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# Lewisham's Flagship Youth-Led Creative Space

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- [Creative Hub - What's on?](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/creative-hub/) - Find out more about Lewisham Youth Theatre and Learn new creative skills! Join us for an open sessions or taster creative workshop - all absolutely FREE. You don't need to have participated in LYT before or have any previous experience of drama. Just come along, meet new people and have fun! Discover Your Future in
- [Wellbeing Resources](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/wellbeing/) - If you're feeling overwhelmed, upset, anxious, struggling with your relationships with friends or family or finding life hard, You're Not Alone. LYT Resources for Wellbeing: LYT Chats: One-to-one advice and guidance mentoring for those who are or who have been involved in one of LYT's projects to help you find positive next steps and resources.
- [Young Directors Training](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/young-directors-training/) - Calling all Young Directors! Are you passionate about theatre and eager to step into a director role? Here's your chance with Lewisham Youth Theatre's exciting opportunity to train and work as a Young Director for our upcoming 'Festival of Short Scenes'! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to start your directing career with Lewisham Youth Theatre!
- [Juniors 8-11s "Space Girl" and other performances](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/juniors-8-11s-space-girl-and-other-performances/) - “Creative, energetic, authentic space for young people to express themselves and share stories” – Parent “Lovely to see so much of the performance guided by the participants” – Parent Junior Youth Theatre 8-11s Present: “Space Girl” and other performances The Junior Acting Company presented "Space Girl", a play about a young girl who travels to
- [Seniors 14-17s "Tales from the Lewisham Arms"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/tales-from-the-lewisham-arms/) - “It was joyful, very organised and well put together by these young talents” – Parent “Incredible creativity on display; obviously well directed, curated and supported by LYT” – Parent Senior Youth Theatre 14-17s Present: “Tales from the Lewisham Arms” Senior Youth Theatre Devising Company presented “Tales from the Lewisham Arms”, a series of scratch performances written
- [Graduate Acting Company 21-25s "Live it Down"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/graduate-acting-company-21-25s-live-it-down/) - Graduate Acting Company 21-25s Present: “Live it Down” The Gradate Acting Company led a tour of performance Live it Down to schools and practitioner events across the borough, including the launch of Engage, a Violence Reduction Unit initiative. Project dates: March-June 2023 Performance dates: 21st March, 21st April, 8th June, 15th June & 27th June 2023
- [Juniors 12-14s "MyLife Now"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/juniors-12-14s-mylife-now/) - “It was excellent! Very imaginative & immersive. The sets were very impressive” – Parent “It was amazing! A really fantanstic insight into how Lewisham is seen from the eyes of young people in the area” – Parent Junior Youth Theatre 12-14s Present: “MyLife Now” The Junior Performance Company presented “MyLife Now”, a snap shot of LYT
- [Seniors 17s-21s "Confession Challenge"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/confession-challenge/) - “Fantastic, insightful examination of the impact of social media on young people” – Parent “Emotionally heavy, but incredibly moving. Emotions have a lot of actions” – Parent Senior Youth Theatre 17-21s Present: “#Confession Challenge” Senior Youth Theatre Acting Company presented “Confession Challenge”, which explores the impact of social media on young people and the effects
- [Friday Social Hubs](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/friday-social-hubs/) - SOCIAL HUB IS BACK AT LYT FROM MAY... Are you aged 11-18 and in Lewisham Town Centre after school? Do you want a safe space to hang out with friends? JOIN US ON FRIDAYS IN MAY-JULY! WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HUB? LYT's Social Hub is back at LYT's Creative Hub. It is a safe space
- [Press Release - November 2022](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/press-release-november-2022/) - MAJOR NEW GRANT TO SUPPORT YOUTH-LED CREATIVITY IN LEWISHAM PRESS RELEASE 21 November 2022 Lewisham Youth Theatre wins £422k from National Lottery Fast-growing London youth theatre to create a Creative Hub empowering 800+ young people from ages of 7-25 in South of Lewisham borough. Lewisham Youth Theatre (LYT) has received a £422,678 5-year grant from
- [Emerging Artists Showcase](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/emerging-artists-showcase/) - You Are Invited To EMERGING ARTISTS SHOWCASE 7th December, 7.30pm at LYT's Creative Hub 142-144 Lewisham High Street For tickets: email Helen or call 020 83182508 Join LYT's Graduate Creatives for an evening of performances created and produced by emerging creatives aged 19-25 Performances include: Live It Down a Forum-theatre performance started before the pandemic
- [Annual Review 2022](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/annual-review-2022/) - LYT'S MEMBERS' COMMITTEE invite you to the Annual Review 2022 A YOUTH-LED CREATIVE HUB an evening celebrating young people's creativity, voices and leadership in LYT's new home in the heart of Lewisham. Thursday 27th October, 6.30pm Lewisham Youth Theatre 142-144 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JG Join us for an exciting evening exploring our new home
- [Placements opportunities at LYT](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/placements-opportunities-at-lyt/) - Every year, LYT offers placement and work experience opportunities that help volunteers develop their skills and give back to their communities. This year, we have several exciting projects that you can get involved with.
