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Introducing National Youth Theatre’s summer masterclass course leaders

Posted 22 Jul 2023 by Joe Duggan

Our summer short courses kicked off this week!
We’re excited to offer a range of masterclasses across the UK for young people to take part in during the summer holidays, regardless of experience. Our summer programme of activity is led by a team of incredibly experienced associate artists. Many of our associates leading these programmes have been NYT members themselves and have a wealth of knowledge about the organisation and how you can get involved. Whether you are planning to audition for the NYT in January, or keen to get involved now, these classes are a brilliant way to get started, brush up existing skills or try something new.

Where’s my nearest masterclass?

Each academic holiday we aim to run courses in different parts of the country. This summer we are in
- Manchester
- London
- Guildford
- Milton Keynes

What can I expect?

The courses are designed to be an insightful introduction in how the National Youth Theatre work with young people. If you are are aged between 14-25 you can take part in Acting For Screen, Performing Shakespeare, Audition Technique and new this year Writing and Directing, and Digital Storytelling. If you are aged between 11-14 you can get involved in Start-Up Summer, happening in London and Manchester.

Who? What? Where?

See below a full list of dates, venues and course leaders. Kindly note that many classes are now full, but if you need any help in checking availability or making a booking please call 020 3696 7066

Acting for Screen National Youth Theatre 6th August - 11th August Suzy Catliff
Acting for Screen St James the Less 6th August - 11th August Jemell Davall
Acting for Screen National Youth Theatre 13th August - 18th August Paul David-Gough
Acting for Screen National Youth Theatre 20th August - 25th August Jemell Davall
Audition Technique National Youth Theatre 30th July - 4th August Toby Clarke
Audition Technique Sell A Door Theatre Company (London) 6th August - 11th August Cieran Owens
Audition Technique National Youth Theatre 13th August - 18th August Richard Weinman
Performing Shakespeare SellADoor 6th August - 11th August Brendan O'Hea
Acting for Screen Hope Studios (Manchester) 30th July - 4th August Ste Johnston
Acting for Screen G Live (Guildford) 30th July - 4th August Paul David-Gough
Acting for Screen Stantonbury Theatre (Milton Keynes) 6th August - 11th August Alice Feetham & Joel McCormick
Start Up Summer St James the Less (London) 30th July - 4th August Rob Kirby
Start Up Summer St James the Less (London) 30th July - 4th August Sam Hardie
Start Up Summer Archway Methodist Church 30th July - 4th August Bea Holland
Start Up Summer Royal Exchange 30th July - 4th August Lewis Morris
Start Up Summer St James the Less (London) 13th August - 18th August Anna Spearpoint
Writing & Directing National Youth Theatre 27th August - 1st September Hamish McDougall

To find out more about these summer courses visit https://www.nyt.org.uk/whats-on/summer-short-courses



Toby Clarke Jemell Davall


Cieran Owens Hamish McDougall


Paul David-Gough Alice Feetham


Robert Kirby Sam Hardie