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Dawn Airey CBE Appointed as Chair of Arts Council England
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

he Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as Chair of Arts Council England for a term of 4 years. Learn more here!

Photos: WICKED Stars Cythia Erivo and Ariana Grande Visit National Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

The Oscar and BAFTA nominated stars of WICKED, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, stopped by the National Youth Theatre’s home on the Holloway Road in North London to meet members of the NYT REP Company. Check out photos here!

National Youth Theatre Will Host First Days Gala 2024 in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Audiences are invited to join the stars of today to support the talent of tomorrow as National Youth Theatre (NYT) announce the 2024 First Days Gala, taking place at The Roundhouse, London on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Dawn Butler MP and Rachna Sundaram Join National Youth Theatre Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

National Youth Theatre will welcome Dawn Butler MP and Accenture's Rachna Sundaram to the charity's Board of Trustees. 

National Youth Theatre Gala Raises Vital Funds To Support Next Generation Of Talent
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2022

National Youth Theatre raised £350k to support young talent and widen access to arts on Monday night at their Nostalgic Fantastic fundraising gala in association with EON Productions, TikTok and Netflix with support from Cath Kidston, Omega, Think Publishing, Champagne Bollinger and Soho House, and with thanks to the David Pearlman Foundation and Stelio & Susie Stefanou.

National Youth Theatre Announces 2020-21 Plans, Including the Latest Installment of MELT, 'THE LAST HARVEST'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2020

Paul Roseby OBE today announces National Youth Theatre's developments for the remainder of 2020 and initial plans for 2021.

National Youth Theatre Holds 'Baroque 'n' Roll' Fundraising Gala Dinner At Spencer House
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020

The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala on Tuesday 11 February, this year to the theme 'Baroque 'n' Roll' at Spencer House. The event was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers and featured music and theatre performances, auctions and fundraising events to raise a record-breaking £230,000. The funds will support The National Youth Theatre's ongoing projects to create more opportunities for young people from across the UK from all backgrounds.

Photo Flash: National Youth Theatre Raises More Than £150,000 In Annual Fundraiser Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2018

On Monday 26 November, The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala, this year to the theme 'Puttin' on the Blitz Kidz' at Cafe de Paris, and was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers. The event, featuring music and theatre performances, auctions and fundraising events significantly exceeded targets, raising more than £150,000 to support The National Youth Theatre's ongoing projects.

Photo Flash: NYT Hosts 'STARS AND STRIPES THANKSGIVING FEAST' Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015

On Monday 23 November, The National Youth Theatre hosted a fundraising gala 'Stars and Stripes Thanksgiving Feast' at The Bloomsbury Hotel, attended by current NYT performers, past alumni and VIP guests. The event raised more than £80k which will continue to support The National Youth Theatre's ongoing projects. Scroll down for photos from the evening!