- [Annual Review 2021](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/annual-review-2021/) - LYT'S MEMBERS' COMMITTEE invite you to the Annual Review 2021 Youth Voice in Action an evening of provocation Thursday 28th October, 7pm St. Laurence Centre, Catford SE6 2TS Join us for an interactive event: hear from our participants about their plans for our Youth Voice 2022 season and join a conversation with our wider community
- [Youth Voices 2022](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/post-youth-voices-2022/) - A season of new plays with Young People in the Lead During 2021, we've been working with young people across our age groups to create 3 new plays about young people taking action on the issues affecting them. In 2022, we'll produce these plays with young people taking lead roles at all levels of the
- [New Podcast](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/podcast/) - A new podcast created by our 16-24s about arts, social justice and having a voice. UNFOLD From November 2020 - February 2021, LYT members aged 16-24 work with BBC presenter, producer and DJ Shahlaa Tahira to learn about podcasting. They created this new podcast exploring the struggles and motivations of artists who use their work
- [Opening Doors](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/opening-doors/) - I loved each part of the event as I learnt so much from each panellist and found them all insightful and inspirational. The event has given me a greater perspective." Panel Attendee LYT's Members' Committee invites you to step into the world of theatre: Opening Doors: Meet The Theatre Specialists This event was held on
- [Annual Review 2019/20](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/annual-review-2020/) - LYT'S MEMBERS' COMMITTEE invite you to an evening of celebration ANNUAL REVIEW 2020 Thursday 29th October, 6.30pm on Zoom Join us to celebrate our work and achievements over the last year - both before and & during lockdown! We have a lot to celebrate! The evening will feature presentations from young people who have participated
- [Summer of Zoom](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/summer-of-zoom/) - Invitation to Celebrate LYT’s Summer of Zoom 2020 From Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st July An invitation to all LYT members, friends & supporters: Despite lockdown, we have been connecting, creating & acting online. Each day at 5.30pm, we’ll present work from our different groups aged 8-24. Watch our Summer of Zoom films available on
- [Opening Doors 2020](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/opening-doors-2020/) - "I feel a lot more positive and understand I have the tools, I just need to find the best way of using them for me." "This event helped motivate and encourage me to just do what i want to do, without having to validate myself with external opinions." - audience members LYT's Young Producers invite
- [Update on LYT Activities - 18 March 2020](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/update-18mar/) - UPDATE ON LYT ACTIVITIES MARCH - APRIL 2020 Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the decision to cancel all LYT sessions and events until at least after the Easter holidays. LYT staff will be working from home and the office will be closed. This means that there will
- [New Projects for 16-24s](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/summer2020/) - We're introducing two new projects in summer term 2020! If you're aged 16-24, contact us to register your interest. YOUNG PRODUCERS Gain training in the role of a producer while planning your own event and getting work experience on LYT's project. What will I get out of the project? Young Producers will: Gain
- [#AintJustDrama Social Media Takeover](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/aintjustdrama/) - @LDN_GOV Social Media Take-Over #AintJustDrama Monday 16th December Join our Members' Committee to tell London How theatre has helped create your future We're taking over the twitter and instagram accounts of London's City Hall for one day only to talk about how our work helps create positive futures for our participants. On Monday 16th December,
- [Annual Review 2019](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/annual-review-2019/) - LYT'S MEMBERS' COMMITTEE invite you to an evening of celebration ANNUAL REVIEW 2019 Thursday 24th October, 7pm Broadway Theatre Studio Catford Join us to celebrate the amazing work and achievements of our members over the last year: The Stories We Tell (And How We Tell Them): 6 Fantastic performances for Lewisham and beyond 127 Performers
- [Opportunity: Young Touring Company 2019](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/ytc2019/) - "I have a lot to thank this project for. Before, my confidence was knocked really badly. Just to feel part of something - having a professional role, knowing how to be an example to others - has built me up again. I have found the reason to go out and find other opportunities." Are you
- [Opening Doors 2019](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/opening-doors-2019/) - "It inspired me to commit more time to creative arts.To seek out new opportunities."- audience member LYT's Members' Committee invites you to step into the world of theatre: Opening Doors:Meet The Theatre Specialists This event was held on Thursday 21st February 2019at the Broadway Theatre Studio, Catford Listen to insights from our panellists in the
- [Annual Review 2018](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/annual-review-2018/) - LYT'S MEMBERS' COMMITTEE invite you to an evening of celebration ANNUAL REVIEW 2018 Thursday 25th October, 7pm Broadway Theatre Studio Catford Join us to celebrate the amazing work and achievements of our members over the last year: 6 Fantastic performances exploring the stories of Shakespeare; 120 Performers and Backstage Crew Events that Opened Doors to
