'Drama in schools builds character' Paul Roseby in The Times

'If the arts don’t become compulsory then the bedrock of our internationally renowned storytelling slips into tokenistic nostalgia.'

'From Weston-super-Mare to inner-city Glasgow this month we’re in over 30 locations, auditioning and inspiring behind-the-scenes talent in partnership with Netflix. We are meeting a silent minority of young people who feel invisible and disconnected. Drama by its very nature gives you visibility and confidence. Telling a story in a classroom is not just about being seen, it’s a valuable currency and connects you to a feeling you are part of something bigger.'

Paul Roseby CEO & Artistic Director of National Youth Theatre, writing in The Times today about the importance of character building drama in schools and our work with Netflix.

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Photo by Manuel Harlan of Dracula rehearsals, opening on 21 Feb at the NYT Workshop Theatre. Book tickets from £15 www.nyt.org.uk/dracula