“I have a lot to thank this project for. Before, my confidence was knocked really badly. Just to feel part of something – having a professional role, knowing how to be an example to others – has built me up again. I have found the reason to go out and find other opportunities.”

 Are you ready to take a Step Up into the creative industries?

Interested in a career on stage OR backstage / technical theatre?

Want a unique training opportunity in the performing arts?

Apply to Join LYT’s
Young Touring Company 2019 (16-24)

What Will I Be Doing? You can apply to be a performer or a production assistant. As part of the Young Touring Company, you will work with a professional Director and Stage Manager  to create and tour a Forum Theatre performance.

Performers will devise the play – creating the storyline, characters and dialogue – with a professional director/writer. You will learn improvisation and facilitation techniques to use in the forum theatre workshop. You will then rehearse and perform the play to school and youth groups around Lewisham.

Production Assistants will create sound, set, costume and prop design for the performance alongside a professional Stage Manager. You will help to stage manage the tour and run the technical aspects of the play during the performance. You’ll be able to learn a range of backstage skills and tailor your role around the areas that most interest you.

What does it cost? The project is free. You will receive travel and lunch expenses during rehearsals, and you will be paid a trainee fee per performance.

Who is it for?  To take part, you need to live or learn in Lewisham, be 16-24 years old and not be in full-time education or employment. You should be passionate about theatre, a supportive team member, punctual, reliable and hardworking.

What will I get out of it? Past participants have gone on to further drama and theatre training, College and University as well as other voluntary and paid opportunities with LYT.

At the end of the project, you will be offered 1 to 1 mentoring to support you with your training, education or work ambitions.

When is it?  Auditions will be on Wednesdays 8th and 15th May, 1-4pm

Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am – 4pm from 4th June to 2nd July

9 x performances between 3rd to 20th July

Including public performances at the International Youth Arts Festival (Kingston) and Broadway Theatre, Catford

Where is it?  Sessions take place at the Broadway Theatre rehearsal room in Catford

How do I apply? Contact Emma by email, by phone 0208 690 3428 or by text/whatsapp on 07435 969 157  to register your interest and apply

LYT’S MEMBERS’ COMMITTEE

invite you to an evening of celebration

ANNUAL REVIEW 2018

Thursday 25th October, 7pm
Broadway Theatre Studio
Catford

Join us to celebrate the amazing work and achievements of our members over the last year:

6 Fantastic performances exploring the stories of Shakespeare;
120 Performers and Backstage Crew
Events that Opened Doors to the theatre industry;
Inspiration and Pathways to new opportunities.

We have a lot to celebrate! 

The evening will feature performances and presentations from young people who have participated in our programmes, highlighting their achievements and celebrating their next steps at LYT and beyond.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

To RSVP, contact Charlie by 19th October:
Tel: 020 8690 3428
Text: 07435 969 157
Email

Can’t attend the event? Read our Annual Review publication here.

Our Members Committee would like to thank all those who have
supported on LYT projects over the 2017/18 programme year:

LYT Core Team Members: Charlie Risius, Helen Stanley, Louise Balhatchet, Sheryl Malcolm, Sophie Ellerby and Victoria Shaskan

Freelancers: Amanda Mascarenhas, Annekoos Arlman, Arne Pohlmeier, Ben Moon, Chloe Edwards-Wood, Junior James, Kyra Hall-Gelly, Laura Wheeler, Laurel Ashton, Lewis Ashby-Whelan, Louise Dickinson, Maria Avramidou, Molly Cox, Ruby Bender, Sally Hardcastle, Sebastian Constantine and Zoe Fidel.

Paid Work Experience: Bushra Baig, Emanuel Mendes-Da-Silva, Dean Phillips, Jamilla Cheke, Michael Sookhan, Rachel Isaac-Wilson, Subira Damali.

