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National Youth Theatre NYT is the leading platform for showcasing young talent, and is the first youth theatre in the world having nurtured some of Britains finest stars
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NYT is the leading platform for showcasing young talent, and is the first youth theatre in the world having nurtured some of Britains finest stars

Donate to support young creative people at www.nyt.org.uk/donate

09/10/2026

🥳 Video and Schools’ Auditions are now open!

👉 Dates for Open Auditions coming soon…

WHY NOT YOU?

Supported by

07/10/2026

Fay Ripley on her letter to her younger self, performed at the and supported by

2027 Auditions coming soon

06/10/2026

🎬 Applications are now open for the 2027 Bryan Forbes Directors Bursary!

This eight-month opportunity gives an emerging director the chance to train alongside our

Be the Assistant Director on two NYT theatre productions and one short film, and lead the REP’s final Scene Study

You’ll also receive mentorship from Olivier Award-nominated and UK Theatre Award-winning Director

đź”— link in bio to apply

🗓️KEY DATES

Optional Online Information Session: Tuesday 20 October, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Application Deadline: 10am, Wednesday 28 October

Length of contract: 11 January to 19 November 2027, with a break in July and August

05/10/2026

“The people you meet, the confidence you get, the way it shows you the world, great writing, new people…” - NYT Trustee Janet Ellis on why she continues to support us at The National Youth Theatre

Speaking at our 70th anniversary celebration Letters to my Younger Future Self last month

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“A good producer radiates an energy, enthusiasm, inspiration and inclusiveness, focussing everyone in the same direction...
02/10/2026

“A good producer radiates an energy, enthusiasm, inspiration and inclusiveness, focussing everyone in the same direction with a united ambition,

& Film/TV producer Dan Winch on what makes a good producer and his journey from backstage to behind the camera

Link in bio to read the full interview by fellow alum Elizabeth McCafferty on our Substack

Storytellers Start Here is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund

30/09/2026

“I remember it very vividly because it was the first time that I entered, could conceive of the idea of being an actor and being creative.” - NYT Alum BAFTA award winning actor

Speaking at Letters to my Younger Future Self red carpet Directed by Josie Daxtor

❤️With support from

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29/09/2026

We know letters aren’t for everyone but how about a monologue instead?

Our 2027 auditions are launching soon so don’t forget to join our mailing list in our bio to be the first to find out next steps.

Audition age starts at 14!

❤️A hugeee congratulations and thank you to all of the NYT Members who played a vital role in bringing Letters to my You...
25/09/2026

❤️A hugeee congratulations and thank you to all of the NYT Members who played a vital role in bringing Letters to my Younger Future Self to LIFE

Directed by Josie Daxter

Without you we wouldn’t be able to celebrate 70 years of storytelling, here’s to 100 more!

📸 CHARLIE LYNE

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