Youth and Amateur Theatre

There are many youth and amateur theatres throughout the UK which people can apply to join.  These organisations can offer an invaluable insight into the working practices of a professional performer or stage manager and this is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for auditions and for drama school.  

Information on amateur drama clubs and regional youth theatres is available from:

The National Association of Youth Theatres
www.nayt.org.uk                
Tel. 01325 363330
Darlington Arts Centre,
Vane Terrace
Darlington DL3 7AX
nayt@btconnect.com

National Operatic and Dramatic Association
www.noda.org.uk                 
Tel: 0870 770 2480
Noda House
58-60 Lincoln Road
Peterborough
PE1 2RZ
everyone@noda.org.uk

The Ulster Association of Youth Drama
Tel: 028 9066 9660
c/o Lyric Theatre
55 Ridgeway Street,
Belfast 
BT9 5FB

The list below is by no means comprehensive but provides contacts for some of the larger youth theatres.  Please note that these organisations are not accredited by or connected to NCDT.

The Voluntary Arts Network can also provide contact details of the national bodies dealing with theatre and media.  Most arts groups are run by volunteers, with roles ranging from administration and fundraising to performing and directing:

Voluntary Arts Network
www.voluntaryarts.org
Tel: 02920 395 395
PO Box 200
Cardiff
CF5 1YH
info@volunaryarts.org