Time to celebrate!

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Right then team…last time for birthday info as by this time next week it will almost all be over and we’ll be basking in the warm glow of a lovely open mic night…

So this is the score for next weekend (18th, 19th and 20th of September ):

Friday is our headline performance evening.  Members of the Youth Theatre have been rehearsing over the summer to bring you “Just a Pretty Face” a new work by Gemma Whelan performed by Crimson Company and “Mugged” performed by a mix of Black, Gold and Sapphire Company.  The commitment and talent of these performers is second to none, so if you are over 14 (the plays contain strong language) it’s a must see – Cathedral School at 7pm.

Saturday is going to be very special as alumni of YTYT are returning to show us what they have been up to…I have been staggered at the generosity of performers who are travelling from all over the country to share with us their performances and stories – there will be stage fighting, solo performances, duologues, presentations – such a quality evening of entertainment get there if you can!

Then Sunday is much more chilled – if you are under 11 there’s a games session 10am – 12pm and if you are aged 12 and over it’s games from 1.30 – 3.30 – in the middle we’re going to have lunch together and cake so bring some party food!

Finally at Unity Works Coffee bar we have an Open Mic Night full of good music and good company…

All the details are here: 

Also if you want to give YTYT a birthday present here's how!


Please come and join us we have so much to celebrate!! 20 years of YTYT loveliness – I for one am more than proud!

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