- [Annual Review of the Year 2017](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/annual-review-year-2017/) - LYT's Members' Committee invites you to our 30th Anniversary Annual Review 2017 Join us to celebrate 30 years of FREE Youth Theatre in Lewisham. The evening will feature performances and presentations from our members highlighting all that they've achieved over the last year. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. To RSVP,
- [Life Skills Project 2017](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/life-skills-project-2017/) - I enjoyed the activities and meeting others. It's helped motivate me to actually get out the house." It's given me a much bigger open mind. I've been able to smile and laugh, express myself and not feel judged around others. It's given me a big massive boost of confidence and I believe more in myself
- [Launch of BIG Impact Report](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/big-impact/) - Celebrating 30 years of Life-Changing Theatre "LYT has essentially altered the overall trajectory of their lives" - Evaluator It's our birthday on 29th May 2017 and we're celebrating with a special launch of our BIG Impact Report After 5 years of Big Lottery Fund - Reaching Communities funding, we undertook a year-long evaluation of the
- [Upcoming Project: Technical Theatre Arts Award](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/coming-2017-technical-theatre-arts-award/) - NOW RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS: Technical Theatre Bronze Arts Award Not all drama happens on stage What is the Technical Theatre Bronze Arts Award? Learn more about backstage and technical theatre skills and earn a Bronze-level Arts Award qualification. You'll work with two professional backstage specialists to learn skills in stage management, design, lighting and sound. You'll
- [Young Touring Company Performance 2017](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/ytc-performance-2017/) - Josh's world has been divided. Can you help him make the pieces add up? LYT's Young Touring Company's new Forum Theatre play Divided By will tour to schools and youth settings around Lewisham 14th - 22nd March. Public Performance: Wednesday 22nd March, 7pm at the Broadway Theatre Studio Tickets: £4 / £2 concession To book
- [NOW RECRUITING: Young Touring Company  (16-24)](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/now-recruiting-daytime-life-skills-project-16-24/) - Young Touring Company 2017 (16-24) Do you want to create and tour a play? This is a unique and intensive training opportunity for young actors AND production assistants. Young touring Company is 2 days a week for 4 weeks from February to end of March 2017. You will work with a professional Director and Stage Manager
- [Members Christmas Event 2016](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/members-christmas-event-2016/) - We, the LYT Members' Committee invite you to: Our Amazing Annual Christmas Event. There will be two workshops to choose from run by professionals that allow you to gain new skills. There will be refreshments after the workshop. It is FREE. Places are limited. When? Saturday, 10th December 2016 from 1pm-5pm Where? At LYT and
- [A huge LYT thank you to AMETEK!](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/huge-lyt-thank-ametek/) - A huge thank you to the staff at AMETEK Airtechnology Group for raising a total of £1,744.85 for LYT. Sarah Fowler, Tony Weightman and Sheena Najeed came in to LYT to present the cheque to our members and Helen Stanley, Artistic Director. The donation will go towards funding our Step Up project. All our projects
- [Upcoming Project: Technical Theatre Training 2016](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/upcoming-project-technical-theatre-training-2016/) - Last Few Places Available for Technical Theatre Training 2016 Starting in November, Technical Theatre Training will introduce you to stage management, lighting, sound, costume and makeup for the theatre. You will have an opportunity to meet professional theatre technicians, and tour the backstage of a London theatre. Technical Theatre Training is for young people aged
- [LYT's AGM 2016](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/lyts-agm-2016/) - LYT'S Members' Committee invites you to our: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 3rd November, 2016 at 7pm At The Broadway Rehearsal Room, 1st Floor Town Hall Chambers, Catford Broadway, SE6 4RU The evening will feature performances and presentation from LYT Members. Light refreshements will be served after the meeting. We hope you can join us. Please
- [NEW SYT Workshop Group!](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/new-syt-workshop-group/) - NEW for 2016: LYT's Senior Youth Theatre Workshop Group Open to young performers aged 14-19 years who are new to LYT and would like to try their hand at acting October - November, 2016 At the Broadway Theatre Rehearsal Room in Catford Mondays 5.30-7.30pm What is this project? This is a FREE drama project
- [Upcoming Senior Youth Theatre Performance](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/upcoming-senior-youth-theatre-performance/) - Friday 29th July, 7.30pm George Wood Theatre, Goldsmiths University of London Join LYT's Senior Youth Theatre for the performance of two original plays created by our members, exploring the idea of 'belonging'. Tickets: Suggested donation of £6/£4 Three Little Words Three Little Words is about the things, people and places that give us our sense
- [Sandhurst School Soundscape](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/sandhurst-school-soundscape/) - As part of our research for Catford Tales we collected recordings of Catford stories. The Year 5s of Sandhurst Primary School told Helen Stanley their version of the harrowing history of the bombing of their school during WW2. Click here to listen & read more of the Sandhurst School stories used during Catford Tales
