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.