Summer Season 2019
April - August 2019 Welcome
About Us Contact Us
We are an arts organisation for To book a place on a workshop, children, young people and families. buy tickets or for general All of our work aims to develop enquiries contact: creativity, build confidence and give local people key life skills. 01282 427767 www.burnleyyouththeatre.org Children, young people and families can get involved in our varied [email protected] workshops, as audience members Burnley Youth Theatre, for our exciting touring theatre Queens Park Road, programme and as volunteers. Burnley, BB10 3LB
We look forward to welcoming We’re open 10am - 4pm you to Burnley Youth Theatre! from Monday - Thursday and 10am - 1pm on Saturdays.
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Queen Victoria Rd. ∞∞ Baby changing facilities Colne Rd. ∞∞ Breastfeeding friendly Fire Station Ormerod Rd. ∞∞ A range of accessible programming
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1 Creative Play
Creative Families Little Imaginations ages 0-4 and their parents/carers ages 2-4
This family workshop uses arts, crafts, Children will use music, storytelling, storytelling, music and creative role-play and craft to learn and play to unlock the imaginations of have fun. These independent little ones and encourage parents sessions are a great way to give and carers to get creative with their children a head start by building families. Drop in session £3.50 for a confidence in their early years. family of upto 3 children and 2 adults. Tuesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday 11am - 12pm
Mini Theatre Makers ages 4-6
This session uses storytelling, interaction and imaginative play as the perfect introduction to drama. Children will develop skills to create theatre using props, costume and most importantly - their imaginations! Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Saturday 10am - 11am
Booking is open now, see page 12 for more details
2 Drama
Drama Discoverers Drama Explorers ages 6-8 ages 8-11
Children will use games, role-play Children will learn drama and and storytelling to learn the basics performance skills using an of performance, channel their imaginative approach, all whilst creativity and boost their confidence. building confidence and having fun. Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday 11am - 12pm Wednesday 5pm - 6pm Saturday 12pm - 1pm
Drama Creatives Young Actors ages 11-14 ages 14-18 (up to 25 for LDD)
Young people will develop their own From developing characters to style and use various techniques experimenting with different styles of to create theatre. They will grow theatre, participants will develop the in confidence and develop skills in skills to become confident performers character, voice and movement. with a deeper understanding of script work, devising and improvisation. Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm Thursday 6pm - 7:30pm Thursday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sessions begin the week beginning 22nd April 2019
3 Dance and Musical Theatre
Dance Dance Discoverers and Explorers (ages 6-11) Creatives (ages 11-18, 25 for LDD)
Children, will work with a Young people who love to dance and choreographer to develop skills want to learn new styles will work in various dance styles and create with a choreographer to create edgy a unique performance for the original routines. They will explore end of season showcase event. contemporary, street dance and This workshop is suitable for both hip-hop to create their own work. Discoverers and Explorers age range. Thursday 4pm - 5pm Thursday 5pm - 6pm
Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Discoverers and Explorers (ages 6-11) Creatives (ages 11-18, 25 for LDD)
Children will develop their singing Young people will perform as a voices and expand their knowledge of complete chorus, creating close the world of musical theatre. Building harmonies and complex chords. their confidence to perform a piece Singing songs from the world’s most at the end of season showcase event. loved musicals, they will show off This workshop is suitable for both their new skills at a showcase event. Discoverers and Explorers age range. Thursday 5pm - 6pm Thursday 4pm - 5pm
Booking is open now, see page 10 for more details
4 Specialist Workshops
Burnley Youth Theatre offers a range Indra of specialist workshops designed to ages 11-18 (up to 25 for LDD) celebrate the voices of young people, tackle social issues, raise awareness and aims to promote positive change. Explore the issues that matter to young people's well being today. We also strive to be representive of Promote positive, political and our community and invite everyone to social change. Attend international our Friends of BYT weekly workshop. exchanges, and use physical Welcoming adults with or without theatre, spoken word and other children to take part in creative techniques to create productions. activities and build friendships. Tuesday 6pm - 7:30pm
After The Rain ages 11-18 (up to 25 for LDD)
This drama group explores themes and issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people. It is open to anybody who believes in equality and wants to bring about change. Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Sessions begin the week beginning 22nd April 2019
