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        Don't miss out on HARVEST FIRE - this year's must-see event at the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, 31 July/1 August - book NOW! 

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            Miss Julie / Black Comedy
            Miss Julie: **** (4 Stars) Black Comedy: ***** (5 Stars) Minerva, Chichester Festival Theatre - 15 July, 2014 MISS...
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            CATS
            **** (4 Stars) UK/European Tour Is it a ‘Memory’ worth keeping? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ground-breaking show is on the...
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            **** (4 Stars) Birmingham Repertory Theatre – Tuesday 17 June, 2014 Written by the incredibly talented Alan Ayckbourn...
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            Fathers and Sons
            *** (3 Stars) Donmar Warehouse, London - Saturday 14 June, 2014 Ivan Turgenev’s 1862 novel was adapted by renowned...
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              New YMT Hoodies!

              Our new hoodies are now available! (£25.00 incl. p&p)
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              If you would like these fantastic YMT Badges (and who wouldn't?), this is your chance! 3 badges for £1 (incl. p&p).
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              Vanishing Point DVD

              YMT's first film project

              Get your copy of YMT's exciting film project now! Vanishing Point is £8 (incl. p&p).
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                Our Work

                Inspiring young people's creativity

                Learn how your donation could nurture young talent, develop new music theatre and support emerging artists.
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                Become a Friend

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                You can really make a difference from just £5 per month.
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                Our Supporters

                Thank you to all of our supporters

                YMT are supported by Arts Council England, the NASUWT and individuals, companies and trusts and foundations.
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                Take part

                  Summer Skills

                  Book your Summer Skills course!

                  Aged 11-21? Love acting, singing and dancing? Summer Skills courses are perfect for you!
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                  Backstage Courses

                  Assistant Stage Managers

                  Here's your chance to work on costumes, props, lighting, sound and stage management!
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                  Explore Programme

                  Young Writers and Composers

                  Young Writers and Composers is a six-day course working one-to-one with a West End professional!
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                  The YMTO

                  Youth Music Theatre Orchestra

                  The YMTO is an exciting new project for young musicians in the Tri-borough area!
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                  Upcoming YMT Events

                    • 31 Jul 2014 to 01 Aug 2014

                      Harvest Fire

                      Harvest Fire is a bold, exciting new work created by director Lewis Barfoot as part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
                      Our inspiration comes from two annual festivals: The Burning Man...
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                    • 04 Aug 2014 to 09 Aug 2014

                      Young Writers & Composers

                      Are you a composer, lyricist or scriptwriter aged 16-23? Are you looking to hone your skills and benefit from top-class, intensive tutoring from West End professionals?
                      Young Writers & Composers...
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                    • 04 Aug 2014 to 09 Aug 2014

                      The Count of Monte Cristo - Godalming, Surrey

                      SOLD OUT! Please check the availability of our other Summer Skills courses.
                      Performance date and time: Saturday 9th August, 2:00pm. Running time: Approximately 40 minutes.
                      Imagine you're a good...
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                    • 11 Aug 2014 to 16 Aug 2014

                      Aristophanes' The Frogs - Kingston upon Thames, London

                      SOLD OUT! Please check the availability of our other Summer Skills courses.
                      Performance date and time: Saturday 16th August, 2:00pm. Running time: Approximately 40 minutes.
                      Aristophanes' ancient...
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                    • 15 Aug 2014 to 16 Aug 2014

                      The Dance Connection

                      The Dance Connection is a vibrant devised performance, combining breathtaking choreography, mesmerising movement and immersive vocal soundscapes. All these elements are intertwined to create an...
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                    • 15 Aug 2014 to 16 Aug 2014

                      Triptych (2014)

                      The first of YMT's new Triptych Programme, commissioning new work from young female composers, Triptych (2014) gives young performers from YMT auditions the chance to work with some of the most...
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                    • 16 Aug 2014 to 17 Aug 2014

                      Miss Interpreted

                      Miss Interpreted is a blisteringly-honest comment on the changing face of 21st-century womanhood. Ellie Jones (former Artistic Director of the Southwark Playhouse) will  be leading a chorus of...
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                    • 23 Aug 2014 to 24 Aug 2014

                      The Making of Ali & Nino

                      Launching a major international collaboration, YMT will be starting the development of a stage version of the international bestselling book Ali & Nino, one of the world’s few ‘foundling’ novels...
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