Find your stage | Interview for National Youth Theatre
16-25, love theatre and want to join our vital backstage teams?
Auditions for our 2020 Road Show are opening soon where we will be running backstage interviews across the UK to meet young people who have a creative flare for design and making theatre happen. To be the first to hear about Auditions and Interviews in 2020 sign up to our mailing list here.
Looking for inspiration? Check out our video with advice from National Youth Theatre Alumnus and Designer Gareth Pugh.
In 2019 we visited:
Birmingham | Bristol | Edinburgh | Hull | Liverpool | London | Manchester | Swansea
The National Youth Theatre Backstage Courses are three week industry-led courses for young people aged 16 – 25 who have successfully interviewed to join the National Youth Theatre as a Backstage Member.
Build your portfolio, expand your experience and gain feedback from 1:1 mentoring sessions. Find your stage in 2020.
You will learn about and can choose to specialise in one of the following departments:
Costume Design and Making
Lighting, Video and Projection
Set Design & Scenic Construction
Sound Design and Composition
Stage Management
The courses cater for all levels of experience. So, if you have knowledge in your field already, our industry professional tutor will be able to stretch you.
Or if the world of backstage is new to you, it's a great way to try something new and develop your interest in a specific field.
Key Dates
January 2020 - March 2020 | Backstage Interviews take place across the UK
May 2020 | Results Day
Summer 2020 | Summer Intake Course Dates.
Backstage Course (Ages 16-25)
TBC
How can the NYT help me take part?
Wherever possible we work at fully accessible venues. If you have a question about the accessibility of a venue, or have any access requirements please get in touch ahead of your audition day on info@nyt.org.uk.
We offer a range of bursaries to help those facing financial hardship in order to take part in our auditions, courses and productions as well as help with travel expenses, course fees and living costs.