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Jacob's Leaving Blog

  What is there to say about my time at Yewtree that hasn't already been said before? Well quite a lot actual but I should probably leave out those gaudy details for my future tell all autobiography "through the Doreway".   I've done a few blogs before for the wonderful Sarah but I have to say this is probably my most high pressure one considering that it will be my final one before I jet off to the currently uncertain world of university. So I will apologize to you now before you begin to navigate the twisted hedge maze of my ramblings.   My experience within Yewtree has been an unbelievable one. I don’t think I could have ever predicted that when my sister begged me to come to a session I would’ve been here so long. But here we are, nine whole years later. I’ve performed in everything, from fairy tales to Shakespeare, dramas to comedy, you name it I’ve done it (even a musical, I didn’t sing though. You’re welcome for that). I have learned so many skills that aren’t

Helena - Leavers Blog

  Hello, my name is Helena, I started Yew Tree when I was 11. I was painfully introverted and angsty, a tale as old as time. I was part of three Christmas shows at Sapphire company, which I personally believe to be the best company, don’t know why, just always liked the vibes. Anyway, I did three xmas shows, got the acting bug and was thought to myself, ‘I’m afraid of instability, change, and getting things wrong, I’m going to try and go into a career of acting!’ And thus my relationship with YT and acting began.   I took a brief hiatus from YT after three years. Mental Health sucks. I was depressed and sad and didn’t feel like I deserved to take part in activities that made me feel good. I only bring this up because I know life can be cruel sometimes. If you feel this way, please just keep going, don’t quit on things that make you feel good.  I came back at the age of 17. I’d survived high school, and most of my A levels and I was thin now, and about to enter a chapter of my life that