DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT ACTING Academic Years 9+

“I never understood Shakespeare until you brought it to life. Brilliant!”

DNYT Alumni

Our oldest DNYT group is a cutting edge company of young actors committed to creating breath-taking & high-quality contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories. Our members, aged between 12-25, are talented, inclusive young people with a passion for acting and live theatre. They are also enthusiastic team players with a strong desire to strengthen their performance and personal skills, and a commitment to having fun in a friendly, safe and professional space.

The standard of performance training and the production values that DNYT provide create an ideal environment for anyone wanting to make the performing arts their career. We actively ensure that we nurture and support each and every one of our members, giving them a wholly positive, high-quality experience which will continue to benefit them, whatever career they decide to embark on, in the future.

TERM DATES

T1: 11 September - 16 December 2023
T2: 8 January - 26 March 2024
T3: 16 April - 13 July 2024
Productions: 11-16 December 2023 & 8-13 July 2024

INFORMATION

Tuesdays: 7-9pm, 6:30-9:30pm (March-July)
£190 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT ACTING Academic Years 4-8

“In DNYT you make lots of friends, have a good time and it’s a great experience putting on a show!”

DNYT Member

As young people grow, we want to provide them with creative experiences and activities that challenge their thinking and artistic understanding. For those in academic years 4-8 we offer a fun, exciting and unique theatrical experience.

Company members spend their year learning about devising through improvisation and games, whilst simultaneously creating their own production, based on a classic story or play, to perform in the summer. This is all done in a fun, friendly and supportive environment, with each member nurtured and encouraged to grow both as performers and as individuals.

Rehearsals run weekly every Tuesday evening at The Nutshell starting in September 2023, and culminating in a performance in June 2024.

TERM DATES

T1: 12 September - 5 December 2023
T2: 2 January - 27 March 2024
T3: 17 April - 12 June 2024
Production: 29 June 2024

INFORMATION

Tuesdays: 5-6:30pm
£170 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years 4-8

“A JOY to watch!”

DNYT Parent

A fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of musicals! We encourage everyone to be themselves and express their creativity in a fun, safe and supportive environment as they grow as both young performers and as individuals. As well as taking their first steps on stage, our young company also learn important skills in communication, commitment and working together as they make new friends, becoming part of a group who all love to perform and where every person plays a vital role in the show’s success.

Our sessions run weekly (term-time) at The Nutshell, Winchester; a rehearsal schedule will be emailed at the start of each term. We perform one musical in the summer and rehearse for the full academic year.

Due to demand, we are thrilled to be offering another class starting in September 2023 and will have two cohorts each year. You can choose from either Mondays (5-6.30pm) or Saturdays (11am-1.30pm).

TERM DATES

T1: 11/16 September - 4/9 December 2023
T2: 6/8 January -18/ 23 March 2024
T3: 15/20 April - 23 June 2024
Production: 21-23 June 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays, 5-6:30pm or Saturdays: 11am-12:30pm*waiting list
£170 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years 9+

“Outstanding performance of Spring Awakening; one of the most powerful pieces of theatre I have seen.”

Spring Awakening Audience Member

Our oldest DNYT musicals group offers our older company members the opportunity to perform some of the most trailblazing, thought-provoking and inspiring shows that have taken Broadway and the West End by storm. The company is a safe place for every person, whose individuality is not only celebrated but actively encouraged. Rehearsals are fun, but require hard-work and commitment, as our reputation for creating performances of the highest quality is excellent. However, you don’t need to be the very best at singing, dancing and acting as our company is made up of people with a shared passion and enthusiasm for musical theatre and live performance; if this is you, then you will be most welcome!

TERM DATES

T1: 11 September - 4 December 2023
T2: 6 January -18 March 2024
T3: 15 April - 20 July 2024
Production: 15-20 July 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays, 7-6pm, 6:30-9:30pm (March-July)
£190 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years R-3

“Discarded Nut is an incredible organisation; always striving to be the best they can be.”

DNYT Parent

A fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of musicals! We encourage everyone to be themselves and express their creativity in a fun, safe and supportive environment as they grow as both young performers and as individuals. As well as taking their first steps on stage, our young company also learn important skills in communication, commitment and working together as they make new friends, becoming part of a group who all love to perform and where every person plays a vital role in the show’s success.

Our sessions run weekly (term-time) at The Nutshell, Winchester; a rehearsal schedule will be emailed at the start of each term. We perform one musical in the summer and rehearse for the full academic year.

Due to demand, we are thrilled to be offering another class starting in September 2023 and will have two cohorts each year. You can choose from either Mondays (4-5pm) or Saturdays (10-11am).

TERM DATES

T1: 11/16 September - 4/9 December 2023
T2: 6/8 January -18/ 23 March 2024
T3: 15/20 April - 23 June 2024
Production: 21-23 June 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays, 4-5pm or Saturdays: 10-11am *waiting list
£150 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

THE WALNUTS

Adult Acting company

“Thank you for a super lovely morning.”

Walnuts Member

Have you a passion for the theatre and a love of acting? Are you ready to take some risks and behave a bit outrageously? Or do you just want to have fun and make some new friends?

This friendly and social group uses games, improvisation, and theatre skills to explore storytelling, character, and using the imagination to create inspiring and uplifting performances in our safe, inclusive, and welcoming home, The Nutshell. The most important thing is to enjoy yourself, laugh a lot, and be part of a great company of like-minded people.

No previous acting experience is necessary, you can sign up to join us at any time, and if you’re more interested in getting involved in the production side rather than taking part on stage, we can make that happen too!

Got some extra time? Stick around for a slice of cake and a coffee from 11.30am-12pm each week.

TERM DATES

September 18th - November 27th 2023
January 8th - March 18th 2024
April 22nd - July 1st 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays 10-11:30am
£125 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available