5 Arts Award Arts Award Discover & Explore (ages 6-11) Bronze, Silver & Gold (ages 11+)
Arts Award is a nationally recognised All interests, abilities and art forms qualification. Children will take will be supported to achieve a part in art activities and create a higher level Arts Award qualification, portfolio of their achievements. with the Gold award recognised This session is free, with an by UCAS. The session is free, with accreditation cost of £30 per award. accreditation cost of £40 per award. Thursday 4pm - 5pm Thursday 5pm - 6pm
Friends Of BYT for parents/carers and families
Established by the community, this is a supportive space where people come together, share experiences, participate in fun activities and build friendships. Parents/carers can attend with or without children. Tuesday 1pm - 2:30pm
Booking is open now, see page 10 for more details
6 Disability
Our Connect sessions have been Adult Connect designed, with children, young ages 18+ people and adults with disabilities or learning difficulties in mind. All our sessions are fully supported This is a great session for adults and Parents / Carers are welcome with disabilities or learning to meet with us before any difficulties to explore the world individual attends a session to of theatre, bring their ideas to life discuss individual needs. Siblings and create new work. Carers are are also welcome to attend our welcome to attend the session. Explorers and Discovers workshop. Wednesday 1:30pm - 3pm
Connect Connect Discoverers and Explorers (ages 6-11) Creatives (ages 11- 25)
Children with disabilities or learning Young people with disabilities or difficulties will discover and learning difficulties will use drama, explore stories using drama, voice, movement and music to develop movement and music. Suitable for skills and confidence. Fully supported both Discoverers and Explorers age session. Parents/carers can meet us range in a fully supported session. before to discuss individual needs. Wednesday 5pm - 6pm Wednesday 6pm - 7pm
Sessions begin the week beginning 22nd April 2019
7 Auditions
Wind In The Willows Jane Eyre ages 6 -11 ages 11 - 18 (up to 25 for LDD)
‘It takes all sorts to make a world!”… ‘I am no bird; and no net ensnares As the peace of the riverbank me’… When an orphan girl discovers is rocked by the thrill-seeking a terrible secret hidden within the Toad, wise Ratty, the good walls of Thornfield Estate, hidden by natured Mole and the reclusive her abrupt employer Mr Rochester, Badger embark on a dangerous she is faced with a difficult choice. mission to recapture Toad Hall. Join us on Jane’s journey for Begin your adventures down belonging in the retelling of the riverbank and audition to Charlotte Brontë’s classic tale of be part of the cast to bring dark secrets, love and betrayal. this traditional tale to life. Auditions for ages 11 - 18 Auditions for ages 6 -11 (up to 25 for LDD) Tuesday 30th April 2019 Wednesday 1st May 2019 5pm - 6:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Performance Performance Satruday 13th July 2019 Saturday 20th July 2019 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Open Auditions - Everyone Welcome!
8 Summer Activities
Treasure Island Dates and Times
Our Summer Outdoor Production Rehearsal Dates this year is Treasure Island. When young Jim Hawkins embarks on a 10am - 4pm each day series of dangerous voyages and Monday 19th - Friday 23rd August quests to find Captain Flints treasure. Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th August Danger lies ahead as Jim and his crew Performance Date encounter unity, murder, shipwreck and the mysterious Long John Silver. Saturday 31st August 2019 at 2pm Cost Our Summer Activities will be a two week Summer project which will £75 per participant culminate in a fantastic outdoor production of Treasure Island in Audition the grounds of Burnley Youth Theatre. Participants will learn new Monday 13th May 2019 skills, make new friends and work 6:30pm - 8:30pm to create a high quality outdoor theatre production with professional and experienced directors.
Auditions are open to everyone
9 How To Book
Workshop Booking Multiple Activities
To book onto your preferred 1 Workshop £35 per child workshop give us a call or visit us. Please see page 1 2 Workshops £55 per child for our opening hours.
01282 427767 3+ Workshops £75 per child Burnley Youth Theatre, Queens Park Road, Production £35 per child Burnley, BB10 3LB
Each workshop costs £35 at the start of each season of 10 sessions, which is to be paid as a donation. Discounts are available for multiple activities Family Discount and multiple siblings (see the chart). Donations must be paid at the time of 2 Siblings 15% off booking in person or by phone and can be paid by cash, cheque or card. 3 Siblings 30% off If you feel unable to donate upfront you will be able to join our Monthly Payment Scheme, 4+ Siblings 50% off just ask when booking.
We have an inclusive open door policy and want to welcome all children, young people and families to attend, regardless of their financial situation. We can support a small number or participants to receive financial support to attend. To request a Financial Support Grant form, email [email protected] You will be able to book onto a workshop once your Financial Support Grant has been confirmed.
