NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL & INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL 'Connections' is produced by the National Theatre and supported by a number of individuals, trusts and foundations. Connections plays are commissioned for and about young people from some of the best contemporary playwrights, for performance by schools and youth theatres all over the UK and Ireland, making Connections one of the world's largest celebrations of youth theatre. Following 'home' performances in the Spring Term, the cast will perform the play at our designated partner theatre for one evening at the end of April/beginning of May. In the past, our company has performed at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch and the Arts Depot in Finchley. The exact date will be confirmed by the National Theatre closer to the time. One production of each of the 10 plays which make up the festival will then be selected to be performed at the National theatre in late June/early July. The Company will start rehearsals of a One Act Play in the Spring / Summer Term for the International Youth Arts Festival.  RehearsalsBelow is a provisional rehearsal guide. A full rehearsal schedule will be provided on casting. Term 1(10 Weeks) October - December
Friday’s 6pm to 8pm at Highlands School Term 2(10 Weeks) January - March
Friday's 6pm to 8pm at Highlands School Term 3(13 Weeks) April - July
Friday's 6pm - 8pm at Highlands School
International Youth Arts Festival Auditions Auditions take place in September each year. The audition will be in the form of a workshop so students will be required to stay for the entire session. There is no need to prepare any material in advance but auditionees must be prepared to improvise and work from extracts from the script during the workshop. |
