Ledbury Market Youth Theatre take part in National Youth Theatre’s Connections

This year, Ledbury Market Youth Theatre were lucky enough to take part in the National Youth Theatre’s Connections Festival, an event that sees youth theatre from all over the country perform new and original plays written especially for young people.

Since last year the Senior Youth Theatre have been rehearsing YOU 2.0. In the play, two school children play a video game designed to help them control their emotions and improve their mental health. But through playing the game they learn more about themselves… and each other.

As well as a performance at Market Theatre we were given the chance to take our piece to the Swan Theatre in Worcester where we performed in front of other youth theatres from all across the country. There were also workshops where we learnt new performance skills and had lots of fun.

The day ended with a party where all the young people got the chance to make new friends and meet liked minded people. There was even a fashion show (which we won!)

It was an amazing experience and one our group will never forget.

Find out more about Youth Theatre at The Courtyard here.