Hello January
Hi Parents/Carers/Company Members,
We hope you are well, Happy New Year!
Want to find out what's new and coming up at NGYT? You've come to the right place!
Happy New Year
Can you believe it’s 2026! Here’s to another year of creativity!
In December we held showcases and demos for our non-auditioned groups and companies to perform for friends and families.
If you happened to visit Father Christmas at Stockwood last month you were in for a real treat & may have recognised some NGYT faces working for St. Nick himself!
We also visited local nursery Bizzie Bees at three of their sites with Festive Fairy themed Taleshakers sessions including a story and a sensory party.
It’s never too late to join us. Click the sign-up button above and be part of NGYT.
Read on to find out more and see what’s coming next…
Unlock Joy
Looking for a fun, inspiring activity that helps your child grow in confidence while learning exciting new skills? NGYT’s Drama sessions for ages 3–11 and Contemporary Dance sessions for ages 6–16 offer the perfect space for young people to shine every Wednesday at The Hat Factory, Luton.
Our Drama sessions encourage imagination, teamwork and self-expression in a warm, supportive environment. Through games, storytelling and performance, children build confidence, communication skills and creativity - all while having loads of fun.
Our Contemporary Dance sessions give young dancers the freedom to move, explore and express themselves. Designed to suit all abilities, these classes develop strength, coordination and artistry, while nurturing individuality and confidence in a positive, inclusive setting.
At NGYT, we believe every young person deserves a place to feel seen, heard and celebrated. Led by experienced, passionate practitioners, our sessions are engaging, age-appropriate and focused on helping each child reach their full potential.
✨ Build confidence
✨ Develop creative skills
✨ Make new friends
✨ Have fun in a professional arts space
Join us on Wednesdays at The Hat Factory, Luton by emailing us at enquiries@ngyt.co.uk and give your child the chance to platform their voice, & develop their movement and their confidence.
Support our Company Members
Young people need a creative outlet to platform their voices, tell their stories & to inspire change in the world. We support them to do this and we therefore need your support.
By donating to our Scholarship Support Fundraiser you can help young people aged 14-25 to express themselves, stay creative and stay well.
There is no fixed amount and we treat all our Friends of NGYT and Supporters equally, whatever you are able to give. Your support and advocacy is the most important thing. Donate as little as £1, skip that extra coffee and help make a difference in 2026.
Click the button above to donate. Thank you.
Young Minds Matter
"When I joined NGYT I didn't really feel like I was alone anymore" - Dance Co, Theatre Co member.
NGYT continues to support wellbeing in all aspects of our work. We are proud to be an activity provider for Young People's Social Prescription and accept referrals through Active Luton to help support young people's wellbeing.
Local and Online Wellbeing Support:
Luton Youth's Future EmPOWERment (LYFE by Mary Seacole Foundation) is committed to empowering young people, families, and the wider Luton community.
Young people can access their LYFE Chat Line
Monday - Friday lOam-lOpm for ongoing support:
If you are in crisis & need urgent help, SHOUT host a 24/7 crisis text line:
Text SHOUT to 85258.
All texts are confidential and answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, 02, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.
Young Minds also offer a Parents Helpline for advice and Support for parents/carers who are concerned about a child or young person's mental health:
Patron News
Patron and NGYT Alumna Georgina Onuorah is due to star in “All Is But Fantasy” in her Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Debut.
The two-part gig-theatre event by Tony-nominated artist Whitney White is set to run at ‘The Other Place’, Stratford Upon Avon.
The production is a mash-up of Lady Macbeth, Juliet, Emilia, and Richard III – all set against a “red-hot” soundtrack of rock, soul, pop, and gospel.
“It’s so challenging, but such an unbelievable piece… as soon as I read it, I knew I wanted to be part of it. We’re challenging things people may never have thought about before. It’s the mix of gig theatre, music, Shakespeare – exploring storytelling on a fundamental level… If you’re a fan of unbelievable music – and I do not say that lightly – it’s just unbelievable. Every style is within this. It’s gorgeous, detailed theatre.”- Georgina
Sponsorship opportunity
Are you a local business with a passion for supporting your community, young people, and a local charity? We are providing a unique opportunity for local businesses to sponsor scholarship places at NGYT.
Sponsors will help provide young people with a year-long scholarship to attend an NGYT group or company of their choice. Supporting young people at NGYT ensures they remain well, creative, and able to thrive in a safe, supportive space.
NGYT is Luton’s only youth-led and youth-focused theatre and dance charity. We run over 80 projects each year and work with up to 42 schools across Luton and Bedfordshire. We reach up to 12,000 children and young people annually.
NGYT Theatre and Dance Company scholarships are £432 per year per young person and NGYT all-ability and SEN groups and Companies range from £180-£306 a year per young person.
If you’d like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please email enquiries@ngyt.co.uk.
Sixth Form News
The Most Famous Love Story... Reimagined.
More info and Tickets coming soon...
Whats on at The Culture Trust?
Our partners at The Culture Trust host a broad selection of events suitable for families, young people and audiences of all ages and the new What's On Brochure has landed!
Remember to use your NGYT exclusive code "NGYT25" at checkout to enjoy a 25% off discount on selected shows and Theatre events. Please note that this code is not applicable to workshops.
see you soon
NGYT Family
"My daughter has come on so much in terms of her confidence and anxiety and a massive reason is her attendance with you at NGYT. It’s thanks to your constant encouragement, patience and lovely nature. I always say to my husband that she is going to attend NGYT foreverrrr." - Parent/Carer
"Youth led in the truest sense of the word, literally leading the way and setting the standard for all." - NGYT Alumni
As always, please continue to invite your friends and families to try NGYT for free.
Spread the word about our work across the educational sector.
Tell those working across Luton and the region about our commissionability (is that even a word?)... We love to make performances for community events with social purpose and cultural celebration at the heart.
And don't forget we'd love to share our unique approach with others, supporting the training needs of those looking to develop their approaches to working with young people authentically.
If we haven't met you yet, we can't wait to do so. Reach out! Say Hi!
Remember we are always here if you need us. Take care, stay kind, stay safe and above all things - BE YOU!
David, Laura and The NGYT Team x