1812 Youth Theatre

The 1812 Youth Theatre Company meets weekly in term time to take part in workshops, or rehearsals for productions, or to devise projects. Members are encouraged  to develop their acting skills, to learn about the technical and 'backstage' aspects of theatre and to explore new ideas. Working to create  good theatre takes a lot of discipline and commitment - to the production and to everyone else in it. It's also a lot of fun. Working  together like this does a lot to increase our members' self confidence and self esteem and their ability to express themselves and to communicate.

Together members produce challenging and innovative work to an extremely high standard in around three productions a year. Some join forces with the adult 1812 Company. In fact, some go on to join them regularly. Several of our members have successfully auditioned for the National Youth Theatre, being cast in productions at venues such as York Theatre Royal and West Yorkshire Playhouse. And some have gone on to Drama Schools and universities worlwide, to study theatre.

But perhaps the greatest achievements are those that are most difficult to measure. The loyalty and sense of identity which develop and the relationships that are formed accompany the young people throughout their lives, whatever their chosen future may be.

Membership is open to anyone aged 5 to 18. There are around 60 members in the Company, divided into four age groups.

1812 Youth Theatre timetable
Group 1 | 5-7yrs | Wednesday | 4-5pm
Group 2 | 8-10yrs | Wednesday | 5pm-6pm
Group 3 | 11-13yrs | Tuesday | 4.30pm-6pm
Group 4 | 14-18yrs | Tuesday | 6pm-8pm

To join or for more info contact Youth Theatre Director Natasha Jones on 01439 772112 or [email protected]

Cost: £55 per term

Please note we currently have a waiting lists for Group 1 & 2. Please email Natasha to join the waiting list and you will be notified when a space is available. 

Term dates 2025:
Spring: 7th Jan - 2nd April (half term 18th/19th Feb)
Summer: 22nd April -Tue 15th July (half term 27th/28th May) 
Tuesday 15th July - End of year 1812 YT Party!

£55 per term

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