Volunteers & Placements: Alex Milledge, Chantelle Reid, Charis Cherry, Chelsey Pippin, Daisy Ward, Devon Johnson, Emanuel Mendes-Da-Silva, Ellie Smith, Emily Spiers, Eugenia Fiusco, Filipe Miranda, Hazel Owen, Imogen Comrie, Jamilla Cheke, Katelyn Adler, Konstantina Takli, Laura Wheeler, Liam Elliston, Lillie Cook, Maria Avramidou, Mariana Wilson, Michelle O’Higgins, Rayon McLean, Renata Carillo Martin, Robert Wallace, Rosalind Young, Roxane Guidi, Shanice Dacres, Shennika Hermanstyne, Sigita Budraityté, Szilvia Hernek, Temjen Kechu, Veronika Izotova,  and Zoe Tsavdarides.

Peer Mentors: Abiola, Amaarah, Daniel, Dhilan, Dylan, Emanuel, Fran, Joni, Josh, Kieran, Leighton, Leila, Lynette, Nathan, Oriana, Ricky and Ruby.

Work Experience: Leila, Lynette, Ruby and Sidra.

Tech Crew: Abbie, Eve, Ricky, Ruby, Shannon and Zhane.

I loved each part of the event as I learnt so much from each panellist and found them all insightful and inspirational. The event has given me a greater perspective.”
Panel Attendee

LYT’s Members’ Committee invites you to step into the world of theatre:

Opening Doors:
Meet The Theatre Specialists

This event was held on Tuesday 13th February at the Broadway Theatre, Catford

Join us for a special panel discussion planned by and for Lewisham young people with professionals from across the theatre industry.

Meet a professional actor, director, stage manager, prop maker, casting director and trainer who uses theatre in the world of business. You’ll hear about the professional journeys of these artists, learn more about each role and have a chance to ask them questions about what it takes to succeed in the theatre industry.

The Panellists

Jade Anouka, Actress (Theatre: Donmar Warehouse, National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, Old Vic TV: Trauma, Chewing Gum)

Sope Dirisu, Actor (Theatre: Royal Shakespeare Company, Young Vic, Donmar Warehouse TV: Black Mirror, Humans, Undercover)

Rosamunde Hutt, Director (Artistic Director of Pursued By A Bear, formerly Artistic Director of Theatre Centre and Associate Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre)

Michael Maynard, Corporate Trainer & Executive Coach (Maynaryd Leigh Associates)

Bryony Rumble, Prop Maker (Glyndebourne Opera, Royal Opera House)

Helen Smith, Stage Manager (2012 Olympics, Take That’s UK Tour)

Wendy Spon, Head of Casting (National Theatre)

Who Was The Event For?

Opening Doors is an event planned by Lewisham Youth Theatre’s Members’ Committee for young people (under 25) who live or learn in Lewisham. You do not need to have participated in LYT’s projects before. If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work in the theatre industry, this event is for you.

As seats for this event are extremely limited, we are not providing seats for accompanying adults. Accompanying adults will be able to wait for children in the theatre foyer during the event.

I enjoyed the activities and meeting others. It’s helped motivate me to actually get out the house.”

It’s given me a much bigger open mind. I’ve been able to smile and laugh, express myself and not feel judged around others. It’s given me a big massive boost of confidence and I believe more in myself and my choices.”
– 2016 Life Skills Participants

Are you 16-24,
Not in full-time employment, education or training
and want to increase your confidence, meet new people and gain new skills?

SIGN UP FOR

LIFE SKILLS 2017 PROJECT

LYT’s Life Skills Project consists of 8 creative sessions across 4 weeks. Each session will involve fun and interactive activities, using creative methods to help you focus and develop skills for your professional future. You will develop skills in interview techniques, identifying positive qualities and conflict resolution. The sessions are built around what you want to learn. No experience of drama is required. You’ll be able to gain three AQA Unit Awards through taking part.

Past participants have gone on to other projects within LYT and reengaged with education and training programmes.

WHEN IS IT? 8 Daytime Sessions, 11-3pm On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 14th November to 6th December.

