Membership Courses
Every year we run membership courses around the UK for young people who want to become members of the National Youth Theatre.
Led by industry professionals, our courses focus on developing key theatre-making and performance skills including voice, movement, characterisation, improvisation, text work, and devising. Each course culminates in a sharing of devised work to family and friends.
We offer different membership courses depending on your age, where you're based, and whether you want to take part in the summer, on weekends, or online.
Sign up for an audition to join one of our Acting Membership Courses and become a NYT member.
Courses Available
Summer Courses for 14-17 Year Olds
Locations: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool
Time: 2-week intensive course
30 participants per course
Cost: £550 (bursaries available)
Summer Course for 18-21 Year Olds
Location: University of Leeds
Time: 2.5-week intensive course
30 participants per course
Cost: £700 (bursaries available)
Accommodation available
Summer Course for 22-25 Year Olds
Location: London
Time: 3-week intensive course
30 participants per course
Cost: £760 (bursaries available)
Accommodation available
Weekend Part-Time Courses for 18-25 Year Olds
Location: London
Time: Ten full-day sessions on consecutive Saturday or Sundays throughout summer or autumn
30 participants per course
Cost: £450 (bursaries available)
Online Courses for 14-17 and 18-25 Year Olds
Location: Online, Zoom
Time: Ten half-day sessions on Saturdays from Sept-Dec 2025
20 participants per course
Cost: £265 (bursaries available)