So, it’s that time of year again when The National Youth Theatre announce who will be joining current members on stage in London’s West End on 18th September for the company’s Diamond Anniversary Gala.
Taking to the stage at the Shaftesbury Theatre in celebration of the company’s 60th birthday will be former members including: Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Daisy Lewis (Downton Abbey), Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Twenty Twelve, W1A), Timothy Dalton (James Bond), Jessica Hynes (Twenty Twelve, W1A) and Gina McKee (Our Friends in the North), with more named to be announced.
Directed by the National Youth Theatre’s Artistic Director, Paul Roseby, the gala – ‘The Story of our Youth’ – is set to be one of the biggest casts in the West End with renowned alumni appearing alongside a cast of 97 of Britain’s best young talent and other former members.
Going through NYT archives, the off-off show will take a playful look back at the last 60 years of British youth culture. They have promised some throwback choreography numbers, new alumni sketches and some extra surprise appearances from famous faces around the worth throughout the evening.
Don’t worry if you miss the gala because the National Youth Theatre 60th anniversary programme will continue throughout the year. Find out more info here.