A Musical Christmas continues to receive such positive feedback, so we are delighted to producing it once more. A perfect start to Christmas!
Members will rehearse for 4 weekends leading up to the performances.
Performances are on 19, 20, 21, 22 December
Guys and Dolls JR. is a 60 minute adaptation of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. It’s just completed a West End revival and we’re looking forward to seeing what our older members in year 9+ bring to this perennial crowd pleaser.
This production will be auditioned, and is open to those of you in current school year 9 and above.
Auditions
Auditions to join the cast will take place on Sunday 8 June. Details are below.
The venue is The Space, Heath Road, Petersfield GU31 4DU
2.30 – 5.00pm – School year 9+
There will be recall auditions on Tuesday 10 June, times TBC.
If you would like to audition, please complete the online form below.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM BY FRIDAY 6 JUNE.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will run Monday 11 August – Thursday 21 August, 2pm to 9pm each day. These are the outside times, and cast members will not be called all day, every day. It’s important that you are able to commit to all of these rehearsals in order to take part.
Performances
Performances will take place at The Olivier Theatre, Bedales School on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August. More details to follow.
Membership and production fees
If you are offered a place in the cast you will need to be a member of PYT, which has a membership fee of £20. There will also be a production fee of £160.
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film, and we’re delighted that our members in schools years 6, 7, and 8 will have to opportunity to perform this rousing musical, this Summer.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.
This production will be auditioned, and is open to those of you in current year 6, 7 and 8.
Auditions
Auditions to join the cast will take place on Sunday 8 June. Details are below.
The venue is The Space, Heath Road, Petersfield GU31 4DU
10.30 – 12.00pm – School years 6 & 7
12.15 – 1.30pm – School year 8
There will be recall auditions on Sunday 15 June, times TBC.
If you would like to audition, please complete the online form below.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM BY FRIDAY 6 JUNE.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will run Monday 11 August – Thursday 21 August, 10am to 5pm each day. These are the outside times, and cast members will not be called all day, every day. It’s important that you are able to commit to all of these rehearsals in order to take part.
Performances
Performances will take place at The Olivier Theatre, Bedales School on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August. More details to follow.
Membership and production fees
If you are offered a place in the cast you will need to be a member of PYT, which has a membership fee of £20. There will also be a production fee of £160.
We are delighted that our Musical Theatre Day will be based on the mega hit musical, Wicked.
Amy Webb who has a long-standing relationship with the West End musical and has performed the role of Elphaba, along with Helen Woolf, who has played Glinda, will lead you through a fun-packed day. They will be joined by Brendan McCormack as the Musical Director, who has also worked on the West End production.
Sing songs, learn choreography, and stage some scenes!
This Musical Theatre Day is not to missed!
Sunday 6 April, 10am to 5pm
Open to School Year 8 plus
Cost £35
We are delighted that our much-loved Easter Holiday Activity is back this year!
We are offering children and young people the opportunity to take part in a fun and creative experience this Easter. Participants will spend 4 days working with a team of Directors and Musical Directors, staging songs alongside professional Musical Theatre performers. On the fifth and final day, two performances will take place with a live band for friends and family to enjoy.
It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, gain confidence and perform in a fun and creative atmosphere.
Age 5 to School year 8
Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April
10am to 4pm
Friday 11 April
10am to 8pm
Bedales, Steep
Cost £138
Places are limited.
Following the huge success of last year’s event, we are delighted to be bringing A Musical Christmas back to Petersfield this year. A different collection of songs and performances, but matched with the familiarity of last years coziness.
We are transforming the Festival Hall into a warm and magical environment full of festive cheer. A Musical Christmas is an immersive event, rather than just a show – audiences will be seated on a variety of different chairs and sofas, all grouped around small tables. It’s going to be cozy and enchanting!
During the first 45 minutes there will be live music, along with games should you wish to get involved. Drinks will be on sale, and complimentary nibbles & treats will be available to all. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family.
After an hour of settling in, members of Petersfield Youth Theatre will perform a selection of Christmas songs, along with an eight-piece band.
Performances are on 20, 21, 22 December
Tickets will be available on Monday 11 November.
Join Roald Dahl’s most famous genius, Matilda Wormwood, as she overcomes adversity and battles against the child-loathing Miss Trunchbull, and her uncaring parents. Discover how her love of reading takes her to Mrs Phelps’ Library, where she develops an understanding of right and wrong, whilst telling a story that weaves make-believe with reality.
Tim Minchin’s witty score packs a punch, and PYT’s 70 strong cast of teenagers are set to prove that ‘Even if you’re little, you can do a lot’, in this specially written hour-long version of the West End smash hit musical!
Tickets All tickets are £12
Venue The Quad, Bedales School, Steep
For performance times and to book tickets, click below.
Summer Fun! offers a week full of fun and creative activities for children currently aged 5 to School Year 8.
Participants will have the opportunity to rotate through 4 workshops each day, experiencing theatre games, acting, singing, dancing, storytelling, craft and music. A perfect way to spend a week of the Summer holidays!
Monday 11 – Friday 15 August
10.00 to 3.00pm
Bedales School
To take part, you will need to be a member of PYT, which has a membership fee of £20. The project fee is £145 and payable in installments.
We are delighted that our much-loved Easter Holiday Activity is back this year!
We are offering children and young people the opportunity to take part in a fun and creative experience this Easter. Participants will spend 4 days working with a team of Directors and Musical Directors, staging songs alongside professional Musical Theatre performers. On the fifth and final day, two performances will take place with a live band for friends and family to enjoy.
It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, gain confidence and perform in a fun and creative atmosphere.
Age 5 to School year 8
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April
10am to 4pm
Friday 12 April
10am to 8pm
Bedales, Steep
Cost £136
Places are limited.
A Musical Christmas promises to be the perfect way to start your festive celebrations.
We are transforming the indoor Quad at Bedales into a warm and magical environment full of festive cheer. A Musical Christmas is an immersive event, rather than just a show – audiences will be seated on a variety of different chairs and sofas, all grouped around small tables. It’s going to be cosy and enchanting!
During the first hour there will be carol singers walking through the crowd and live music playing, along with games should you wish to get involved. Drinks will be on sale, and complimentary nibbles & treats will be available to all. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family.
After an hour of settling in, members of Petersfield Youth Theatre will perform a selection of Christmas songs, along with an eight-piece band. After the performance, more festive treats will be available as you continue to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Tickets are £14 each and sold as unreserved, and your actual seating will be allocated by our dedicated team before you arrive. Be reassured, that there won’t be a stampede for seats, we’ll have it all calmly under control! The venue is intimate, so all seats will have a good view of the stage. If you wish to sit with friends or family, it’s important that you book together. Remember; book together to sit together!
We hope you’ll be able to join us!
Priority Booking – Saturday 11 November
Public Booking – Monday 13 November
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