Paul Roseby

Industry Pro Newsletter: Leigh Silverman New President of SDCF, UK’s National Youth Theatre Expands Access Initiative
by Alex Freeman - Nov 17, 2025

Poudre High School Theatre demonstrates how Stage Mag can be used by organizations of all shapes and sizes to build a fully interactive show program. In New York, the Performing Arts Library prepares a major Martha Graham exhibition, and Leigh Silverman steps into her new role as President of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. Regionally, IN Series appoints its first Executive Director and Dallas restores funding to Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Abroad, the National Youth Theatre expands its Assemble programme with a significant new grant.

National Youth Theatre Wins Grant For Young Artists From Praemium Imperiale 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has been selected for the 2025 Grant for Young Artists from The Japan Art Association. Learn more about the grant here!

National Youth Theatre Will Host StoryFest 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Following a successful first edition, the National Youth Theatre’s new writing festival StoryFest returns this July to the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. 

National Youth Theatre Hosts Behind The Camera Workshops For Young People From Across The North East
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

As part of Netflix and National Youth Theatre's IGNITE Your Creativity partnership, young people aged 16-25 from across the North East have been benefiting from free workshops and visits exploring behind-camera roles in the UK's film and TV industry.

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 Biggest Ever Round of Free Nationwide Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

National Youth Theatre has announced dates for their biggest ever round of free nationwide auditions across 14 UK cities in 2025, as well as video and school auditions.

West End Meet & Greets and More Offered in NYT's Greatest Gift Online Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

The National Youth Theatre is launching the Greatest Gift online auction, featuring prizes from their world leading creative alumni and friends. The auction will raise funds to remove barriers young people face accessing creative opportunities. 

National Youth Theatre and Microsoft Launch New National Programme Around AI
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

National Youth Theatre and global technology leader Microsoft have teamed up to deliver a new national programme of Digital Accelerator workshops, equipping the next generation of talent with the skills to use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an informed and responsible way to make innovative creative content.  

Photos: The Duke Of Edinburgh Attends Performances By The Cast Of & JULIET and National Youth Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

The Duke of Edinburgh, National Youth Theatre’s Royal Patron, visited the charity’s Creative Production House in north London this week to meet young people and creative professionals in the early stages of their careers to hear how they have benefited from NYT support. See photos from their visit.

National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 

National Youth Theatre Launches Campaign To  Support Participation In The Arts For Young People 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Discover how your donations can make double the impact in the new National Youth Theatre fundraising campaign. Help support the future stars of the stage.

National Youth Theatre Launches UK-Wide Free Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

The prestigious and pioneering National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced dates for a host of free UK-wide community auditions. Learn more about how to audition 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.

National Youth Theatre Launches 'Assemble', Addressing Isolation Amongst Disabled Young People in Non-Mainstream Schools
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

National Youth Theatre (NYT) have launched Assemble, a new programme created to address isolation amongst disabled young people in non-mainstream schools that specialise in moderate or severe learning support needs, seed funded by the National Lottery Community Fund’s Bringing People Together programme. Learn more about the programming here!

National Youth Theatre Reveals Productions in Workshop Theatre for Autumn/Winter 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

National Youth Theatre has announced four productions in their Workshop Theatre for Autumn/Winter 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: First Look at NEST at St Aidan's RSPB Nature Park
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

All new photos have been released for NEST - a site specific new theatre piece featuring over 100 young people exploring climate change and climate migration from National Youth Theatre and LEEDS 2023. 

UK Theatre Awards 2023: Finalists Revealed for UK's Most Welcoming Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 21, 2023

Curve, Leicester, National Youth Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse have all been revealed as the shortlist nominees of the 2023 ‘UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre’ at the UK Theatre Awards. The event is set to take place on 8 October at the Guildhall, where the winner will be announced.

National Youth Theatre Launches Applications for 'Playing Up' Learning Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

National Youth Theatre have launched applications for this year’s Playing Up, a practical ten-month part-time drama training programme that offers young people aged 19 - 24 who are not in Education Employment or Training  the opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification in drama.

Cast Confirmed For the London Return of Joanna Pickering's BAD VICTIMS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

Bad Victims, written and performed, by award-wining Joanna Pickering, and directed by Erica Gould (world premiers of Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck) confirms its cast and returns to stage at The Courtyard Theatre, London with three more special dates on April 26th, 27th and 28th.

Joanna Pickering's BAD VICTIMS to Return to the London Stage in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

Bad Victims, written and performed, by award-wining Joanna Pickering, and directed by Erica Gould returns to stage, with its original cast, at The Courtyard Theatre, London by popular demand, adding two special dates on March 14th and 15th.