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family · Monday 7 September 2026 · Evening (Mondays) 
The Glens Centre Junior Youth Theatre (Sept-Dec Season)
At The Glens Centre · The New Line, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
At The Glens Centre · The New Line, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
If you have a child aged 9 to 12 who loves performing, The Glens Centre’s Junior Youth Theatre is one of the best things happening in north Leitrim this autumn. The ten-week Monday-evening programme runs from September through December, giving young people a proper grounding in drama - ensemble work, performance skills, and the kind of confidence that only comes from actually doing it on a real stage. It is not a once-off workshop; it is a sustained creative commitment, and it ends with a performance in front of an audience.
Sessions meet weekly on Monday evenings under experienced tutors who have been running drama for young people in this region for years. The work focuses on dramatic technique and ensemble - listening, timing, physical presence, and working as part of a group. There are also offsite workshop days woven into the season. The autumn term culminates in an end-of-term show on The Glens’ own stage, giving participants the full experience of performing in an actual theatre space. Leitrim County Council supports the programme, which keeps the fees low - starting from EUR 30 for the season. New members are always welcome, and the centre encourages families to get in touch ahead of the start date. Contact Mary at info@theglenscentre.com, or phone +353 (0)71 985 5833 (Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm).
Manorhamilton sits at the meeting point of several valleys in north Leitrim, roughly equidistant from Sligo and Enniskillen. By road it is about 30 minutes from Sligo town via the N16, and around 40 minutes from Bundoran on the N15 and R280. Bus Eireann route 66 connects Sligo to Manorhamilton with several services a day. The Glens Centre is on The New Line in the town centre - a short walk from the main street. Parking is available on the surrounding streets.
The town is a good base for the Iron Age hill fort at Manorhamilton Castle and for walking the surrounding Arroo and Hangman’s Hill trails. A quick detour to Glenade Lake or the Bonet River valley rewards anyone with an hour to spare. There is more to see in Manorhamilton and across Co. Leitrim.
Heading to The Glens Centre in Manorhamilton? Leitrim has plenty more to see. Read the Manorhamilton area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.