Peel Footlights Youth Theatre is a theatrical group run specifically for children in and around the Peel area. The aim of the group is to create unique theatre (as opposed to "amateur dramatics") Two sessions per week are held at the Philip Christian Centre, Peel. The sessions develop an understanding of stagecraft, increase confidence, develop creativity, improve team skills ... and children have a great deal of fun in the process!

Sessions for children aged over 8 are held on Tuesdays 4pm to 6pm, and early years (ages 6 to 8) run on Thursdays 4pm to 6pm. The following disciplines are taught :

Voice
Movement and control
Mime
Theatrical dance
Improvisation skills
Scripting from improvisation
Approaches to scripted drama
Stage design
Stage management
Sound-tracking
Costuming and make-up

Membership is £50 per six-week term with discounts for siblings. This covers tutor fees, hire of premises, performance licences, costumes, props & equipment and insurances.

Classes work towards performances in front of an audience, and both groups aim to stage two performances per year.