Lyra

About

Lyra has a transformative impact on the lives of children and teenagers through engagement with a broad, rich programme of world-class performing arts. Based in the extraordinary community of Greater Craigmillar (Edinburgh) since 2012, Lyra runs Artspace, Scotland's first and only performing arts venue exclusively for children and teenagers. Lyra challenges the inequity of quality performing arts provision for children and teenagers, regardless of their ability to pay. We overcome socio-economic disadvantage by empowering children and teenagers to access their cultural rights, engaging them in the arts as co-curators and collaborators. Our aim is to reach every child and teenager in Greater Craigmillar, and our vision is that they will one day lead Lyra in the future.

Where we work