- [LYT BIG Evaluation Feedback Sessions](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/lyt-big-evaluation-feedback-sessions/) - Are you a past member of LYT? A parent or carer of someone who has taken part? Are you a teacher or partner organisation who has supported an LYT member? Lewisham Youth Theatre has been creating free theatre projects with young people aged 3 to 21 years old in Lewisham Borough since 1987. As well as being fun,
- [A story of civic transformation](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/a-story-of-civic-transformation/) - Announcing Catford Tales and a week of events celebrating Catford
- [Celebrate Catford](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/celebrate-catford/) - Find out what's on in a week of events celebrating Catford.
- [Junior Youth Theatre (8-12s) Performance 2016](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/junior-youth-theatre-8-12s-performance-2016/) - Join LYT's Junior Youth Theatre, 8-12s in their performance of two plays, The Last Word & Our Teacher's a Troll
- [Young Touring Company 2016](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/young-touring-company-2016/) - A unique and intensive training opportunity for young artists to create and perform a play about young people.
- [LYT announces Heritage Lottery funding](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/lyt-announces-heritage-lottery-funding/) - Lewisham Youth Theatre wins Heritage Lottery funding to build Catford’s community pride. Heritage Lottery Fund awards Lewisham Youth Theatre (LYT) £31,500 for Catford Tales – a community history performance that will showcase Catford’s past, present and hopes for the future.
- [Launch of new Catford Tales website](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/launch-of-new-catford-tales-legacy-website/) - Did you enjoy Catford Tales in July 2015? Or maybe you weren’t able to see this sold-out show and feel you’ve missed out?

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- [Support LYT](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/supportlyt/) - I want to donate as an Individual I'm interested in Business Giving Opportunities Gift Aid It: As a registered charity, LYT may be able to claim Gift Aid on your donation – 25p on every £1 you give. If you give £25, we’ll actually receive £30. Fill in a gift aid form here to
- [LYT Team](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/whos-who/) - OUR STAFF OUR ASSOCIATE ARTISTS OUR GRADUATE CREATIVES Graduate Creatives receive training and mentoring in youth arts delivery & production. All Graduate Creatives receive paid work experience on
- [Become a Member](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved-3/become-a-member/) - SIGN UP TO TAKE PART AT LYT Fill in a New Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch with available projects and opportunities. Who can be a member of LYT? If you live and/or learn in the London Borough of Lewisham, are aged between 8-24, attend no other after school drama provision and want to
- [Policies](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/policies/) - It's important to us that our charity is well-managed and that all who interact with us understand our values, expectations and process for dealing with any concerns. We have a number of policies that help us make sure that our participants and all those who interact with us feel safe and respected. We hope that
- [Publications](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/publications/) - Annual Reviews: Annual Review 2024-25: (October 2025) A review of our programme year with photos of our projects and information about their impact. Annual Review 2023-24: (December 2024) A review of our programme year with photos of our projects and information about their impact. Annual Review 2022-23: (October 2023) A review of our programme year
- [Current vacancies](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved-3/work-for-us/) - We currently have no job vacancies. Consider volunteering with us: find out more on our Volunteer Page. SAFER RECRUITMENT: All roles with Lewisham Youth Theatre involve contact with children and young people. These roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendements (England and Wales). Any successful applicants will be
- [Individual Donation](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/individual-donation/) - As part of our team, you’ll help to provide “an amazing transformation of young people.” We’ll recognise your contribution on our website and in our Annual Review, and we’ll invite you to join us at events and performances where you can see the impact of contribution. WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL YOU MAKE? Our Directors help expand
- [Sponsorship](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/sponsorship/) - Standard Sponsorship Benefits: All sponsors will receive: A case study and information on the impact of your sponsorship to be used in your annual Social Responsibility reporting Recognition on LYT’s website and in our Annual Review Social media posts & stories across our channels highlighting your sponsorship Opportunities to see the impact of your sponsorship
- [Junior Youth Theatre 2: for 12 - 14s](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/for-12-14s/) - Want to build confidence, make friends and perform? This FREE 5-week programme is perfect for young people aged 12-14s who are interested in exploring drama and theatre through group exercises and fun games. Activities are tailor made to the group and accessible for all abilities. Your young person will build their confidence and make friends whilst
