National Youth Theatre
| Founded | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Michael Croft Kenneth Spring |
| Type | Charity and CLG |
| Registration no. | 306075 |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Key people | Paul Roseby (CEO, Artistic Director) |
| Website | nyt |
The National Youth Theatre (often called NYT) is a national non-profit organisation based in London. It finds and trains young people in theatre and music.
History
The National Youth Theatre was founded in 1956 by actor Michael Croft. His goal was to bring school-age actors together to perform the plays of William Shakespeare.[1] The first production was Henry V. Actor Ralph Richardson was so impressed that he agreed to be the company’s first president.
Activities
Young people from the United Kingdom, aged 14 to 21, join the National Youth Theatre by audition.[2] The organisation is funded by public donations, sponsorship, and grants from Arts Council England.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "NYT definition". Dictionary Central. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "National Youth Theatre Acting Auditions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "National Youth Theatre Acting Auditions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "National Youth Theatre Productions". IdeasTap. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2012.