Where young voices take centre stage
At VYT, young people don't just learn scripts. They get to create.
They act, create, devise and perform, working together to make theatre that's genuinely their own.
Our small, supportive groups help young people:
Build confidence
Develop creativity
Find their voice
Work as an ensemble
Perform their own ideas
No experience needed. Just come along and give it a go.
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Come along to a free taster session and see if VYT is right for you.
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"I remember doing a lot of research on the internet thinking that there must be something out there that’s completely organic free flowing and allows the children to build up their own ideas and confidence - I thought maybe I’m asking for too much but then eventually I found it - Vital Youth Theatre - it was exactly what we were looking for and our son has thrived!
He absolutely loves Dominique and his theatre family. Thank you x"
Photos by Peter Mould
“My daughters had tried many drama clubs, but had never wanted to go for more than a couple of sessions, until they started with Dominique. It is no exaggeration to say that she has had a big part on the confident, funny, articulate young people they have become. They would never have considered standing on a stage and performing in front of an audience. However, the collaborative, nurturing approach of YVT fosters independence and ownership. Through the writing of their own plays their own ideas are valued and validated.”
Fees £200 per term (£140 concession rate)
Installment plans can be arranged.
We also work with those less able to afford fees so please reach out.
VENUE
Sessions all take place at:
Community Hall
Greek Orthodox Church of
Saint Mary Magdalene,
St Margarets Rd,
St Leonards,
TN37 6EW
Artistic Director & Tutor
Dominique Gerrard is Artistic Director of Vital Youth Theatre and Course Tutor for both Junior and Senior groups. She brings 20+ years of experience to VYT, having taught and directed for The Actor's Lounge, Old Vic New Voices, Questors Youth Theatre, White Rock Theatre Company, National Theatre Connections, University of West London, Kingston College, The Theatre Workshop, Battle Abbey Prep School, Young Pleasance, Shakespeare Schools Festival, Wizard Theatre and Stagecoach.
She is a freelance Theatre Director, having directed over 30 productions over the past 20 years, and she is Curriculum Lead for The Actor's Lounge which has 18 locations around the UK.
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