Hello February
Hi Parents/Carers/Company Members,
We hope you are well.
Want to find out what's new and coming up at NGYT? You've come to the right place!
New Term, New Energy
January brought the start of a new term & we’ve been busy welcoming lots of new faces into our all-ability groups and companies over the past few weeks.
It’s also been great to be back out delivering curriculum sessions in schools and we’ve even just launched our Crowdfunder (more info below)!
There’s a real buzz about what’s ahead, and we’re excited to share a little of it with you.
It’s never too late to join us. Click the sign-up button above and be part of NGYT.
Read on to see what’s coming next…
Midweek Magic
Looking for a midweek activity that’s creative, confidence-boosting and seriously fun?
NGYT’s Wednesday sessions at The Hat Factory, Luton are the perfect place for young people to learn, grow and shine ✨
Our Gen Alpha & Gen Z Drama sessions (ages 3–11) are all about imagination, confidence and connection. Through playful drama games, storytelling & performance, children develop communication skills, teamwork and self-expression in a friendly, supportive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Our iGen Contemporary Dance sessions (ages 6–16) give young dancers the freedom to move, explore and express themselves. Open to all abilities, these classes build strength, coordination & creativity while encouraging individuality and confidence in a positive, inclusive space.
At NGYT, we’re passionate about creating a place where every child feels seen, heard & celebrated. Led by experienced, enthusiastic artists, our sessions are engaging, age-appropriate and focused on helping each young person reach their full potential, all while having loads of fun along the way.
✨ Grow confidence
✨ Learn exciting creative skills
✨ Make new friends
✨ Train in a professional arts venue
Join us every Wednesday at The Hat Factory, Luton, and give your child the chance to discover their voice, their movement and their confidence with us.
New Launch: Invest in Creativity
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.
Shaking Up Storytime
Taleshakers is the perfect playground where little but large imaginations can run wild & free.
We are offering nurseries fun-filled Taleshaker sessions that blend storytelling, movement, and games designed to spark creativity and joy.
Our spoken-word stories are written in house and can be tailored to your chosen theme, event, location, or time of year.
You can shape your session to suit your group: choose storytelling and games, select our much-loved baby rave with games, or enjoy all three elements together for a high-energy experience.
Get in touch to find out more: We’d love to shake up Story Time in your nursery setting.
Education Spotlight
Our new term started in January and we have been enjoying sessions with more of our Education partners: Putteridge Primary, St Matthews Primary and Downside Primary as well as our year-round sessions at St Martin de Porres Primary & Pirton Hill School!
"My Students across Luton in Year R to Year 4 have engaged brilliantly in their dance curriculum, embracing new movement ideas with confidence and demonstrating excellent effort, imagination and progress each week"- Lauren
"Teaching dance to Years 3, 4 and 6 at Downside Primary School in Luton has been an absolute blast—the kids are bursting with energy, confidence and talent, and they are genuinely awesome dancers!"- Laura
Meet Our New Members
We had yet another incredible turnout for auditions in 2025 for our NGYT Theatre Company & Meraki Dance Company. Thank you to each and every person who came along & shared their creativity with us.
Meet one of our newest members, Lucia:
“Hi, I’m Lucia, I’m a new member of NGYT Theatre Co! I’ve been involved with various different theatre groups and companies before.
Whilst I had the best time with all the amazing cast members and the different roles, joining NGYT is like returning home after a long school day. I can relax and feel true comfort and most importantly security within myself and the family that NGYT is. This is down to David, Laura and Bethan from the first week in!
I feel so grateful and also proud to be a member and I really hope my journey helps me to grow and flourish not only as an actor, but as an individual too!”
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.
Alumni Update
NGYT Theatre Company and Meraki Dance Company Alumna (attending 2017-2021) Louise Rose shares her most recent update with us.
Louise has most recently worked in her hometown with Tangled Feet as Assistant Director of 'Rave New World', is currently working as Assistant Director with Tangled Feet on their new piece of Therapeutic work for 8-12 year olds & is currently in R&D with Woodhouse and Roderick for new piece 'Four Walled Boyfriend'.
Congratulations Louise!
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