- [Backstage Theatre: for 13 - 17s](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/technical-theatre-for-13/) - Want to make theatre, design costumes, lights & sound? Join us for a FREE 3-day introductory programme for anyone who wants to learn about backstage roles in theatre. No previous experience is necessary! Your young person will explore lighting, sound, set design, costume, props, and stage management through a range of hands-on activities. Who is the
- [Senior Youth Theatre: for 15 - 18s](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/for-14-21s/) - Want to build confidence, make friends and perform? This FREE 5-week programme is perfect for young people aged 14-18s (school years 10+) who are interested in exploring drama and theatre through group exercises and fun creative tasks. Activities are tailor made to the group and accessible for all abilities. Your young person will work collaboratively with
- [Junior Youth Theatre 1: for 8 - 11s](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/for-8-11s/) - Want to build confidence, make friends and perform? This FREE 5-week programme is perfect for young people aged 8-11 who are interested in exploring drama and theatre through group exercises and fun games. Activities are tailor made to the group and accessible for all abilities. Your young person will build their confidence and make friends whilst
- [For schools](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/community-outreach/for-schools/) - I have seen such a massive change in so many of the children I have referred to LYT. Their confidence has grown; they have become more self assured. I don’t know where else they could get that.” Explore creativity with LYT: Are you a Primary or Secondary school teacher at a Lewisham based school ?
- [](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/hatch/) - Facilitator Training Programme for 18-25s Are you seeking a creative career opportunity? LYT's Facilitator Training Programme gives young adults the opportunity to develop practical facilitation skills, gain hands-on experience working with young people, and make an impact in their community. Over 12 training days, delivered across three weeks, participants will build the skills and confidence
- [Partners & Funders](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved-3/partners-funders/) - The work we do is made possible by the generous support of our funders. Over 90% of our funding is used on direct charitable expenditure, which means that each donation directly impacts the lives of young people who live or learn in Lewisham. We’d like to give a big THANK YOU to our current funders
- [For Youth Services](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/community-outreach/for-youth-services/) - Over the year I have seen a complete transformation in [NEET young people referred to LYT]. I can proudly say they are in education due to LYT’s positive involvement with them.” We use theatre as a mechanism for change in the lives of the young people we work with. All our projects build life skills,
- [Members' Committee](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/members-committee/) - I was part of the LYT [staff] interview panel. I have learnt how to listen and communicate, I know it will help me in my University interview.” Members' Committee is LYT's Youth Leadership Board. Joining the Members' Committee will give you leadership training, event planning experience and an opportunity to make decisions about LYT's activities.
- [Your Visit](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/your-visit/) - Access information The following video shows a walk through of access into and through the LYT's building, around the ground floor studio, into the kitchen and office and onto the first floor studio. Also below are measurements of all accessible doorways. We have a permanent ramp leading to the builing, as well as accessible emergency
- [Latest News & Events](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/latest-news-and-events/) - Check out our Creative Hub sessions Join us for an open sessions or taster creative workshop – all absolutely FREE.
- [Contact Us](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/contact-us/) - If you'd like to find out more about our work, get involved in a project, volunteer or support us, we'd love to hear from you:
- [Volunteer](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved-3/volunteer/) - “I’ve been out of work for some time now. The theatre side has really sharpened my skills, getting back into regular work pattern, being with people – feels like that’s going to make a big difference” We offer real hands-on volunteering, placement and work experience opportunities on all our projects. Every year students, new graduates
- [Get involved](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved/) - Find out about all the exciting ways you can get involved at LYT.
- [About Us](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/) - All young people have a powerful voice and a right to be heard
- [Youth Theatres](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/)
- [Our History](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/) - Lewisham Youth Theatre has been delivering theatre programmes for young people across Lewisham borough since 1987. We started as Electric Theatre Company at our base at the old Ladywell Hospital. Electric created theatre for audiences across Lewisham. We were approached by the Council and asked to run Youth Theatre in the Downham area. This work
- [Community Outreach](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/community-outreach/) - LYT is proud to be a key provider of free after-school and weekend drama provision in the London Borough of Lewisham. Find out more about how we work with local schools and youth services... > Lewisham Schools > Lewisham Youth Services > Wellbeing Resources
- [Get Involved](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved-3/) - Find out more about how you can take part in Lewisham Youth Theatre as a member.
