Gantry Youth Theatre
Registered Charity Number 1051240
Creating Performance Opportunities for
Ages 6-18 Since 1989
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate and enrich the lives of young people by providing innovative and professional-standard performing arts experiences. We are committed to being accessible to all, fostering teamwork and building confidence through new creative opportunities.
Aims
To provide high quality performing arts opportunities for young people.
Create opportunities for social and educational development through participation in the arts.
To introduce young people to new and innovative elements of performing arts as well as embracing more traditional performance practices.
To ensure our activities are to the benefit of the local community and encourage community learning.
Objectives
Providing ongoing professionally led weekly classes in the performing arts. To produce at least two productions a year and two Showcases a year.
To enable members to develop interpersonal skills such as confidence, social interaction, responsibility sharing, planning, decision making, team-work and problem sharing.
Seeking out new and innovative performing arts opportunities. Ensuring that all activities are set at the appropriate level for the participants.Giving audiences the opportunity to experience new, innovative and traditional performance practices.
Ensuring that the GYT programme is accessible to all. To serve local communities by remaining aware of local issues and community needs.
Foster partnerships and develop relationships with organisations and educational bodies which can support the GYT.
About Gantry
Southampton's Oldest Youth Theatre
Gantry Youth Theatre is a registered charity, award-winning and we believe, the oldest youth theatre in Southampton (since 1989). We are incredibly proud of our heritage.
We offer performance opportunities for ages 6 to 18, which include not only acting, but also participation in a socially creative experience, which fosters teamwork, confidence building and self-expression. All our experienced tutors have enhanced DBS certificates.
Our weekly classes offer a mix of drama/musical theatre skills, drama-related fun, activities and games, working towards twice yearly showcase performances.
There are two major productions annually, a Summer show and a Pantomime. Gantry members and non-members are invited to audition for these productions.
Additionally we offer themed holiday workshops
As a registered charity, all money raised is used to directly benefit our members by creating new and exciting opportunities.
To be inspired by our great team, contact us to find more information or a free trial class.
What we offer
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Our Weekly Classes
We offer a range of classes for 6-18 year olds with an interest in drama, dance, singing and musical theatre. Our experienced tutors bring out the best in our students, building their confidence and helping them to shine. As a registered charity, all money raised is used to directly benefit our members by providing new and exciting opportunities.
Our Productions
Each year we offer the opportunity to take part in our productions, these are separate to classes. We offer a summer show (performed in July) and a pantomime (performed in January). All of our members are invited to audition for these productions. We are also happy for non-members to audition as well. Keep an eye on our website and socials for details of our next production.
Holiday Workshops
We offer a range of Holiday Workshops during both the Easter Break and the Summer Holidays. These range from one day workshops through to five day workshops. At the end of each workshop the students perform a short showcase. Keep an eye on our website for details of our next workshops.