Formed in 2007 with only 23 members Guild Hall Youth Theatre (GHYT) has gone from strength to strength. Receiving financial support in 2009 from the Children’s trust the last few years has seen the youth theatres membership rise to over 100 and through an exceptional Education and Outreach programme the youth theatre has provided new theatrical opportunities for over 1000 children and young people including some in the most disenfranchised areas of Preston.
GHYT are a producing youth theatre company and as such work from show to show creating inspiring, dynamic and involving theatre in a range of styles and disciplines. These include theatre based shows, promenade productions, street theatre and an annual summer school. Working with leading regional and national artists and companies GHYT aims to provide a professional standard theatrical process at all levels of production to as wider membership as possible.
Rehearsals are from 10:00 – 14:00 every Saturday. Membership is open to all regardless of ability and experience.
Shows produced to date include:
“Story to Stage” – Charter Theatre, March 2007
“Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe” – Avenham Park, June 2007
“Christmas Carol” - Avenham Park Pavilion, December 2007
“Dreams Come True” – Summer School 1, July 2008
“Autumn Show Case” – Guild Hall, October 2009
“The Red Shoes” – Summer School 2, July 2009
“Fantastic Mr Fox” – Charter Theatre, March 2009
“Wizard of Oz” – Avenham Park, June 2009
“Red Riding Hood and Other Dark Tales” – Avenham Park, June 2010
“The Six Swans” – Summer School 3, July 2010
“Oliver Twist” – St John’s Minster, April 2011
“Bits and Pieces” – Riversway Festival, July 2011
“Land of The Blue Flower” – Summer School 4, July 2011
GHYT have grown to become an essential and respected youth arts provision for the city. Currently the company is starting its 6th season which will include a special production for Guild 2012.
For more information about our rehearsals or to register a new member please contact:
Sandra Abreu, Projects Director
01772 655455
Sandra@bluestreakarts.net