“LYT shows young people that the arts are for all not just those who can afford it. The commitment of the LYT staff in the young people’s lives is huge. My son has had so many opportunities to follow his dreams.”
– Parent of Technical Crew
“She’s been so different at home as well. I can’t believe teh change in her. Now, she controls her emotions so much more. It’s a pleasure to see the improvements.”
– Parent of Performer
“I feel much more confident. LYT made me feel like myself because by being a character you can express yourself because maybe that character is a little like you. It made me feel safe being at LYT and I didn’t care what anyone else thought of me.”
– Performer
A WORLD OF STORIES
by Helen Stanley
Inspired by the objects from the Horniman Museum’s World Gallery, these new adaptations of classic stories written specifically for our Junior 8-11s groups retell folk tales and myths from around the world.
Project Dates: January – June 2019
Performance Dates: Saturday 1st June 2019
Performance Groups: LYT’s Junior Youth Theatre 8-11s
Participants: 39 performers, 7 peer mentors and 4 backstage technical crew
Downloads: A World of Stories Programme