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Youth Action Theatre

Charitable organisation established in 1970 that provides free opportunities for anyone aged 16-25 to acquire or enhance their theatrical skills.

Youth Action Theatre stages 3 or 4 productions a year, normally at the Hampton Hill Theatre in Hampton Hill. Members should be aged 16-25 and be able to attend rehearsals at least twice a week between 7.30pm and 10.00pm in Teddington. Patrons (and former members): Martin Freeman, Annabel Giles, Rufus Sewell and Mariah Gale.

08/10/2026

This autumn we're delighted to bring Jane Austen's NORTHANGER ABBEY to the stage.

You'll meet the Morlands, the Thorpes, the Tilneys, among many other colourful characters.

Expect wit, romance, imagination and a lot of Gothic drama. 👻

Tickets are ON SALE now! You won't want to miss it....

🎭 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
🗓️ Wed 11 Nov - Sat 14 Nov 2026
📍 Hampton Hill Theatre
🎟️ www.yat.org.uk/boxoffice or the link in our bio.

24/09/2026

Meet our wonderful ensemble, who transport us to the gothic world in Catherine’s mind.

The ensemble help to fill the stage with light, laughter and dance to create the ambience of each location we are transported too.

But this is a gothic novel after all, who knows what surprises are around the corner…

🎭 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
🗓️ Wed 11 Nov - Sat 14 Nov 2026
📍 Hampton Hill Theatre
🎟️ Tickets on sale soon...

22/09/2026

Our next group of Yatters bringing Northanger Abbey to the stage this Autumn....🍁

When the wealthy Mrs Allen invites Catherine to Bath she is both delighted and underwhelmed at the lack of acquaintances.

The handsome brothers of both Catherine and Henry arrive: James Morland and Captain Frederick Tilney, filled with flirt and lust. May the best man win…

🎭 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
🗓️ Wed 11 - Sat 14 November 2026
📍Hampton Hill Theatre
🎟️ Tickets coming soon.... 👀

19/09/2026

Introducing our next young (and old) trio of men in Northanger Abbey.

Meet Henry Tilney; charming, humorous and intrigued by the naivety of Catherine’s nature, but battling with the realities of his family, how far will he go for love?

In stark contrast, the boisterous John Thorpe and arrogant General Tilney, strive to get what they want, however they can!

🎭 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
🗓️ Wed 11 - Sat 14 November 2026
📍 Hampton Hill Theatre
🎟️ Tickets on sale soon... 👀

18/09/2026

Introducing our first trio of characters in Northanger Abbey.

Meet Catherine Morland, the heroine of the story, filled with imagination and excitement as she journeys to Bath in the hopes of friendship, love and new stories.

When acquainted with the enthusiastic Isabella Thorpe and intriguing Eleanor Tilney, Catherine is exposed to societal truths and female relationships.

Rehearsals are in full swing, the cast are getting ready and the dance shoes are prepped as we step into the gothic world of Northanger Abbey.

🎭 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
🗓️ Wed 11 - Sat 14 November 2026
📍Hampton Hill Theatre
🎟️ Tickets on sale soon... 👀

12/09/2026

Team YAT looking very stylish at the Arts Richmond Drama Party this evening! We promise it didn't take place in an underground bunker...

29/08/2026

Welcome to Westeros.

Yatters Michael and Josh ventured North to Stratford Upon Avon Royal Shakespeare Company to watch YAT patron, the amazing Mariah Gale, in Game of Thrones On Stage ⚔️

What an amazing performance and an incredible piece of theatre. 🎭

Mariah Gale, once a Yatter, always a Yatter!

24/08/2026

Join us in a week's time on Monday 31st August at Peter & Paul Centre in Teddington at 7:30pm, to find out all about our upcoming Autumn production of...

'Northanger Abbey'
By Jane Austen. Directed by Sarah Dowd and Elizabeth Lattimore.

A spirited young heroine enters the glittering world of society, where imagination and reality collide. Amid friendships, flirtations, and mysterious intrigues, she learns that life is not always like the novels she adores. Jane Austen’s witty tale celebrates youthful curiosity, self-discovery, and the perils of romantic fantasy.

Introduction Evening
7:30pm on Mon 31st August 2026

Auditions
7:30pm on Tue 1st & Thu 3rd September 2026

Performances
Wed 11th to Sat 14th November 2026
Hampton Hill Theatre - Main Auditorium Hampton Hill Theatre

20/08/2026

Category is: Swan Award Nominations Evening Realness.

Massive thank you to Arts Richmond for our SEVEN nominations for YAT this year. What a great year for all Yatters.

And Then There Were None:
Best Production of a Play
Best Ensemble
Best Sat Design
Best Lighting

Tartuffe:
Best Production of a Play
Best Ensemble
Best Costume

Winners are announced at the Drama Party on 12th September at Landmark Arts Centre
See you there!

artuffe

Address

Hampton Hill Theatre, 90 High Street
Hampton Hill
TW121NZ

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday	7:30pm - 10pm
Thursday	7:30pm - 10pm

Website

https://www.yat.org.uk/

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