We feel that the strict structure of formal education is one of the major culprits that is causing anxiety, stress and lack of mental wellbeing among some young people with the result that some of them lose their enthusiasm for learning In line with the “Europe 2020 Strategy, that supports the Rethinking of Education” our project “Youth work with a difference” created a space for youth workers, youth leaders and teachers to experiment with the introduction of youth theatre techniques and methods as an alternative, innovative and creative learning approach in youth work and in schools. Thus, our main aim was to enhance the competences of youth workers to be able to enhance enthusiasm in the learning process of their youth through the introduction of youth theatre methods in youth work Objectives of our project In line with our main aim to introduce an alternative, innovative and creative learning approach in youth work and in formal education that will increase enthusiasm in the learning process of youth, we identified seven (7) objectives: 1. By exposing participants to the nature, purpose and Non-formal actives that are applied in youth theatre process 2. By providing a space for participants to brain storm, explore, practice hands on youth theatre techniques, skills and abilities 3. By supporting participants devise and present In small teams, a number of mini sketches 4. By encouraging participants, in small teems to plan, organise and facilitate a one-hour self-led workshops (8 in all) implementing the Non-formal youth theatre techniques 5. By inviting participants to record the whole process and identify the learning outcomes of their self-led workshops 6. By asking participants to compile a daily report of the day’s activity and outcomes and hold an individual daily evaluation called “My Journal” to record one’s daily learning outcomes 7. To provide a space for evaluation and reflection and to exchange good practices and share insights acquired during the TC