- [Find Us](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/find-us/) - Where to find us: LYT's Creative Hub is located at 436 Lewisham High Street, next to Lewisham Seventh-day Adventist Church and opposite Roxley Road. Visiting us: If you're visiting us or coming to a youth theatre session, please come to the front door and ring the bell on the left hand side.
- [For early years](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/community-outreach/for-early-years/) - We do not currently have any early years projects programmed for 2024, but please do fill out a NEW ENQUIRY form, to stay in touch about future projects. Remote Storytime, 3-8s & families In 2021/2022, we planned a remote story sessions over Facebook Live. We planned a series of creative play sessions delivered live on
- [Who we are](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/who-we-are/) - All young people have a powerful voice and a right to be heard. Lewisham Youth Theatre (LYT) nurtures and inspires young people’s voices through free participatory theatre activities, helping them to develop enduring and transferable skills that lead to increased life chances and long term well-being. We bring young people together from across the Lewisham
- [Hatch Festival 2024](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/hatch-2024/) - Join us for a celebration of innovation, talent and artistic growth in the heart of Lewisham with three days of new theatre, film and creative connections. Experience the power of collaboration as Lewisham Youth Theatre’s talented artists hatch their creative practice, presenting commissioned works enriched by dramaturgy and mentoring from industry professionals. Get your tickets
- [Workshop Leader Training](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/facilitator-training/) - What is the Creative Workshop Training Project? This project will train you in all aspects of how to use drama workshops to help young people develop better mental health & wellbeing. You will learn the skills need to plan, devise and lead and develop a workshop programme. The project will be led by Angela Michaels,
- [Confession Challenge](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/confession-challenge/) - “Fantastic, insightful examination of the impact of social media on young people” – Audience Member “Emotionally heavy, but incredibly moving. Emotions have a lot of actions” –Audience Member Senior Youth Theatre 17-21s Present: “#Confession Challenge” Senior Youth Theatre Acting Company presented “Confession Challenge”, which explores the impact of social media on young people and the
- [HATCH Festival](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/hatch-festival/) - A work-in-progress festival showcasing new work by young creatives aged 16-25, all collaborating to HATCH their creative practice. This 3 day festival will take over LYT's Creative Hub with new plays, spoken word poetry, music, design and fashion. Each day will showcase a different group of young creatives' new work. Festival Dates: Thursday 3rd August,
- [LYT Bulletins](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/lyt-bulletins/) - BULLETIN BOARD: OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE LYT From time to time, LYT is sent opportunities for young people from other companies, including casting opportunities and projects. Check out these opportunities our @LYT_Bulletins Instagram feed below. Remember: LYT can't vouch for the professionalism of the companies or projects listed below. If you choose to contact or take part
- [Wildfire! [Juniors 12-14]](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/juniors-12-14s-wildfire/) - "The concept was excellent and the young people's ability to improvise and work with an audience was great." [Parent] Part of the Youth Voices 2022 Season The Junior Youth Theatre Acting Company presented “Wildfire!” - Developed with the help of SMASHfestUK, the Junior Youth Company, Phoenix Community Housing, Middlesex University and Copper Candle. Wildfire! is an
- [My Life Now [Juniors 12-14]](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/my-life-now-juniors-12-14/) - "It was amazing! A really fantastic insight into how Lewisham is seen through the eyes of young people." [Audience Member] My Life Now In 2008, LYT created ‘MyLife’. We worked with ‘Lightwork’, a research theatre company from Central School of Speech & Drama. The young people created a piece of theatre about their lives at that moment.
- [Space Girl [Juniors 8-11]](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/space-girl-juniors-8-11/) - "Joyful, confident, creative and brilliantly put together!" [Audience member] Space Girl Written by Helen Stanley and the Junior Youth Theatre Mary Moon has a dream. Her father is missing and the adults are keeping secrets. She’s sure she’ll find him and solve the mystery if only she can get to the moon. Based on a
- [Juniors 12-14s "The Parched Lands"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/parchedlands22/) - "Fantastic play addressing serious issues, such as mental health on young people and climate change." - Parent "It was thought provoking, empowering and considerate to the future where it matters to young people" - Parent Junior Youth Theatre 12-14s Present: “The Parched Lands” part of the Youth Voices 2022 Season The Junior Youth Theatre Acting
- [Juniors 12-14s & Seniors 17s-21s "Time to Act"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/juniors-12-14s-seniors-17s-21s-time-to-act/) - "The performance was incredible, watching them and what they were doing on stage brought tears to my eyes, they were amazing" - Parent "Innovative, inspiring, a joy to see all the kids working together" - Parent Junior Youth Theatre 12-14s & Senior Youth Theatre 17-21s Present: “Time To Act” part of the Youth Voices 2022
- [LYT Remote](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/remote/) - Remote Youth Theatre LYT brings young people from across Lewisham together to make outstanding theatre. During Covid-19, young people experienced extended periods of social distancing. LYT wanted to ensure our participants could continue to connect, to deepen their creativity and to express their experience of this time. We started to deliver activities and events online...