10 What’s On
Open Day A Burnley Youth Theatre Event
Saturday 20th April 2019 Come and join us for an exciting open day filled with free theatre, film and lots of creative activities. Participate in taster workshops and join us in our newly refurbished theatre space for a screening of ‘Sing Along The Greatest ∞∞For all the family Showman’. A great opportunity to see the ∞∞Free creative exciting things we do at Burnley Youth Theatre. activities Free ∞∞Film, drama, dance and musical theatre
Curry Night A BYT Rep Company Fundraiser
Tuesday 28th May 2019 at 7pm BYT Rep Company’s Curry Night is back! Join us for a night of delicious curry and fantastic fun with a raffle, stand up bingo and more! Tickets are just £15 and the money raised will help the BYT Rep Company to perform at the ∞∞Families welcome Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2019. ∞∞Fundraiser Tickets £15 ∞∞Fun evening ∞∞Raffles & Bingo
11 To book call 01282 427767 or visit www.burnleyyouththeatre.org Ian McKellen on Stage with Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and You! Presented by Ambassador Theatre Group
Thursday 23rd May 2019 2pm at Burnley Youth Theatre - SOLD OUT 7:30pm at Burnley Mechanics - SOLD OUT ∞∞Check for last minute re-releases I was born in Burnley 80 years ago, though we moved to Wigan when I was two months old. This is Fundraiser for ∞∞ my first performance in my hometown, in support Burnley Youth of Burnley Youth Theatre’s work with young people. Theatre
Over The Moon By Hurly Burly Co.
Thursday 30th May 2019 at 11am & 3pm Over the Moon weaves together gentle classical music with familiar nursery rhymes and games in an interactive musical, operatic adventure for babies. Join us for musical tickling, stretching, chomping and stomping as we journey together ∞∞Ages 0-5 and families through the day: waking, eating, playing and ∞∞Baby Opera sleeping. A First Opera For Little People ∞∞Free arts activities Adults £8 (£10 on the door) Concessions £6 (£8 on the door) BYT Members £4 (£6 on the door)
Visiting Productions In House Productions Special Events 12 What’s On
Edinburgh Preview by Byteback Theatre
Friday 26th July 2019 at 7:30pm Join us for an exciting evening of new theatre, as The BYT Rep Company premiere their explosive new piece, Chasing Aces. We will be asking audience for feedback on how the piece can be developed before it heads to the Edinburgh ∞∞Ages 14+ Fringe Festival from the 5th - 8th August 2019 Challenging themes Adults £8 (£10 on the door) ∞∞ Concessions £6 (£8 on the door) Contemporary ∞∞ BYT Members £4 (£6 on the door) Theatre
Wind In The Willows A Burnley Youth Theatre Production
Saturday 13th July 2019 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm ‘It takes all sorts to make a world!”…As the peace of the riverbank is rocked by the thrill- seeking Toad and the mischievous inhabitants of the wild wood, wise Ratty, the good natured Mole and the reclusive Badger embark of a ∞∞For all ages dangerous mission to recapture Toad Hall. Discounts for groups Adults £8 (£10 on the door) ∞∞ Concessions £6 (£8 on the door) Family Friendly ∞∞ BYT Members £4 (£6 on the door)
13 To book call 01282 427767 or visit www.burnleyyouththeatre.org Jane Eyre A Burnley Youth Theatre Production
Satruday 20th July 2019 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm ‘I am no bird; and no net ensnares me’… When an orphan girl discovers a terrible secret hidden within the walls of Thornfield estate, hidden by her abrupt employer Mr Rochester, she is faced with a difficult choice. Ages 11+ ∞∞ Adults £8 (£10 on the door) ∞∞Discounts for groups Concessions £6 (£8 on the door) ∞∞Challenging themes BYT Members £4 (£6 on the door)
Treasure Island A Burnley Youth Theatre Production
Saturday 31st August 2019 at 2pm When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map, he embarks on a series of dangerous voyages and quests to find Captain Flints treasure burred on a secret island. Danger lies ahead as Jim and his crew encounter unity, murder, shipwreck ∞∞Family friendly and the mysterious Long John Silver. Free arts activities Adults £8 (£10 on the door) ∞∞ Concessions £6 (£8 on the door) Outdoor ∞∞ BYT Members £4 (£6 on the door) performance
Visiting Productions In House Productions Special Events 14 Creative Education
