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The Junior Group will be performing The Things They Don't Know a musical by Pete Thorogood & Julian Barnicoat on June 17, 18 & 19 2010.
The Senior Group will end the year with something rather spooky & different sometime in July!!
Wyrd Sisters wins Award!!
We are delighted to announce that the Conquest Youth Theatre's Senior Group have won NODA's 'Best Production Award 2009 - Herefordshire' for their production of Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters (December 2009 - where were you?).
Well done to all concerned!!
On Sunday 11th April we attended the Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony where the Youth Theatre were presented with their Silver Salver (I think it's called....) According to NODA's system the top three scoring shows during the year are nominated for the Best Production Award & among the other nominees was the Conquest Theatre's excellent production of 'Inspector Drake and the Black Widow'. So, 2 out of 3 - not bad!
The Youth Theatre consists of 2 groups that meet every Monday at the Conquest Theatre from 6-7.30 (11 - 13ish) and 7.30-9.30 (up to 18 years ... and beyond) during term time. We do all kinds of workshops to improve skills and confidence, we make films and produce high quality shows for stage and, sometimes, for outdoor events. We are a theatre company - not a youth group with an inclination towards drama!
We work incredibly hard at CYT to make each year challenging, different and exciting for everyone and all members are expected to participate in at least one production every year. In return we ask that you only apply to join if you really want to be in a hard working and dedicated theatre company . The fees we charge are extremely modest and help to fund the theatre as well as the Youth Theatre productions. We are incredibly lucky to have a theatre in such a small town and the Youth Theatre benefit enormously by having this wonderful facility as their 'home'.
We belong to the National Association of Youth Theatres and attended the NAYT organised 'Big Youth Theatre Festival' at Gilwell Park in Essex in July 2005, 2006 & 2008. Pics of these events can be found on our archives section. You can visit the NAYT website via the links page.
In 2007 we particpated in the 'NT Connections' event (supported by Bristol Old Vic), details of our production are on the 'A Year and a Day' archibve page.
Anyone between 11 years and 18ish can join! We do not have auditions or any other type of selection process ... BUT you will need the commitment and enthusiasm required to make a good team player. You need to be able to attend regularly and must be responsible enough to keep to the Youth Theatre Code. Places for the Youth Theatre are allocated each term to valued members of the group and new members whenever possible.
We have rules! The Youth Theatre Code (of Conduct and Practice) details exactly what
we expect from all members and is signed by parents and members alike prior
to joining. Members who are unable or unwilling to play by the rules will not
be invited to return to the Youth Theatre the following term, (in some cases
expulsion may be immediate).
If you apply to join the Youth Theatre, the Code will be sent to you. You can
also view or download the Code here.
You can download an application form here (if you do this you will automatically download the Youth Theatre Code as well). If you need to contact the the Youth Theatre Leader, Barbara Hockley, call direct on 01885 483614 or email here. Alternatively leave a message at the Conquest Theatre and we'll get an application form out to you as soon as possible. The next intake will be September 2010.
This is a selection of shows we've performed over the last 5 years or so. Click on the links to see cast and crew details as well as heaps of great pics.
The Dream Makers, Seeing Things and some of the sketches are available for performance and you can browse the scripts on the Offbeat Theatre Website
Click below for details & pics.
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters adapted by Stephen Briggs, December 2009
Bugsy Malone by Alan Parker, March 2009
Perilous Tales by Barbara Hockley, November 2008
Seeing Things by Rob Hockley, November 2008
The Dream Makers by Barbara Hockley, April 2008
After Juliet by Sharman Macdonald, April 2008
Sparkleshark by Philip Ridley, October 2007
Cafe Fantastique, Film & Stage Show, May 2007
A Year & A Day by Christina Reid, March & July 2007
The Big Youth Theatre Festival July 2006
The Legend of Deadrock Manor December 2005
The Big Youth Theatre Festival July 2005
Early Man, by Hannah Vincent & The Queen Must Die, by David Farr, May 2005
Return to the Forbidden Planet, by Bob Carlton, December 2004
The Last Resort by Chris Owen March 2004