This is the website of The Youth Theatre, based in Market Harborough and was last updated on 9th June, 2010. Pages from our previous site can be accessed by clicking the "The Old Site" link.)
The Youth Theatre was founded in 1993 with the aim of providing a basis of song, dance and drama for young people in the Market Harborough area.
Membership runs from 5 years up to 21 years for the majority of our shows. For information about joining our cast, email the site or contact our membership secretary, Beaty Tyrrell, on (01858) 432571.
Rehearsals generally run on Sundays from 2pm to 6pm.
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW?
After almost continuous rehearsals and shows since August 2009, the cast are having a break over most of the Summer. If you can't wait until our pantomime (details in a moment) then there is an opportunity to be part of our popular "Musical In a Day" summer show. This takes place from Monday 9th to Friday 13th August, with a performance on the evening of Saturday 14th August at The Harborough Theatre. If you would like to be involved in this event, contact Beaty Tyrrell via the site or by contacting her on (01858) 432571. Shortly after this we begin rehearsals for our 2011 pantomime. This is currently "Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs". Again, if you would like to be part of this show, get in touch and we will send you membership details.
THE JUNGLE BOOK
The Jungle Book was performed to eight audiences between 29th May and 5th June 2010 at Welland Park College Theatre. A copy of the review, written by Viv Window of The Harborough Mail is shown above. We are also grateful to some of our audience members who left comments in our comments books. A selection of thema are as follows; Show has been brilliant so far. Well done to everyone.”, ”Fantastic show as usual. Thanks EVERYONE.”, “Absolutely fabulous show – costumes and make-up outstanding – total shame the theatre was not packed to capacity – you deserved a full house.”, “ Brilliant show! Fantastic energy and great performances. Had a brilliant afternoon.”, “It is the first time I have been to a Youth Theatre production and it far exceeded my expectation. Just magic. I’ll be back.”, “Really enjoyed a very professional performance. The set was amazing and it was a real pleasure.”, “Great show! We came all the way from Grimsby, Lincolnshire to watch it. Well done to all.”, “ It was rerllee good.”, “Brill show. Can’t wait for the next one.”, “Wonderful show yet again! Great to see some familiar faces albeit all grown up now!”, “Usual high standard – we enjoyed it so bvery much. See you in January.”, “Another great show by The Youth Theatre. Great acting, singing, dancing, costumes and set.”, “I feel like I want to ‘dance the night away’!”, “It was amazing. I speechless for some of it. Well done to all actors.”, “Better than fabulous, love the kids in the box, laughed my head off. Excellent.”, “Fantastic show – what a great group of performers! Particularly liked Shere Khan, the little bear cubs and the groovy vultures!”, “A really fab entertaining evening. C u soon.”
WIZARD OF OZ - PANTOMIME AWARDS NEWS
The Youth Theatre were pleased to be invited to take part in the Pantomime
Alliance of Leicestershire's 9th Awards event that took place on Saturday 27th March at Winstanley Community College, Braunstone, Leicester. The event was hosted by Martin Ballard (Radio Leicester) and awards presented by Alan Bailey (Chairman of Blaby District Council). 18 pantomime groups took part in the competition and awards presented in 17 categories.
The judges came to watch our show, The Wizard of Oz, back in January. The
Youth Theatre won the awards for Best Lighting (Simon Malin and Crew),
Best Young Person (Stevie Arundell-Reid as Scarecrow) and Best Animal
(Patrick Hancock as The Lion). We also received nominations in the
categories of Dance Choreography (Helen Davidson and crew), Supporting
Female (Hannah Brown as Aunt Em/Glinda), Young Person (Sam
Henderson-Woodford as Tin Man) and Villain (Sally Mason as Miss
Gulch/Wicked Witch).
In the competition for The Blue Balloon "Pantomime of The Year", The Youth Theatre came 2nd to the eventual winners, The Swinford Operatic and
Dramatic Society.
The Youth Theatre wish PAL every success in their future events, which in 2011, will be their 10th Anniversary.
A copy of the review written for this show is replicated below. We are also grateful to the members of our audience who took the time to leave comments in our comment books. A selection of those is as follows:- “Enjoyed it very much. Loved Toto!!”, “Great family fun. Had a fantastic time”, “Another great show as usual. Loved the canine addition!”, “3rd Desborough Brownies are really enjoying it! Brilliant effects.”, “Very good but replace ‘Kansas’ by ‘Market Harborough’”, “Excellent performance – obviously worked hard! Well done!”, “Really enjoyed the show, especially Auntie Em/The Good Witch. “, “It was all brill-as always.”, “100% brilliant. Great show and singing. Great fun.”, “Very natural and professional. Some future stars for sure! Well done.”, “Another fab performance. Excellent Dorothy and Lion.”, “Admiration for hard work by all concerned, both on stage and all the back up! Excellent”, “Another great show. Keep it up.”, “Thank you for a wonderful evening. Really enjoyed it. “, “As past members of YT, we’d like to say how much we loved the show... especially Pat and Hannah.”, “Superb performance. Great talent for youngsters. Fantastic.”, “What a brilliant show, such enthusiasm, loads of talent. Well done.”, “FAB FAB FAB.”, “Yet another wonderful show. Well done everyone. Keep up the good work.”, “I loved the dog and Dorothy,”, “Excellent direction” Fab Show” Loved the cowardly lion and the very little munchkin!”, “Minnie and Oscar were amazing... Patrick was hilarious, Sally was very good too. Sam and Stevie – wicked, Ashley, Jess and Amby – adorable.”, “The Wizard of Oz – what a Whizard!!!”, “Excellent choice of musical theatre – works at children and adult levels. Congrats to children and young people and production team.”, “Congratulations to you all – yet another professional and delightful production – wonderful – all of it!”
SUPPORT THE YOUTH THEATRE
To continue producing the fantastic shows that they do, The Youth Theatre needs continual financial support. One way of doing this is to become a "Stargazer". Visit the STARGAZERS (old site) link to find out more. Financial donations to support the Youth Theatre are always welcome.
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