NGYT Double Bill Programme 2026
'Stardust: Etched in the Celestial Sky' and
'The Day Tomorrow Began'
July 2026
After premiering two standout productions in 2025, NGYT return with their bold Double Bill, reworked and reimagined for 2026 by their critically acclaimed dance and theatre companies.
Join these young creatives as they share their truths and centre the voices of the Next Generation.
Thank you to our Partner The Culture Trust Luton & resident venue The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton.
Age Guidance: 14+
Running time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes including a 30 minute interval.
Stardust: Etched in the Celestial Sky
NGYT Theatre Company
"We, you, me, us…"
Playing at life, in search of the perfect self, swerving and switching in order to survive.
This autobiographical, theatrical gameshow delves deep into the lived experiences of our young company as they reveal their symptoms and unearth the flaws and cures we often fear to face. Stand side by side in this poetic, ensemble led, highly physical creation where tomorrow belongs to us all.
Age Guidance: 14+ due to themes, language and content.
Content Warning:
Performances of ‘Stardust’ includes depictions of Racism, Misogyny, Transphobia, Homophobia, Xenophobia and Ableism. References assault, terminal illness use of medical language.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in Stardust: Etched in the Celestial Sky, the following organisations can offer support and guidance:
Victim Support
Call 0808 1689 111
Free, confidential support for anyone affected by crime, including hate crime (racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny).
24/7 support available.
Stop Hate UK
0800 138 1625
Specialist helpline for all forms of hate crime (race, religion, sexuality, disability, gender identity).
Mermaids
0808 801 0400
Support for trans young people and their families.
Marie Curie
Supporting patients and families through terminal illness, they deal with over 40,000 terminally ill patients a year.
Telephone: 0800 090 2309
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Samaritans
Free phone line, volunteers will listen to you talk about your concerns, worries and troubles and offer impartial advice.
jo@samaritans.org
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours and free to call from landlines and mobiles)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Young Minds
Information on child and young peoples ’ wellbeing and mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Telephone: Parents ' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
SHOUT Crisis Line
24hr free text helpline for urgent help with mental health.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: https://giveusashout.org/get-help/
Mind
A mental health charity fighting for change and supporting all those facing mental health difficulties.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
cast
team
Co-Director & Writer: David Lloyd devised with the young company.
Co-Director, Choreographer and Movement Director: Laura Lloyd
Assistant Director: Bethan Fraser
Young Producer: Sophie Hawker
Volunteers: Special Thank you to Sapphire, Oliver, Simon & Shania for all their help in Production Week and beyond.
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
“Never. Never. NEVER have I been so thought provoked and been so greatly invested in this amazing and touching subject matter... It has put every other professional piece of theatre to shame. And LUTON did this. "
"I was absolutely blown away by the talent, passion and care... It kinda left me speechless, In fact I cried after the show, I was so touched"
"It was EPIC! You are incredible at what you do for young people in Luton"
- 30-Minute Interval -
The Day Tomorrow Began
Meraki Dance Company
A group of lost souls go in search of hope, twinkling bright in shadowy lands, glimmering through cracks.
Moving as one, growing in strength and courage as they rediscover the very things we all need to feel alive.
Age Guidance: 14+ due to themes, language and content.
Content & Trigger Warnings: Performances of ‘The Day Tomorrow Began’ include strong language, depicts themes of mental health, war and conflict, verbal abuse & bullying.
General warning: Loud High Pitched Sound, Use of Cornflour.
Ending Text Credit: 'The Ache of Being Awake" by Dr Zelana Montminy (dr.zelana).
If you have been affected by any of the themes in The Day Tomorrow Began, the following organisations can offer support and guidance:
Samaritans
Free phone line, volunteers will listen to you talk about your concerns, worries and troubles and offer impartial advice.
jo@samaritans.org
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours and free to call from landlines and mobiles)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Young Minds
Information on child and young peoples ’ wellbeing and mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Telephone: Parents ' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
SHOUT Crisis Line
24hr free text helpline for urgent help with mental health.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: https://giveusashout.org/get-help/
Mind
A mental health charity fighting for change and supporting all those facing mental health difficulties.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
British Red Cross
0808 196 3651
Emotional support for refugees, asylum seekers, and families affected by conflict.
Also helps reconnect families separated by war.
Freedom from Torture
Specialist therapeutic support for survivors of torture and war-related trauma.
Website: https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/our-work/therapy-and-support
cast
TEAM
Director, Choreographer and Movement Director: Laura Lloyd
Writing and Dramaturgy: David Lloyd
Assistant Director: Lauren Segal
Volunteers: Special Thank you to Sapphire, Oliver and Shania for all their help in Production Week and beyond.
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
“Exquisite”
"Beautiful storytelling through dance"
"Exceptional choreography"
"They moved like water. I couldn’t take my eyes off of them. It’s the best dance show I’ve ever seen."
"If decision makers want to know what young people in Luton feel, they need to come and see an NGYT show. You get to see what matters to young people."
"Powerful, moving, incredible"
NGYT's Theatre Company and Meraki Dance Company hold open auditions once a year in Autumn for 14-25 year olds.
If you'd like to know more please complete our sign up form below and we will be sure to send you more information about the company and our next audition dates.
In the meantime you can join our all-ability groups if you're under 14 and if you have any questions about Auditions simply email our company co-director
david@ngyt.co.uk and he'll be happy to help.
NGYT is now a Charity! Our Michael Hobson Scholarship Fund provides free places for young people to access creative arts opportunities at NGYT.
Without your support many young people at NGYT would not be able to access these opportunities. Scholarships are funded by donations from Parents/Carers and the Community.
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