Burnley Youth Theatre’s Creative Teacher Training (CPD) Workshops Education Programme offers a Our CPD programme for schools fresh and innovative approach to offers fun, dynamic and creative learning for schools, nurseries and training workshops for teachers in colleges. We offer bespoke packages order to develop confidence and that support learning through: ability to utilise creativity in the classroom. All our workshops and Creative Curriculum workshops packages are tailor made and bespoke in order to support your school. Designed to support the topics covered in your school curriculum. By Arts Award and Arts Mark using drama we can bring any subject to life and spark pupils' imaginations. We are an Arts Award Centre that offers a range of activities to After School and Lunchtime Club support pupils to gain a nationally recognised qualification, which Our youth theatre workshops at your can be delivered through any part school! Pupils will take part in a fun of our Creative Education offer. engaging drama workshop weekly. As an Artsmark supporter organisation we can also support Theatre Tours and Theatre Hire schools along their Artsmark journey. Our 158 seat theatre space is available For more information contact for your school to use for school Laura Simpson, Education productions, workshops, teacher and Youth Theatre Manager at training or presentation evenings. laura.simpson@ We also provide theatre tours. burnleyyouththeatre.org
For more details on our Creative Eduction offer visit our website
15 Community and Outreach
Our Projects experiences, skills and learning. All of Burnley Youth Theatre has a strong our work is person centred and led by track record of using the arts to the communities we work with. Our engage communities. We deliver exciting outreach projects engage creative projects with children, people through using many art forms young people and families, reaching including drama, dance, music, film many diverse and disadvantaged and visual arts and we explore issues communities within East Lancashire. relevant to local people, in order We have recently delivered to build confidence, self-esteem projects that tackle racism and and key transferable life skills. hate crime, LGBTQ+ issues, CSE, Work with us well-being and mental health. We are currently delivering projects We believe that skills, confidence in pupil referral units (with pupils and mental health can be positively and parents), in community centres promoted by our creative approach and homeless shelters, and with and we aim to authentically a diverse range of ethnicities and understand our community and strive marginalised communities. to support people to access our vast programme of creative activities and Our Approach theatre productions. If you have Our approach focusses on building a group that you would like our sustainable relationships, breaking outreach team to work with or would down stereotypes, reducing isolation, like any further information regarding improving well-being and creating our current outreach projects safe spaces where the community please contact our Artistic Producer can come together to share stories, Louise Harney at louise.harney@ burnleyyouththeatre.org
For more details on our education and outreach work see our website
16 Support Us
Become a Benefactor Corporate Support
As a charity we have to raise funds We would like businesses to become each year to keep our programme supporters of our work. As a charity, accessible to all, so becoming we need to raise additional funds a benefactor is a great way to each year to continue to deliver our support us. You will receive a work. Your support will help us reach host of exclusive benefits for just as many young people as possible. £40 a year or £3.50 a month.
BYT 100 Club Hire Our Space
We are seeking 100 Lancashire- Our venue includes a 158 seat theatre based businesses to donate and a range of multi-purpose rooms. £100 for a year. Join now for a We can provide WiFi, projectors and fantastic way for your business to catering, making us the perfect place get recognised for supporting a for corporate events or performances. local charity that helps thousands of young people every year. For further information visit:
www.burnleyyouththeatre.org
For more details on individual or corporate support visit our website
17 Youth Volunteers Adult Volunteers
You can get involved as a Creative Want to give something back? Volunteer, as part of your Arts Award, Join our Make It Happen or Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you volunteers! Opportunities range are aged 11-25, you can volunteer from working front of house, as a workshop assistant, in our chaperoning children backstage, technical team, fundraising, front of lending a hand with maintenance house, marketing or digital media. and basic admin support.
Board & Youth Board Fundraising
Our Board of Trustees govern the The Big BYT Challenge. If you are organisation. We are currently seeking planning an exciting challenge, people with expertise in business we would love you to choose us and law. We encourage applications as the charity you fundraise for. from diverse communities. Contact us to get involved: The Youth Board represents participants and helps us to make [email protected] decisions and run exciting events.
Get in touch for more information on how you can support us
18 Funded By In Partnership With
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
Eric and Margaret Kinder Trust
Youth Social Action Fund
AMS NEVE
01282 427767 @BurnleyYT
[email protected] @burnleyyouththeatre
www.burnleyyouththeatre.org Burnley Youth Theatre, Queens Park Road, Burnley Youth Theatre Burnley, BB10 3LB
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