- [Youth Voices 2021](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-voices-2022/) - A season of new plays with Young People in the Lead During 2021, we've been working with young people across our age groups to create 3 new plays about young people taking action on the issues affecting them. In 2022, we'll produce these plays with young people taking lead roles at all levels of the
- [Junior 8-11s "Stories From A Playground"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/jyt1-22/) - "This is amazing, I can't believe these events happen in this world. My boy loved it.” - Parent "Brilliantly written and performed. Wonderful to see the children performing stories they have developed themselves." - Parent Junior Youth Theatre 8-11s Present: "Stories From A Playground" part of the Youth Voices 2022 Season The Junior Youth Theatre
- [Young Touring Company's Live It Down](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/live-it-down/) - "An amazing, thought-provoking production." Dani has talent. But is his reputation something he'll never live down? Live it Down is a forum theatre play and workshop for ages 11 - 18 created with and for young people about living up to expectations and the reputations they fear they'll never be able to live down. The
- [Senior Youth Theatre's Story of My Life](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/storyofmylife/) - "It was very high quality, very reflective of the talents of the participants. LYT is fantastic - high standards. It has made my son much more confident of his abilities as an actor. They are much more open, confident, willing to express themselves." - Parent "I enjoyed working together to create and celebrate a mutual
- [Young Touring Company's Stacked](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/stacked/) - "The play was connectable because lots of teenagers nowadays are going through this." - School audience member "An amazing, thought-provoking production." "Insightful to see how a situation can change from acting different - small changes matter!" - Audience members STACKED a forum theatre play for ages 11+ Project Dates: May - July 2019 Performance Dates:
- [Junior's 8-11s: A World Of Stories](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/world-of-stories/) - “LYT shows young people that the arts are for all not just those who can afford it. The commitment of the LYT staff in the young people's lives is huge. My son has had so many opportunities to follow his dreams.” - Parent of Technical Crew “She's been so different at home as well. I
- [Junior Youth Theatre 12-14s "Off The Map"](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/jyt2-19/) - "What a great performance! Very professional! My daughter is more confident, she showed (during the whole process) determination, dedication and as parents we are so impressed.” - Parent "I have come out of my shell because I was challenged and supported." - Performer Junior Youth Theatre 12-14s Present: "Off The Map" The Junior Youth Theatre
- [Senior Youth Theatre's 'Twelve'](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/twelve/) - "I noticed that everyone is different but we all came together for something positive and it was nice to be part of that." Performer In July 2018, LYT's Senior Youth Theatre presented a modern-day take on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night TWELVE by Pia Ashberry with a special curtain raiser event MUCH TO DO devised by the
- [Young Touring Company's Follow The Leader](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/follow-the-leader/) - Project Dates: January – March 2018 Performance Dates: Touring 14th – 28th March, with a special performance at the Catford Fringe Festival on 5th June 2018 Performance Groups: LYT’s Step Up Young Touring Company Participants: 5 young people aged 18-26 Download: Follow the Leader Programme Follow The Leader was a new modern day take on
- [Junior Youth Theatre 12-14's 'Love Fooled'](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/love-fooled/) - "Amazing! Beautiful! She has become a lot more committed and has also become more interested in drama than she previously was. [LYT] gives young Lewisham people an opportunity to meet others and also teaches them skills that can be used even outside of drama.” - Parent "I enjoyed the performance. It has helped me do better
- [Junior Youth Theatre 8-11s: Shakespeare's Stories](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/jyt1-2018/) - “[It was] amazing - so inclusive and funny. LYT has been the single biggest thing that has prepared my daughter for Secondary school.” - Parent “LYT is important as an avenue for children with Autism to learn life and social skills otherwise denied them in a world that doesn’t always listen. My son has gained
- [Support LYT](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/get-involved-3/support-lyt/) - Your Support Can Transform Local Lives I have been going through such a hard time lately and having LYT is one of the things that kept me going. You guys built my confidence so much like a little bird learning to fly. If I never found LYT, I don’t know where I would be.” LYT
- [Follow The Leader](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/followtheleader/) - "A fantastic show with a positive message… There should be more plays like this.” Audience Members Max is 14, and just wants to play in the next match. Which friend can he trust to help get him off the bench? Follow The Leader is a new modern-day take on the themes of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, as
