FURNESS YOUTH THEATRE

Most recent Productions at Forum, Barrow:

2011 

Dracula Rock Show

A Christmas Carol

2012

Cinderella Disco Queen

Goldilocks, the Three Bears and the Porridge Monster

One Way Out

Next Production:

... watch this space

Furness Youth Theatre would like to thank the following for their support of its 2011 - 2012 activities:

Barrow Arts Forum

Barrow Neighbourhood Forum - Cumbria County Council

Furness Youth Council

Kimberly-Clark

Low Furness and Ulverston Neighbourhood Forum - Cumbria County Council

Sir John Fisher Foundation

Ulverston Mayor's Fund

Furness Youth Theatre caters for children and young people aged seven to sixteen, and produces high quality shows in the two major local venues - the Coronation Hall, Ulverston and Forum 28, Barrow. There are also presentations and workshops in smaller venues.

Furness Youth Theatre

Drama classes and performances for ages seven upwards

MEETINGS

in term time

Barrow, Forum 28 - Saturday morning drama classes from 10.00 to 12 noon for ages seven to sixteen.  

Ulverston, Pennington Hall - Tuesday evening drama classes.

Ages 7 to 11     From  6 pm to 7.30 pm
Ages 12 to 16        From  7.30 to 9.00 pm

£3 per meeting.

Phone Liz on 585433 for more information.    

FYT's objectives are to provide family entertainment in the Furness area and to develop young people's confidence and skills in acting, singing, movement, communication and self-expression.

Taking part in theatre productions gives young people the invaluable experience of working together as a mutually supportive and self-disciplined team. This is an experience which drama classes and workshops alone cannot provide, and is the reason why FYT enables all its members to progress to large scale theatre, should they wish to do so.

Membership is open to anyone aged 7 - 16 who has an interest in the performing arts. No prior experience is necessary - most of the people who come to us are absolute beginners. All that’s needed is commitment and a positive attitude. 

Furness Youth Theatre is affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

Comments from a former member:

" I don't know where youth theatre fits into the global scale of things, but it certainly means a lot to a lot of different people. A friend of mine recently joined the armed forces. She was surprised to find the interview panel were more interested in her amateur theatrical background than in her academic record, until they explained to her that the scariest thing to being shot at was to go on stage.

I still value my time at youth theatre.  For me it was an opportunity to learn in a safe environment.   In an area where the potential pitfalls for young people far outweigh the opportunities on offer, groups that develop the social/communications skills and confidence of their members are as invaluable as academic institutions."

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