National Youth Theatre

It's been a busy week at NYT, from award nominations, to course presentations to members gearing up to hit the West End in F Off!
Read all about it 📰

"I am so indebted to this company, not only for the work that I do now (although very much that, too) but for the amplification it gives to the voice of young people: through opportunity, through platform, through them"
The Reluctant Fundamentalist Director Prasanna Puwanarajah on working with NYT

Very proud of Akshay Sharan, the lead actor in our production of The Reluctant Fundamentalist, currently at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, who has been nominated for a Stage Debut Award for Best Actor.
This week is sold out so book now for next week to catch him and the rest of our talented cast!
www.nyt.org.uk/RF

F Off writer Tatty Hennessy talks to the Arts Desk as the National Youth Theatre puts social media on trial.
Tix selling fast > http://www.nyt.org.uk/whats-on/f-off
https://theartsdesk.com/…/f-national-yo uth-theatre-puts-soc…

Calling all members at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Don't forget to join us this afternoon at 1.30pm at Summerhall (Venue 26) Courtyard for a members' meet up, including an informal Q+A with the company of The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Congratulations to all of our Junior Course participants for a brilliant end of course sharing! Welcome to the Company!
📷 Alessa Davison

Members, don't forget to join us tomorrow for our Edinburgh Fringe Members' Meet Up
Come down to Summerhall Courtyard after The Reluctant Fundamentalist from 1.30pm to meet fellow members and the RF Company!

Don't forget, tickets for Consensual by Evan Placey are now on sale!
Catch the first show of our 2018 REP Season Soho Theatre from 22 October

On Tuesday we open Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist adapted by Stephanie Street & directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah at 11.50am at Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Read a fascinating interview with Mohsin below and book tix in advance to avoid disappointment.
www.nyt.org.uk/RF

14-25, and sitting around wondering what your next step might be?
Apply for NYT! Join our 2019 Auditions and Backstage Interviews roadshow, heading all across the UK from January

Catch our F Off cast on last night's Channel 4 News
£6.50 tickets selling fast for Monday 20 Aug at the Criterion Theatre.
www.nyt.org.uk/f-off

Too young to audition? Take part in the NYT's only weekend workshops for 11-14s! Opening soon at The Royal Exchange in Manchester and Tara Arts in London. Next term we'll be exploring storytelling, devising and character 👍

This week we've had five shows in rehearsal, three intake courses on the go, five masterclasses happening in London and Milton Keynes, and much more!
Read all about it in our weekly news 📰

There's just one day to go until What Am I Worth comes to National Theatre's River Stage
We're collaborating with Extraordinary Bodies, and pupils from Highshore School on this groundbreaking new outdoor circus show. Don't miss it!

First look into rehearsals for The Reluctant Fundamentalist, adapted by Stephanie Street, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah
Previews are selling fast so get your tickets while you still can
nyt.org.uk/rf

"Believe in yourself and believe in your voice"
We chat to NYT Alumna Yolanda Mercy about getting into theatre and giving writing a go ahead of her hit show Quarter Life Crisis coming to Soho Theatre!

Our The Reluctant Fundamentalist cast are back in the room, and gearing up for the Edinburgh Fringe!
Catch the play, adapted for the stage by Stephanie Street and directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah Summerhall from 14 August

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🚨 New Season Announcement! 🚨
Here it is! Our 2018 Summer/Autumn season, and a few extras… www.nyt.org.uk/…/national-youth-theatre -announces-full-2018…
... On sale: 11th July
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Working with the National Youth Theatre has been one of the most eye opening acting experiences of my life.

I have met friends I plan to stay in contact with for a life time and ive met so many like minded people i cannot wait to work with time and time again.

The only downside of the course is at the end you have to say goodbye.

