Habs students accepted into the National Youth Theatre

Habs is delighted to announce that six students from across the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools have been accepted into the National Youth Theatre (NYT) of Great Britain, after successfully auditioning earlier this year. Demi (L6M2), Arman (L6S1), Abim (11R2), Senitha (11R1), Jessica (L6LWA) and Avital (U5A) undertook a series of self-taped and live recall auditions, and will now take their places on the residential summer training courses before they become part of the wider NYT company. 

The drama department worked with 15 students this year, supporting them with their speeches and a series of workshops exploring audition technique, from which six reached final recalls and five were accepted – this is an incredible achievement since over 6,000 young people between the ages of 14-26 auditioned this year!

The NYT is a fantastic training ground but most importantly gives the students the opportunity to work with a group of amazingly diverse and talented other young people.

Demi: “I feel truly bless to be given this opportunity.”

Arman: “It is humbling to know that I have been accepted into such a prestigious institution.”

Jessica: “I feel to grateful to be accepted into the NYT as it puts great emphasis on uplifting the younger generation.”

Avital: “The NYT is an organisation that has inspired so many young people. I look forward to being a part of it.”

Abim: “I am incredibly excited for being able to attend the same institution as incredible actors such as Daniel Craig and Benedict Cumberbatch.”

Senitha: “I feel privileged to be part of NYT. Thanks to Habs and Mr Weinman in particular, the hard work has paid off.”

Best of luck to all those accepted!