ACADEMIC YEARS R-3

‘PEANUTS’

Discarded Nut is an incredible organisation; always striving to be the best they can be.
— DNYT Parent

INFORMATION

Applications for 2026/2027 will open on Tuesday 26th May 2026!

Our 2026/2027 production will be announced in June 2026.

Children in Academic Years R-3 take part in DNYT Peanuts, where they focus on musical theatre. This groups provides a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of musicals!

DNYT Peanuts is all about having fun whilst giving young people the opportunity to be themselves; expressing their creativity in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment. As well as taking their first steps on stage, and building foundations in singing, dancing and acting, our younger companies also learn important skills in communication, commitment and working together as they make new friends and put on a fantastic show at the end of the year.

DNYT Peanuts members take part in weekly rehearsals, culminating in an annual production in the summer, performing in front of their parents/carers and invited audience members.

Our membership fee includes:

  • Weekly rehearsals during term time

  • Annual performance of a musical

  • All production related materials

  • Membership bag and t-shirt

  • Discounts to productions at our venue

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre strives to be accessible for all young people. As such, we have a ‘no questions asked’ Bursary Scheme available. Just select the relevant box when filling out the application form below.

If you have any questions ahead of applying, please email us.

VENUE

The Nutshell, Winchester

REHEARSALS

Monday Group: 4:30-6pm
Saturday Group: 10-11:30am

MEMBERSHIP FEE

£150 per term | £450 per year

Payments can be paid in full for the whole year, or you can select a monthly payment plan option. All payments will be set up through GoCardless and invoiced via Xero.

DISCOUNTS

Sibling Discount: 5%
Bursary Scheme: 50% or 100% available

We offer a ‘no questions asked’ bursary scheme for those who need it most.

2026/2027 TIMETABLE

MONDAY GROUP

Monday 7th September - Monday 7th December 2026
(excluding Monday 26th October)

Monday 4th January - Monday 22nd March 2027
(excluding Monday 15th February)

Monday 12th April - Monday 21st June 2027
(excluding Monday 3rd May, 31st May)

MONDAY SHOW WEEKEND

Saturday 26th or Sunday 27th June 2027

Performance groups will get chosen in March 2027 with show week instructions being emailed to members and parents/carers.

SATURDAY GROUP

Saturday 12th September - Saturday 12th December 2026
(excluding Saturday 31st October)

Saturday 9th January - Saturday 20th March 2027
(excluding Saturday 20th February)

Saturday 17th April - Saturday 12th June 2027
(excluding Saturday 5th May)

SATURDAY SHOW WEEKEND

Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th June 2027

Performance groups will get chosen in March 2027 with show week instructions being emailed to members and parents/carers.

APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON

Staff have up-to-date Enhanced DBS checks and at least one staff member is Paediatric First Aid trained.


Bursaries available. Membership fee includes: all levies and production costs.