Six new plays by National Youth Theatre members, selected by members, NYT Associate Artists and staff from nearly 200 submissions to our StoryFirst open-call.
Tickets Pay What You Decide. Each evening features two new plays.
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StoryFirst Part 1 - Book Now
7pm Tuesday 14 July 2026
Directed by Matt Harrison
Please be a Fish by Eddie Olivier
This is About Tangerines by Malachy O'Callaghan
StoryFirst Part 2 - Book Now
7.30pm Wednesday 15 July 2026
Directed by Natasha Haws
Dangerous Play by Abigal Baker
Pubes by Siân Lawrence
StoryFirst Part 3 - Book Now
8pm Tuesday 21 July 2026
Directed by Adeola Yemitan
Entre Nous by Kay Kassanda
Two Sisters by Effie Ensah
StoryFirst 2025 Revisited - BOSH by Olivia McGeachy
5pm Friday 24 July
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StoryFest is National Youth Theatre’ annual new writing festival, premiering 10 new plays featuring over 100 young creatives in July at the charity’s north London home.
In 2026 StoryFest is supported by STUDIOCANAL, Urban Myth films and the Cockayne Foundation. Find out more
We are proud to acknowledge the support of our principal supporter Arts Council England
