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!
We are delighted to announce that our Summer Youth Production will be returning 2025 with ANNIE! Find out more.
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We are delighted to announce that our Summer Youth Production will be returning 2025 with ANNIE! Held in the summer holidays (Sun 3 - Sat 16 August 2025) we take over the theatre to mount a large scale musical theatre extravaganza. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, and talented young people, aged 9 – 21, to take part in our next all-singing, all-dancing, musical extravaganza!
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We are extremely excited to announce the Wyvern Theatre debut of the sell-out WEST END EXPERIENCE for April half term 2025!
If you love musical theatre, then you will love WEST END EXPERIENCE!!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply curious about theatre, West End Experience gives YOU the opportunity to train AND perform with West End professionals.
West End Experience will offer workshops from the following hit shows; Moulin Rouge, Matilda, Back to the Future, Wicked, Six, Les Miserables, and Hadestown!
Following five days of the ultimate in musical theatre training, you get to perform excerpts from fantastic West End shows in the “Grand Finale Concert” on our MAIN STAGE alongside West End stars!
Wait…. There’s more! You will also have the opportunity to try out Screen Acting and make films that will be shown on the big screen during your concert.
West End Experience is for ages 8 - 18 and runs from Monday 14th - Friday 18th April 2025
Have you ever wanted to perform on Arts Centre stage?
How about working with a professional director?
Do you dream of creating exciting theatre?
Join us in re-creating Shakespeare’s beloved classic with live music and technical magic. 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 25 May (Arts Centre)
Project 26 October - 1 November
To apply, click here