Colfe’s young theatre stars continue to shine, with students winning places at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain’s summer workshop this year, continuing a fine tradition for the school that has seen over 30 students reach this achievement over the last eight years.
Naima (Y10) and Amelie (Y12) fought through the gruelling audition rounds, competing against over 5,000 young people to secure places on the celebrated acting workshop, while Delilah (Y12), Leon, Elena and Cecilia (Y9) gained places on the waiting list.
The National Youth Theatre is a prestigious theatre and arts organisation, whose alumni include many successful UK performers and technical theatre experts. As well as participation in a summer course, winning a place means becoming a NYT member with access to auditions and professional castings, creative training opportunities and invitations to audition to the NYT Rep Company.
Naima said: “I am really excited about taking part in the course this summer, I can’t wait to start.”
Amelie said: “I know we will learn so much and it will be a great experience. The course also means we will have membership of the National Youth Theatre which bring so many more audition and training opportunities which is fantastic.”
As inspiration for the students, Colfe’s very own Director of Drama, Natalie Maher is starring in a production of Mosquitoes, award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s powerful exploration of sisterhood in a world of collision. The production (advised age 15+) is at the Bob Hope Theatre from 7-10 May.
