A further five students accepted into National Youth Theatre!

We are thrilled to announce that five of our incredibly talented students have been accepted into the prestigious National Youth Theatre (NYT) of Great Britain following auditions earlier this year. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering the fierce competition, with around 4,500 young people auditioning from across the UK.

Himidi (L6 CS), Saul (SFM1), Daniel (10C2), Veer (10H1) and Victor (10J1) now join the ranks of the NYT, where they will have the opportunity to audition for and work with the company until they are 26.

This success is a true testament to the ambition instilled in our students, reflecting our commitment to nurturing creativity and resilience. It also marks a significant milestone for us, as these five students bring the total number of Habs students accepted into the NYT over the past eight years to 35.

In addition to celebrating the success of our own students, we are proud to highlight our new partnership with the National Youth Theatre, through which Habs has become an audition hub. This initiative has allowed young people from local state schools to audition for free while receiving mentorship and training in audition techniques. We are particularly proud that two students from our partner school, London Academy, were also accepted into the NYT.

Drama, theatre, and film are more than just co-curricular activities; they provide opportunities to tell stories, develop emotional intelligence, fuel imagination, and work together to create something meaningful.

Our approach to performance drama is grounded in a rich and diverse programme of productions, workshops, and external collaborations. From large-scale performances like Video at the End of the World, working with renowned playwrights, such as Matt Harrison to performances at Shakespeare’s Schools Festival Performance with our adapt of Romeo and Juliet. We also foster a thriving film production programme, where students are trained by professionals to produce their own films and projects.

This acceptance into the National Youth Theatre is not just an individual achievement; it represents the collective success of our students, teachers, and the entire school community, all of whom work together to support the development of these young artists.

Congratulations again to Himidi, Saul, Daniel, Veer and Victor – we can not wait to see where this exciting journey takes you!