Youth Theatre
Enabling young people to build confidence and skills
Chain Reaction Youth Theatre (CRYT) is a weekly user-led drama project which builds confidence and communication skills, whilst exploring issues that are important to young people and their communities.
Inspiring Change
Chain Reaction Youth Theatre brings together young people from some of the most disadvantaged communities to devise theatre performances which tackle current youth issues.
Aimed at 11–18 year olds, CRYT uses drama as an inspiring and engaging tool to educate and support vulnerable young people.
Each week, working alongside our specialist team of arts practitioners, young people explore current issues that they feel passionate about.
Building Confidence
The youth theatre focuses on increasing participants’ confidence, communication skills and community spirit. CRYT provides a safe, fun, friendly and positive environment where participants can learn new skills and get involved in a wide variety of creative activities.
Acting and performing provides a sound base from which to build self-confidence. We use drama techniques such as role play, hot-seating and devising to engage participants before exploring a variety of performance styles such as physical and musical theatre, comedy and mask work.
Each session and its activities are planned in consultation with participants, so they have a genuine sense of ownership.
“This experience has boosted my confidence to the max. Plus I’ve met some amazing people.
The Youth Theatre has changed many childrens’/teenagers’ lives, including myself...THANK YOU!”
— Molly, participant, age 14
To find out more or register your interest in joining the Youth Theatre, pop your email address in here.
What People Are Saying
"I love youth theatre because it gives me a place to be myself without judgment. I also have a great time meeting people who enjoy the same interests as myself; creating amazing memories with friends I would otherwise have never met."
— Participant, aged 14
“She has found a new confidence within herself and is able to express her emotions effectively”
— C. Appleton, Learning mentor of participant
“Oscar has loved this group; when I pick him up each week I recognise that he is happy, calm and pleased with what he had done. Oscar has a statement of S.E.N and some difficulties with socialising. This has been transformative. THANK YOU!”
— Parent of Attendee, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
“They have learnt to collaborate as a team, to put on a performance, to perform professionally, to show confidence, to be committed… what an enjoyable evening.”
— Teacher of participant