Miracle Theatre has secured a grant from the Cornwall Community Foundation to kick-start a new theatre company open to anyone aged 13 to 19.
Launching in January 2026, Miracle Young Company will provide teenagers with the opportunity to take part in high-quality theatre-making in a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Designed to be open to everyone, the programme will offer young people the chance to explore performance, theatre technical skills such as lighting design, and collaboration regardless of experience or background.

The funding from the Cornwall Community Foundation will support the development of the weekly sessions and performance opportunities, enabling Miracle Theatre to nurture young talent and create a safe, inspiring space where young people can express themselves and build confidence through theatre.
Speaking about the award, Bill Scott, founder and co-Artistic Director from Miracle Theatre said:

“We are incredibly grateful to the Cornwall Community Foundation for their support. This grant allows us to launch Miracle Young Company, where young people feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged to be creative. We’re excited to open our doors to the next generation of Cornwall’s theatre-makers in January 2026.”

More information about Small Miracles can be found here Small Miracles | Miracle Theatre

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Miracle Theatre is a charity supporting the arts and education, registered charity number 1092029. The company receives regular funding from Arts Council England and Cornwall Council. Miracle raises the additional funds required to support its work, which includes developing new writing, training and supporting theatre talent, creating productions and undertaking rural touring, through earning income from ticket and programme sales, public fundraising, Friends schemes and applying to trusts and foundations. Thank you to everyone for their support. For more information, or to make a donation please visit Support Miracle | Miracle Theatre

Small Miracles is Miracle’s new programme of youth-focused work. It is an umbrella term for a variety of different projects that will continue Miracle’s commitment to nurturing and inspiring the next generation of local theatre makers. This includes growing partnerships with schools, an extended work experience programme and a new Youth Volunteer Scheme. Small Miracles is about providing creative opportunities for all young people, however, our core focus will be on the 13-19 age group.