But even then. You know its not really goodbye.... :)

With each year sending people back saying that they've had the best two weeks of their lives, then NYT must be doing something right. And I can that they definitely are. Never has anywhere pushed me so much and yet made me feel comfortable and safe doing it. Never before have I spent such an inspiring time with so many people who are on fire for their dream. It was a real privilege to be working alongside the next generation of actors. I know for a fact that I will never leave or forget the friends I made and the memories I created. Commit, commit, commit.

The most amazing month of my life on the Epic Stages Course! Feeling so inspired and proactive. :):) Happy!

The best two weeks of my life, made friends that I will cherish forever and grew as an actor and a person. Thank you.

Quite Simply "The Best Youth Theatre Organisation in the World". I had an incredible education, met fabulous people & got into my top choice drama school #LAMDA, all thanks to #NYT. It's just incredible in its endeavours to further the progress of young people in the Arts. #GodBlessTheNYT

Never quite understood what people meant when they said NYT can change your life! I now understand! Thank you for the chance of a life time NYT! I'm not quite flying but I'm starting to spread my wings!! Here's to the exciting things that the future has to offer!!

National youth theatre has changed my life having the wonderful opportunity to work and create with such talented actors and directors was the experience of a lifetime, you learn to push your boundaries and most importantly to have confidence within yourself I have memories that I shall treasure forever.

National Youth Theatre is an absolute pleasure to be a part of. In the two Summers I've been in it, I have met some amazing and talented people, and made some lifelong friends. I couldn't recommend it more to anyone who enjoys theatre, or just wants to have the most unforgettable experience of their life. I've become more confident and more assured that acting is the direction I want to go towards in life.

It's pretty great.

I was incredibly nervous of my 14 year old attending the two week summer course but I had no need to be. He absolutely loved it. The course assistants and Directors were so supportive and his older flate mates were really kind. Ryan had the time of his life this summer. He loved the course and came home absolutely buzzing. I would recommend NYT to anyone.

I spent two weeks of August on my Junior course and I can quite honestly say it was the best two weeks of my life. The experience brought me out of my shell totally, and I have made friends I think I will have for years to come. Before this experience I was contemplating acting as a career path but people around told me it wasn't wise: NYT however spurred me on to follow my dream and be myself while doing it. I'll never be able to thank them enough for a summer I will never forget. If you're thinking about doing an audition: go for it!! You won't regret it X

I honestly learnt more in these 2 weeks than a year at drama school. I didn't want it to end and it really inspires you to make opportunities for yourself. Fantastic.

I had the pleasure of working with the NYT this summer on their Epic Stages course and it was the best summer of my life! I am so grateful to apart of something so special as NYT and I'm looking forward to what's to come in the future.

I had an amazing time on the summer course back in 2010! It served me well to getting into drama school!

I did a backstage course over the summer and it was the best 3 weeks of my life! I had to keep reminding myself I wasn't dreaming- it was so lovely to be around fellow theatre lovers!

Had a great two weeks worth of training on NYT's senior acting course! Feel extremely privileged to be a part of such an inspiring and innovative company! Can't wait to work with you again soon!

Best theatre training for young people in the UK. Outstanding opportunities for young people from all walks of life

Any young person who loves to act, perform and create, you need to apply for The National Youth Theatre because it will be the best decision you will make. I just did the Epic Stages Course and I am so thankful and grateful to have done this. Literally, you will make lifelong friends for a very long time as well as creating special performances, which is something that I thought I would never see happen but I am glad that I have. Please don't hesitate or miss out, apply for NYT and truss me you won't regret it. ����������

All a sudden, you become apart of this big family, were everyone loves you, no matter your race, gender, religion or personality, I was special and always will be thankful for the best moment in my life.xx

Absolutely made my life! It was incredible I loved everything and and every moment! I went clueless and anxious but so nervous about it, I left with a family of friends and so much new knowledge!

Working with the National Youth Theatre has been one of the most eye opening acting experiences of my life.

I have met friends I plan to stay in contact with for a life time and ive met so many like minded people i cannot wait to work with time and time again.