- [30 Short Scenes About Love](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/30-short-scenes-love/) - 30 Short Scenes About Love To celebrate our 30th Birthday, the 2017 Senior Youth Theatre created a performance that looked back at LYT's history with pieces of previous productions, linked with newly devised verbatim scenes. This was followed by the performance of '15 Short Scenes About Love' - a newly commissioned play by playwright and
- [Junior Youth Theatre 2017](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/jyt1-2017/) - “It was amazing! The kids did a fantastic and very professional job… [My daughter] loved every minute of it. She has gained confidence and increased concentration in learning scripts. She has learnt to take responsibility in a small way for influencing outcomes for herself by dedicating time to a project outside of school.” - Parent
- [People's Project](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/peoples-project/) - We're applying to the National Lottery Awards For All's to help us expand our work to increase our members' ambition and access to further opportunities. Here's a few pictures of the work we've done so far: Young people learn from stage lighting experts at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts Young people learn
- [Junior Youth Theatre Showcase 2017](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/junior-youth-theatre-showcase-2017/) - An evening of short scenes performed by the Junior Youth Theatre 2 (12-14s) about first encounters, mysterious changes and the drama that connects us. "I enjoyed meeting new people and putting on an amazing performance together. It has made me more confident and made me more in control with emotions on stage. Also more independent
- [Young Touring Company's Divided By](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/divided-by/) - Project Dates: January – March 2017 Performance Dates: Touring 14th - 22nd March Performance Groups: LYT’s Step Up Young Touring Company Participants: 5 young people aged 16-24 Download: Divided By Programme and Divided By Script Divided By was a Forum Theatre performance, created and performed by LYT’s Young Touring Company. Starting from the theme of loss,
- [SYT's Three Little Words & Indefinite Alien](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/senior-youth-theatres-three-little-words-indefinite-alien/) - Project Dates: October 2015 – July 2016 Performance Dates: 29th July 2016 Performance Groups: LYT’s Senior Youth Theatre Acting Company & Workshop Group Participants: 25 participants and 2 peer mentors Downloads: Three Little Words & Indefinite Alien Programme “A joy to see how drama connects people from different walks of life. Loved the personal stories.”
- [Technical Theatre Training](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/technical-theatre-training/) - “It's made me realise I don't just have to be a director or actor. There are so many more things I can be.” Production Assistant “[My daughter is] in the crew. It helped her confidence and independence, and confirmed her liking for work in theatre.” Parent Project Dates: January – February 2016 Performance Dates: 18th
- [For under 8s](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/youth-theatres/for-under-8s/) - LYT's Storytelling Programme tours to schools, early years settings, libraries and Children's Centres. Click for here for full details of our current interactive & participatory stories.
- [Junior Youth Theatre's Performances June 2016](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/junior-youth-theatres/) - Project Dates: January 2016 - June 2016 Performance Dates: 4th June 2016 Performance Groups: LYT’s Junior Youth Theatre (8-11s) and Technical Theatre Workshop Group Participants: 36 performers and 12 production assistants Download: Our Teacher's a Troll & The Last Word Programme Our Teacher's a Troll by Dennis Kelly Two terrible twins with a talent for
- [Senior Youth Theatre’s Catford Tales](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/senior-youth-theatres-catford-tales/) - Project Dates: October 2014 – July 2015 Performance Dates: 24th & 25th July 2015 Performance Groups: LYT’s Senior Youth Theatre, Graduate Company, Community Actors, Technical Theatre group and Rushey Green School Participants: 90 participants aged 10 – 80 performed in 4 performances Downloads: Catford Tales programme and Celebrate Catford leaflet “Truly inspiring production of ‘Catford
- [bigeval](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/bigeval/)
- [Young Touring Company’s #Filtered](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/young-touring-companys-filtered/) - “It has opened up a whole new chapter in my life. [Now, I want] to be inspiring and to be an example to other people.” Performer “The students got a lot out of watching young adults acting confidently and leading the discussions effectively. They got a lot out of the fact that they related to
- [Junior Youth Theatre’s Teenage Dreams](https://www.lewishamyouththeatre.com/about-us/our-history/junior-youth-theatres-teenage-dreams/) - “It was a really fun experience. I've made new friends, and I have gained skills for the future.” Performer “I thought it was amazing and relevant. It has given her a sense of responsibility and recognition for good work.” Audience Member & Parent Project Dates: October 2015 – February 2016 Performance Dates: 18th February 2016 Performance
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