What would you say to your younger / future self?
Some of Britain’s biggest stars, who are keen to share all, take the iconic Royal Festival Hall stage with hilarious stories, dark secrets and sage advice alongside the brightest talent from a new generation of storytellers supported by Netflix.
Join us for an evening of candid letters from leading voices brought to life through spoken word, movement and song in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Supported by Netflix, who since 2023 have partnered with National Youth Theatre to create over 4,000 free opportunities to inspire the next generation of behind-the-scenes talent into creative careers.
60% of Britain’s biggest screen stars started on stage and the NYT is renowned globally for being a creative home for many of the best. Its illustrious alumni include performers from Daniel Craig, Helen Mirren and Adeel Akhtar, to Andrea Riseborough, Matt Smith, Regé‑Jean Page and Susan Wokoma. Dramatists who got an early break with the leading youth arts charity include Jack Thorne, James Graham, Miriam Battye, Lennie James and Sarah Solemani. Not to mention comedians Tom Allen and Joel Dommett and musicians Ed Sheeran and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
On Sunday 20th September a dazzling array of creatives representing seven generations of stand-out talent will gather under the creative direction of CEO and Artistic Director Paul Roseby OBE for a truly unique evening of entertainment supported by Netflix.
