ACADEMIC YEARS 9+
DNYT YOUNG COMPANY - ACTING
“I never understood Shakespeare until you brought it to life. Brilliant!”
INFORMATION
Applications for 2026/2027 ARE NOW OPEN.
ENTRY TO DNYT YOUNG COMPANIES IS THROUGH AUDITION ONLY.
Auditions TAKE PLACE AT OUR YOUNG COMPANY WORKSHOP DAY ON FRIDAY 24TH JULY.
DNYT Young Company: Acting is a cutting-edge company of emerging actors, designed for those looking to pursue drama school or advance their existing acting training. The company focuses on developing a professional-level skillset through the creation of high-quality, contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories.
DNYT Young Company: Acting members are talented, inclusive young people with a serious passion for acting and live theatre. They are committed ensemble players who are actively developing the technique, discipline, and creative confidence required for progression into higher-level training and the professional industry, all within a supportive, safe, and inspiring environment.
DNYT Young Company: Acting 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.
2026/2027 PRODUCTION
VENUE
The Nutshell, Winchester
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays: 7-9:30pm
MEMBERSHIP FEE
£190 per term | £570 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
DNYT YOUNG COMPANY - ACTING
Tuesday 8th September - Tuesday 8th December 2026 (excluding Tuesday 27th October)
Tuesday 5th January - Tuesday 23rd March 2027 (excluding Tuesday 16th February)
Tuesday 13th April - Tuesday 29th June 2027 (excluding Tuesday 1st June)
SHOW WEEK
Monday 5th - Saturday 10th July 2027
Staff have up-to-date Enhanced DBS checks and at least one staff member is First Aid trained.
Bursaries available. Membership fee includes: all levies and production costs.