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Summer Youth Project
The first Summer Youth Project took place at the Wyvern Theatre in 1994 with Bugsy Malone and was one of the first community ventures of its kind in the local area. Since then it has become an annual tradition and many young people have been involved in the Projects over the years.
The aim of Summer Youth Project is to provide up to 200 youngsters, aged 9 – 21, with the opportunity to work together in a professional theatre. The two-week project culminates in five performances of a full-scale musical under the supervision of a highly skilled creative team including a professional Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Musicians, and Technical team!
FEED ME! We are delighted to announce that our Summer Youth Production will be returning 2026 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!
Take part
Onstage participants
Step into the spotlight and be part of our next full-scale production. Work with a professional creative team, build your performance skills and experience what it’s like to rehearse and perform on a real stage. Open to young performers ready to sing, act and shine.
Take part
Onstage participants
Prefer life behind the scenes? Join the backstage team and help bring the show to life. From lighting and sound to props and stage management, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals in a live theatre environment.
West End Experience
Spend a week training with West End professionals, building your skills and performing on our main stage. West End Experience is an intensive musical theatre project designed to challenge, inspire and give young performers a real taste of the industry.
West End Experience
Apply
Ready to take part? Submit your application to be considered for West End Experience 2026. Places are limited and auditions are required, so make sure you’ve read the information pack before applying.
Before applying, we recommend reading the full information pack for key dates, audition details and participation fees.
Take part
Play In a Week | Dracula
Have you ever wanted to perform on the Arts Centre stage How about working with a professional director? Do you dream of creating exciting theatre?
Join us in re-creating Bram Stoker’s chilling classic. At the end of the week, your work will be brought to life to audience on stage, with lights, sound, and a whole load of stagecraft.
Open to anyone aged 16+. Audition: Sunday 31 May (Arts Centre) Project 25 -31 October
