The Epstein Theatre to Hold Open Auditions for Brand New Youth Theatre

The Epstein Theatre will be launching its very own Youth Theatre in September 2017. The programme is aimed at young people from across Merseyside aged 14-19.

The theatre management are holding open auditions on Saturday 8 July at 10:30am and 1:30pm, taking place at Hope Street Limited for young people interested in joining.

The Epstein Youth Theatre will provide interested and like-minded youths with the opportunity to experience everything that the world of theatre has to offer, from one of the city's most popular venues.

Weekly workshops will help to develop strong, confident and versatile young performers, and provide them with the opportunity to explore new skills in a safe and welcoming environment.

Led by experienced theatre technicians all the hard work will lead to two performances each year, where all the stars of tomorrow will step out on to the Epstein Theatre stage.

Those interested in joining are encouraged to attend the audition; successful teens will then be offered a place to join The Youth Theatre, for a small termly fee of just £10 per session.

The theatre will also be awarding four free scholarships per year to suitable candidates, making their Youth Theatre accessible to as many talented young people as possible.

Auditions will be held on Saturday 8th July at Hope Street Limited for its first upcoming term which will commence in September.

All audition materials will be provided, there is no need to prepare anything, just come along and get ready to shine.

To register for the auditions and for further information, contact: info@epsteinliverpool.co.uk.

Registration is essential.

Theatre manager, Rebekah Pichilingi, said: "We all know that Liverpool is full to the brim of young talent, and our new Youth Theatre will welcome those individuals who wish to learn the craft of theatre. It will give them first-hand stage experience from leading theatre practitioners who will help develop crucial skills for young people interested in a career in the theatre, or just looking to have some fun and learn new skills. Everyone at The Epstein Theatre is looking forward to this exciting new venture and we cannot wait to meet our auditionees!"

AUDITION DETAILS:

The Epstein Youth Theatre Auditions

Saturday 8 July, 10:30am & 1:30pm

Hope Street Limited
3rd Floor, 76-78 Lord Street,
Liverpool L2 1TL

For more details check out www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk and join our mailing list. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/EpsteinTheatre and Twitter @EpsteinTheatre.

The Epstein Theatre (formerly known as The Neptune) was originally opened as Crane's Music Hall in 1911, and was a popular location for recitals and performances. It was renamed Crane Theatre in 1938. In 1967 the theatre was purchased from the Cranes by Liverpool Corporation, who decided that the theatre should be run by local people for local people and was named The Neptune Theatre. The Neptune also became a Comedy Club and after many years of uncertainty about the future of the theatre, it eventually closed in 2005. In July 2011, a £1million refurbishment of the theatre was completed which saw the Hanover Street venue brought up to 21st century standards and renamed 'The Epstein Theatre' in honour of former Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who guided the Fab Four from popular cellar act to global superstardom. The management contract was up for tender and was won by the well-established team behind Liverpool's annual Sound City Music Festival. The Theatre was officially opened on Wed 9th May 2012. Now an independent company Epstein Theatre Ltd, the venue has grown to become of the key venues for arts and live entertainment in the city with a strong programme of comedy, plays, live music and children's productions. The venue can also be hired out for private functions, weddings and conferences.

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