WHO IS IT FOR? 16-24 YEAR OLDS not in full-time Education, Employment or Training

WHAT IS IT? A creative programme to develop your skills, confidence, well-being and support you into Education, Training or Employment.

WHAT YOU GAIN? Confidence, meet new people, develop skills to help you in your life goals, and gain 3 AQA Accreditations.

HOW DO I SIGN UP? Call/txt SOPHIE on 07435 969 157 or email

The Life Skills Project is supported by:

and the Sir William Boreman Foundation

LYT’s Members’ Committee invites you to our

30th Anniversary

Annual Review 2017

Join us to celebrate 30 years of FREE Youth Theatre in Lewisham.

The evening will feature performances and presentations from our members highlighting all that they’ve achieved over the last year. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

To RSVP, contact Charlie by 22nd October:
Tel: 020 8690 3428
Text: 07435 969 157
Email

Can’t make the event? Read our Annual Review Publication and our new Strategic Priorities.

Our Members Committee would like to thank all those who have supported on LYT projects over the 2016/17 programme years:

LYT Core Team Members: Charlie, Helen, Jenn, Laurel, Liz, Marilyn, Sheryl, Victoria and Zoe

Freelancers: Annekoos Arlman, Ben Moon, Dani Moseley, Flo Hazard, Jen Camillin, Kat Gill, Lewis Ashby-Whelan, Louise Balhatchet, Louise Dickinson, Nicole Alison, Sebastian Constantine, Simone Watson, Stella Cecil, Subira Damali, Zoe Fidel

Volunteers & Placements: Alice Renshaw, Amy Wainwright, Ben Baggaley, Bushra Baig, Carlota Machado, George Carter, Jess Commons, Jocelyn Asea, Josephine Lane, Katelyn Adler, Lara McIvor, Lizzie Wilson, Lydia Reed, Maria Avramidou, Maria Martins Gonçalves, Marie Osborn, Menna Okail, Mingshan Liu, Molly Cox, Monique Moulton, Nadia Abdiwahab, Nathaniel Wedderburn, Pan Spiess, Rhea Stennett, Rimante Alisauskaite, Roxane Guidi, Ruby Bender, Sam Matthews-Hill, Stephanie Paige

Peer Mentors: Abbie, Alana, Chloe, Georgia M, Georgia W, Hannah, Joni, Kieran, Menelik, Milan, Molly, Nancy, Raf, Ricky, Sidney

Work Experience: Alfie, Eden, Leighton, Raf

Tech Crew: Abbie, Aoife, Kewen, Oban, Ricky, Zhane

Front of House Team: Alana, Dhilan, Kieran, Raf, Sally

The Annual Review 2017 is sponsored by:

Celebrating 30 years of Life-Changing Theatre

“LYT has essentially altered the overall trajectory of their lives”
– Evaluator

It’s our birthday on 29th May 2017 and we’re celebrating with a special launch of our

BIG Impact Report

After 5 years of Big Lottery Fund – Reaching Communities funding, we undertook a year-long evaluation of the impact of our programmes. The resulting report draws together feedback from current and previous participants, partners and parents to evaluate the long-term impact that LYT has on young lives.

You may have seen the sneak peeks of the report on twitter.

Now you can download and read the full report here.

Josh’s world has been divided.  Can you help him make the pieces add up?

LYT’s Young Touring Company’s new Forum Theatre play Divided By will tour to schools and youth settings around Lewisham 14th – 22nd March.

Public Performance:  Wednesday 22nd March, 7pm at the Broadway Theatre Studio
Tickets: £4 / £2 concession  To book tickets, email Charlie at info@lewishamyouththeatre.com

The Young Touring Company is made up of 5 young people aged 16-24 who take on roles as performers and backstage assistants.  Each year, the groups create a new play and Forum theatre workshop, which they then tour to schools and youth settings around Lewisham.  This traineeship provides leadership training and accreditation.

The Young Touring Company is part of LYT’s Step Up programme, providing life and employability skills for young people aged 16-24.  The programme is funded by St. James’s Place Foundation and the Pimco Foundation, Europe.