’ll find a ‘Smile!’ or Skills project and you can also catch us running classes for local after school clubs programmes.  

Claire also takes on select private students in the UK and U.S and is invited to teach visiting ( overseas) and resident performing arts students across Scotland.

In 2018 we started to fund and part fund creative experiences for primary/secondary schools, local community groups and charities. This work continues to grow and we look forward to developing some brilliant projects for 2020.

Our Saltire Team

Each holiday project we run has a selected group of young adults who we support in their learning. As part of the ‘Saltire Team’ you can gain skills in areas including small business set up, communication, marketing, arts techniques and teaching. Every one of the Saltire students are eligible for awards honouring their commitment and talent.To apply to become part of our ‘Saltire Team’ visit our registration page or leave a message in the ‘ Contact Us’ tab. Everyone is welcome!

More information on 3T can be found by following us on social media …. you’ll get to see our creative adventures, student stories and shout outs in recognition of student’s personal success.  

Empowering Creativity

Be Part of The Story

About our workshops

‘I did it! I can do it again.I want to do more…’

‘ They loved it…couldn’t wait to get out the car to start each day ‘

‘ (Smile!) is talked about for a long time after it’s finished ‘

‘ ..now we have to plan our holiday around ‘ Smile!’….they don’t want to miss it ‘

These are a sample of comments and written testimonial – 2017 / 18

3Theatre’s award nominated  workshop is called ‘Smile!’. A four day creative experience where we turn a blank page into a story on stage. Rated 5 Stars by participants, parents and industry professionals. 

 The aim is simple; create a supportive and creative environment in which everyone can realise their potential. Students are given the practical tools and opportunity to explore ideas, gain confidence in their ability and instincts and be inspired to work effectively towards their goals.

3Theatre prides itself on inclusivity and students of all ages, stages and confidence levels are welcomed with a smile. 

Be part of the story.

Awards for students – available on the ‘Smile!’ Performance Project 

We offer two award programmes. All ‘Smile!’ participants have the opportunity to record  their journey from the workshop to be submitted for an accredited award. By recognising each student’s learning journey, the aim of the award programme is to highlight personal achievement and how these skills can transfer into life and work.These awards are recognised by SQA and SCQF ( the national credit transfer system for all levels of qualifications in Scotland).

Each Saltire student can track their progress in a government recognised award scheme.

‘Smile!’ Skills – a new style of workshop experience for 2019

‘Smile!’ Skills is a new workshop format being introduced in 2019. These workshops will run through out the year as an alternative way of learning through fun. We will focus on strengthening skills and encouraging students to try out the new. There will be an added well-being element where we focus on styles of learning and individuality. The aim is to empower each student by exploring ways to approach challenges. These workshops will be open to visiting professionals… so keep your eyes peeled for updates!

This course has the added option of single day sign up.

Working for the community

3Theatre believe that the benefits of the arts should be available to everyone, regardless of circumstance.

If you are part of a school, community group, private company or charity and have an idea to create something special, please get in touch using the contact form on this site. We love brainstorming unique and inspirational ideas. To find out more about our work you can check out our Insta, Facebook, Twitter and facebook for updates and sneek peeks! 

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