Summer Term 2010

Saturday Classes

10am - 1pm

YLYT 8-11s and LYT 12-16

Summer School with Shanty

16 - 21 August

Shanty Theatre Company is back at the Marine Theatre this summer with their fun-packed show
- A Rat's Tale - "an hysterically historical musical tale of plague, pestilence and puns. Never has the Black Death been so funny". Shanty will be directing the summer school exploring all the show's themes. A Summer School not to be missed. An opportunity for members to work with this exciting young group of professional actors and musicians. We look forward to welcoming you! 

PLEASE EMAIL OR PHONE for more information

and to reserve a place

lyt@marinetheatre.com      01297 442394

about Lyme Youth Theatre...

Based at the Marine Theatre, LYT is creating an ensemble of well-skilled and motivated young actors between the ages of 8 and 16.  Running since 2005, LYT’s professional tutors use a multi-faceted approach to evoke a creative atmosphere in which members can explore and fulfil their potential.  Voice work, improvisation, movement, mime and stage combat are just some of the skills taught.  Our productions have ranged from ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Macbeth’ for the Shakespeare Schools Festival to ‘Just’ by Ali Smith, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and our own versions of Peter Pan, Robin Hood, the Little Mermaid, 'Fantastic Mr Fox' and 'Alice. Most recently YLYT has performed Philip Pulman's 'Clockwork' at the Theatre.

The aim is to introduce the company to the best of modern and classical theatre practice and technique. Performance skills are known to boost confidence and self-esteem, and we hope our members will be able to transfer these skills to work done in school, university or vocational drama training.  We also offer opportunities to learn about stage management, including lighting and sound.  We are very proud that two of our members have been selected to join the National Youth Theatre.

Saturday morning classes over three terms from September to June/July form our core programme.  There are 2 classes:  YLYT is for the 8-11s and LYT is for the 12-16s.  There are also one-off workshops and a Summer School.  We have a tradition of supporting local events ranging from Carnival to the Fossil Festival and ArtsFest. All these give members varied experiences from acting on stage to street theatre.

JOIN LYME YOUTH THEATRE and be part of it...

It costs just £5 a year to join. For this you will get a regular Newsletter, ticket discounts for most Marine Theatre events, priority when booking places on LYT classes and workshops, performance opportunities, and more! You must be a member to register for classes and take part in performances.

All enquiries:

LYT coordinator- Monika Henshaw

Marine Theatre Office,

Church Street,

                     Lyme Regis DT7 3QA                      

Tel: 01297 442394

Email: LYT@marinetheatre.com

Lyme Youth Theatre is supported by grants from Lyme Regis Town Council, West Dorset District Council, Candles on the Cobb, Lyme Regis Carnival and Regatta.

LYME YOUTH THEATRE WORK

ALICE IN WONDERLAND!  November 09

"FANTASTIC MR FOX" ! November 09

"CINEMA LITE"! 09

ELLA AND HER FELLA!

Looking good Mark!

"JUST"  08

'MACBETH'

  Shakespeare in Schools Festival  Sep/Oct 08

LYT Summer School 08

with Shanty Theatre Company

Shakespeare for Schools: Charity Event at Sherborne Jun 08

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl   Feb 08

we were delighted to welcome Polly Agg-Manning from Exeter Northcott to Lyme Youth Theatre.

'Edge Of The Spiral' LYT at Artsfest Sep / Oct 06

'Beauty and The Beast' 

(Summer School 2006)

Review of 'Beauty and the Beast' by Monika Henshaw featured in Lyme News

Lyme Youth Theatre’s annual Summer School took place last week.    Seventeen young people, including LYT regulars and visitors from other parts of the country spent a week at the Marine Theatre with LYT Director, Alistair Ganley.   They worked on theatre skills – acting, movement, music – and mime with tutor Lesley Moss.

At the end of the week, last Saturday, family, friends, and visitors enjoyed a performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ which was created during the week.   Feedback from the audience was amazing – everyone was so impressed with the standard the group achieved in such a short time.   And the young people all agreed that they had learnt a lot and had fun.   Several  visitors were already hoping Grandparents would invite them to stay for next years Summer School!

Cast of LYT SS 06 'The Beauty and the Beast'

August 2006

'The Last Laugh' by Ben Payne

(Summer Term 2006)

Review of 'The Last Laugh' by Monika Henshaw featured in Lyme News

Lyme Youth Theatre is celebrating its first birthday as this term draws to a close.   Last weekend LYT presented ‘The Last Laugh’ by Ben Payne at the Marine Theatre.   The play was written for Amnesty International and, although a hilarious comedy, also has a serious message about totalitarian states and prisoners of conscience.   Bobby Bunting, a travelling jokes salesman visits a country where laughter is banned – his adventure, including trial, imprisonment, ‘treatment’, escape and eventually, marriage, are all portrayed in witty detail by the playwright, who was only seventeen when he wrote it.

Parents and friends of the members of LYT have watched work in progress throughout the year and have been very impressed by the growing confidence and skill of the company.  ‘The Last Laugh’ proved that the young people are working hard to realise their full potential and developing into a strong team.  The audiences, although small, were very enthusiastic and full of praise for this first public performance by Lyme Youth Theatre. 

The Company:   Lowell Fachau, Catherine Butler, Ben Hills, Mark Collett, Holly Henshaw,  Charley Souter-Phillips, Chris Garcia, Faye Chaplin, Ellie Benbow, Rebecca Watts, Cara Fachau, Minna Bates, Celia Cruwys-Finnigan, James Jones.   Director:  Alistair Ganley assisted by tutors Pat Brackenbury and Lesley Moss.

              
                Cast of 'The Last Laugh'                  ... with the Mayor of Lyme

LYT at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2006 & at Marine Magic

                                              Above Photos By Lesley Moss

'Sean, The Fool, The Devil and The Cats'

by Ted Hughes

(Spring Term 2006)