Youth Theatre
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre for ages 12 to 18, directed by Arc
"I did the workshop in the summer with Arc... I just wanted to let you know I got an A in my unit 1 GCSE exam in drama and it's all thanks to you boosting my confidence. Thank you, Sam!"
If you are aged 12 or over and enjoy performing, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre is for you! After the success of recent productions including 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', The Clowning Odyssey and The World Today, Arc is now inviting new members to join its committed team of young people for weekly rehearsals working towards the next exciting production.
Funded by the Borough, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre was formed in 2002 to offer new opportunities for young people to learn drama and presentation skills alongside professional actors. With 14 main productions including original devised pieces and classics ranging from Shakespeare to Willy Russell, and a host of other special performances under its belt, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre meets weekly to develop acting skills and drama techniques, including voice-work, improvisation, script-reading, character development and team-building activities.
As well as the chance for members to win the special Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement Award, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre also offers the opportunity to take part in a variety of other exciting youth projects. In addition to West End and local theatre outings, free specialist workshops, training and courses, participants have also taken part in film productions, residential trips, festivals and outreach projects.
Visit our Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement Award page and read about all our winners!
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre is open to everyone aged 12 to 18, regardless of ability or experience. You don't need to audition - all we ask for is commitment, energy and enthusiasm.
To find out more, email Natalie Smith or Martin Murphy or call Arc Theatre on 020 8594 1095.
Download our Drama Club flyer and pass around to your friends and family:
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre (PDF, 201k)
B&D Youth Theatre rehearsal times and dates
We rehearse from 7 to 8:30pm every Tuesday evening in school term time at Arc's home at The Malthouse Studios in Barking. Weekly fees are £3.00 per member per session (with first session free for new members).
Here are the 2012 Youth Theatre dates for your diary:
Tuesday 24 April
Tuesday 1 May
Tuesday 8 May
Tuesday 15 May
Tuesday 22 May
Tuesday 29 May
Tuesday 5 June
Tuesday 12 June
Tuesday 19 June
Tuesday 26 June
Tuesday 3 July
Tuesday 10 July
... for under 12's - Barking & Dagenham Drama Club
... and for over 18's - join the Barking & Dagenham Community Players
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Did you know that Arc has its own Facebook Profile, Pages and Groups?
To network with Arc on Facebook and find out all the general community news, gossip and important dates, add yourself as a friend of ArcTheatre BarkingDagenham
For all the latest Youth Theatre news and reminders, join the dedicated group: Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre, directed by Arc
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B&D Youth Theatre Production history
2012: The World Today Download The World Today flyer (PDF, 132k)
2011: The Clowning Odyssey
2011: Before the Bombs, We Were Strangers
2010: Generation Why?
2009: Stephen K Patterson's Guide to a Perfect Life by Clifford Oliver
2008: Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Broadway Theatre
2007: 'Our Day Out' by Willy Russell at the Broadway Theatre
2006: Seven by Andy Rogers at the Broadway Theatre
