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Songs for a Summer’s Day

By Project Archive

Running PYT is a real joy for all involved, but also brings huge responsibilities. We aspire to do great things and try hard to push boundaries, all whilst managing risks and fulfilling the duty of care that we have for our participants, volunteers and audiences.

With this in mind we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel our performances on Saturday August 22.

 The last few months have certainly been a tricky time for many of us. We tend to rely on creative experiences to keep our souls alive and give us a sense of purpose, and the COVID pandemic has made that incredibly hard. It has also demonstrated how important our friends are and how much we value spending time with one another. These are all great reasons for us wanting to deliver our project.

The Government guidelines and restrictions make it impossible to deliver a public performance. We had hoped that things would have eased up by now, but that sadly hasn’t been the case.

PYT have assembled a team of professional filmmakers to lead our members and alumni in making a film of all the songs we had planned. We are delighted to still be able to offer all our young people a safe and fulfilling experience and we hope to be able to share our film with you later in the year.

If you have bought tickets to one of the planned performances, we will be in touch to arrange refunds very soon.

 

Step In Time

By Project Archive

Our Easter project is now one of the highlights in the PYT calendar. It is a fantastic way to spend a week of your Easter holiday.

During previous Easter holiday activities we have had 160 young people working with professional performers & directors.

Step in Time will feature song and dance numbers from popular musical theatre productions. We will spend four days working towards a fully staged production, featuring a live band. This performance will be given to your friends and family.

PYT is renowned for its exciting approach to theatre for young people. So why not join us?

Venue: The Quad, Bedales School, Steep
Dates: Monday 9 – Thursday 12 April 2018
Performances: Thursday 5.00pm and 7.00pm

OPTION ONE Ages 5 – 7

Times: Mon, Tues, Wed 10.00am – 1.00pm
Thurs 1.00pm – 8.00pm
Cost: PYT members – £55.00
Non members – £65.00

OPTION TWO Ages 8 – 15

Times: Mon, Tues, Wed 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thurs 10.00am – 8.00pm
Cost: PYT members – £85.00
Non members – £105.00

If you would like to take part, simply fill in the application form:

STEP IN TIME 2018 application

 

Step into the Spotlight

By Project Archive

Do you like a challenge?
Do you enjoy musical theatre?
Do you want to work with professional performers, directors and musicians?
Do you want to have fun?

If yes, then why not spend the week with Petersfield Youth Theatre creating an exciting piece of musical theatre. Our Easter project is now one of the highlights in the PYT calendar. It has been running for 19 years and is a fantastic way to spend a week of your Easter holiday. During previous Easter holiday activities we have had 160 young people working with professional performers & directors.

Step into the Spotlight… will feature song and dance numbers from popular musical theatre productions. We will spend four days working towards a fully staged production, featuring a live band. This performance will be given to your friends and family.

PYT is renowned for its exciting approach to theatre for young people.

So why not join us?

Venue: The Quad, Bedales School, Steep
Dates: Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 April 2017
Performances: Friday 5.00pm and 7.00pm

OPTION ONE Ages 5 – 7

Times: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10.00am – 1.00pm
Fri 1.00pm – 8.00pm
Cost: PYT members – £55.00
Non members – £65.00

OPTION TWO Ages 8 – 15

Times: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10.00am – 5.00pm
Fri 10.00am – 8.00pm
Cost: PYT members – £85.00
Non members – £105.00

If you would like to take part, simply fill in the printable PDF application form  return it with your payment to PYT.

Places are offered on a first come first served basis.

Please return to; Easter Holiday Activity, PYT, The Space, 2a Heath Road, Petersfield GU31 4DU

When we have received your application we will send further information.

Les Misérables Masterclass

By Uncategorized

Sunday 18 June | 11am – 5pm

Young people aged 12 plus are invited to take part in this exciting day of musical theatre. This project is open to both PYT members and non-members.

Jill Farrow will be working with us along with Chris Cuming. Jill has been the Musical Director on many of our PYT productions – we look forward to working with her again on this exciting project. Jill will be joined by Chris – Chris is a young director and choreographer who has recently worked on the European premier of YANK the musical. Chris will also be directing our Autumn production – FAME…the musical.

To sign up for this project simply fill in the application form and return to:
PYT, The Space, 2a Heath Road, Petersfield GU31 4DU
When your application form has been received we will send you further information.

Summer School 2019

By Project Archive

We are delighted to offer these 4-day events to both members and non-members.

Summer Fun for 5 –10 year olds

You will take part in 3 workshops each day led by professional theatre practitioners. The emphasis will be on ‘having fun’ through a variety of theatre skills.

Stage a Musical for 11–14 year olds

This will be musical theatre based working with a Director/Choreographer and a Musical Director. On the first morning you will work together choosing and shaping song and dance numbers for ‘your’ musical. There will be a presentation for family and friends on the final day.

Venue Bedales School, Steep
Dates Monday 19 – Thursday 22 August
Times 10am – 4pm
Cost PYT members: £85  Non-members: £105

If you would like to take part please complete and return the application form with payment to info@pyt.org.uk or The Space, 2a Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4DU

Summer School Application Form 2019

With many thanks to Petersfield Town Council for their generous grant to support this project.

For any further enquiries please email info@pyt.org.uk

 

Supportive

By Friends

The generosity of our Friends of Petersfield Youth Theatre has meant that we have been able to purchase endless technical equipment for our productions .  In summer 2016, our new monitors allowed the actors on stage to see the conductor and band when they were not in the pit, which is extremely helpful and we are very grateful for this opportunity.

Costumes for Hire

By Uncategorized

We have been very encouraged that some of our regular costume hirers have been back in touch and managing to come up with inventive ways of putting on their productions in these uncertain times. If you are looking for costumes for youth members please do get in touch as we are able to provide a COVID safe visit to our wardrobe department and welcome working with creatives again!

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For more information about hiring costumes, please see our Costume Hire  page.

Or email our team who would be delighted to hear from you at thewardrobe@pyt.org.uk

Annie

By Past Production

The Christmas Season saw the nights drawing in and as we donned our hats and gloves, the magic of the theatre beckoned!  Petersfield Youth Theatre drew in the crowds, when they presented the heart-warming story of ‘Annie’ in 2016.

‘Annie’ has one of the most popular scores in musical theatre and with auditions complete, the rehearsals were soon underway!

Excitement was over-flowing and once rehearsals were in full swing, the attention turned to the building and creation of the set and with a wonderful team of staff and volunteers, we created the magic that awaited the audience for our Christmas performances!

Candide

By Past Production

Based on Voltaire’s satirical writings, Candide bubbled and frothed with Leonard Bernstein’s boundless musical invention.

Snobbery, philosophy and nobility were all equally ridiculed in this incredible story, as Candide circled the globe in search of his love.

The story is often witty and sometimes a bit naughty, so it was perfect for our ensemble of teenage actors.  Though the story is centuries old, PYT’s production injected youthful charm and energy into this impressive and epic production.

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