The only downside of the course is at the end you have to say goodbye.

But even then. You know its not really goodbye.... :)

With each year sending people back saying that they've had the best two weeks of their lives, then NYT must be doing something right. And I can that they definitely are. Never has anywhere pushed me so much and yet made me feel comfortable and safe doing it. Never before have I spent such an inspiring time with so many people who are on fire for their dream. It was a real privilege to be working alongside the next generation of actors. I know for a fact that I will never leave or forget the friends I made and the memories I created. Commit, commit, commit.

The most amazing month of my life on the Epic Stages Course! Feeling so inspired and proactive. :):) Happy!

The best two weeks of my life, made friends that I will cherish forever and grew as an actor and a person. Thank you.

Quite Simply "The Best Youth Theatre Organisation in the World". I had an incredible education, met fabulous people & got into my top choice drama school #LAMDA, all thanks to #NYT. It's just incredible in its endeavours to further the progress of young people in the Arts. #GodBlessTheNYT

Never quite understood what people meant when they said NYT can change your life! I now understand! Thank you for the chance of a life time NYT! I'm not quite flying but I'm starting to spread my wings!! Here's to the exciting things that the future has to offer!!

National youth theatre has changed my life having the wonderful opportunity to work and create with such talented actors and directors was the experience of a lifetime, you learn to push your boundaries and most importantly to have confidence within yourself I have memories that I shall treasure forever.

National Youth Theatre is an absolute pleasure to be a part of. In the two Summers I've been in it, I have met some amazing and talented people, and made some lifelong friends. I couldn't recommend it more to anyone who enjoys theatre, or just wants to have the most unforgettable experience of their life. I've become more confident and more assured that acting is the direction I want to go towards in life.

It's pretty great.

I was incredibly nervous of my 14 year old attending the two week summer course but I had no need to be. He absolutely loved it. The course assistants and Directors were so supportive and his older flate mates were really kind. Ryan had the time of his life this summer. He loved the course and came home absolutely buzzing. I would recommend NYT to anyone.

I spent two weeks of August on my Junior course and I can quite honestly say it was the best two weeks of my life. The experience brought me out of my shell totally, and I have made friends I think I will have for years to come. Before this experience I was contemplating acting as a career path but people around told me it wasn't wise: NYT however spurred me on to follow my dream and be myself while doing it. I'll never be able to thank them enough for a summer I will never forget. If you're thinking about doing an audition: go for it!! You won't regret it X

I honestly learnt more in these 2 weeks than a year at drama school. I didn't want it to end and it really inspires you to make opportunities for yourself. Fantastic.

I had the pleasure of working with the NYT this summer on their Epic Stages course and it was the best summer of my life! I am so grateful to apart of something so special as NYT and I'm looking forward to what's to come in the future.

I had an amazing time on the summer course back in 2010! It served me well to getting into drama school!

I did a backstage course over the summer and it was the best 3 weeks of my life! I had to keep reminding myself I wasn't dreaming- it was so lovely to be around fellow theatre lovers!

Had a great two weeks worth of training on NYT's senior acting course! Feel extremely privileged to be a part of such an inspiring and innovative company! Can't wait to work with you again soon!

Best theatre training for young people in the UK. Outstanding opportunities for young people from all walks of life

Any young person who loves to act, perform and create, you need to apply for The National Youth Theatre because it will be the best decision you will make. I just did the Epic Stages Course and I am so thankful and grateful to have done this. Literally, you will make lifelong friends for a very long time as well as creating special performances, which is something that I thought I would never see happen but I am glad that I have. Please don't hesitate or miss out, apply for NYT and truss me you won't regret it. ����������

All a sudden, you become apart of this big family, were everyone loves you, no matter your race, gender, religion or personality, I was special and always will be thankful for the best moment in my life.xx

Absolutely made my life! It was incredible I loved everything and and every moment! I went clueless and anxious but so nervous about it, I left with a family of friends and so much new knowledge!