Join NGYT’s Musical Theatre Company (featured on BBC Big Night of Musicals 2024) as they present their latest full length original show for 2025...
More information coming soon… Watch this space…
TICKETS
DATE: 29th June 2025
TIME: 2pm & 5:30pm
LOCATION: The Hat Factory Arts Centre
Bute Street
Luton
LU1
""It made me laugh, smile and even cry." - Parent/Carer"
CREDITS
Writer: Rebekah Taylor in collaboration with the company
Co-devised by:
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
Join NGYT’s Gen Alpha, Gen Z Drama and iGen Dance Company as they showcase their hard work and performances from the Spring Term.
Please ensure you book for the correct performance as per the below: 5pm: Gen A Drama Show 5:45pm: Gen Z Drama Show 7:30pm: iGen Dance Co Show
TICKETS
DATE: Wednesday 2nd April
TIME: 5pm, 5:45pm or 7:30pm
LOCATION: The Hat Factory Arts Centre,
Bute Street
LU1
CREDITS
Writer: Becky Taylor in collaboration with Gen A and Gen Z Drama
Co-devised by:
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
Assistants: Jenny Doherty and Catherine Kirkland
A bold and moving performance created in collaboration with pupils at The Academy of Central Bedfordshire.
Next Generation Youth Theatre (NGYT) and Central Bedfordshire Council invite you to experience ‘When We Aren’t Seen, We All Go Missing’. This unique performance combines dance, verbatim theatre and an insight into the minds of the too often forgotten. Join us at one of two 15 minute performances; where between the books, new stories will be told. Follow two young …
TICKETS
DATE: Friday 28th February
TIME: 4:00pm & 4:45pm- No Need to Book Tickets, Just come along!
LOCATION: Houghton Regis Library
Bedford Square
Houghton Regis
Beds
LU5 5ES
""It has been an absolute honour to work with pupils at the academy. Listening to their thoughts and feelings once again reminds us of the importance of ensuring young people are given a chance to be heard" - NGYT"
CREDITS
Writer: NGYT Created in collaboration with pupils at The Academy of Central Bedfordshire - Kingsland
Co-devised by:
Production partner: Central Bedfordshire Council
Join NGYT's iGen Theatre Company as they showcase their ideas, creativity and hard work in their latest original play.
Everything’s about to change when the clock strikes 12. It’s New Year’s Eve and the lost are sneaking into the forest to celebrate. What they don’t anticipate is that a magical force is in play and about to change everything… Follow along as our fantastic young people perform a play about friendship, reflection and choices. Do you dare to change?
TICKETS
DATE: Monday 2nd December 2024
TIME: 7:30pm
LOCATION: The Hat Factory Arts Centre
65 - 67 Bute Street
Luton
LU1 2EY
CREDITS
Writer: Rebekah Taylor in collaboration with iGen Theatre Company
Co-devised by:
Production partner: The Culture Trust
Join iGen Theatre Company as they showcase their ideas, creativity and hard work in their latest piece: Camp Beachdown.
A group of young people are sent to Camp Beachdown for the summer holidays. They must find a way to settle in, build new friendships and become comfortable outside of their comfort zones. A play that explores belonging and what it means to be ‘home.
TICKETS
DATE: 8th July 2024
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: The Hat Factory Arts Centre
65-67 Bute Street
Luton LU1 2EY
CREDITS
Writer: Hannah Hill in Collaboration with the Company
Co-devised by:
Production partner:
Assistant Director: Carl Connelly
Bedford: It's Just About Love Really... Isn't It? by Meraki Dance Company || Be Still The Tide by NGYT Theatre Company
“…and you aren’t alone. I want you- I need you to know my door’s always open” – Be Still The Tide
TICKETS
DATE: 18th July
TIME: 7:30pm
LOCATION: The Place Theatre, Bedford
Bradgate Road
MK40 3DE
CREDITS
Writer: David Lloyd devised with the young companies
Co-devised by:
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
Choreographer and Movement Director: Laura Lloyd
Assistant Directors: Bethan Fraser & Lauren Segal
For centuries in the royal household, when the eldest child turns 18, they are set to become Majesty. With Lilia’s Royal unveiling fast approaching, she can’t help but ponder about a life beyond the Royal Kingdom and all the possibilities it holds. Pressure is building from all directions… Will Lilia be able to fit the mould that her Father and …
TICKETS
DATE: Sunday 30th June
TIME: 2pm and 5:30pm
LOCATION: The Hat Factory Arts Centre
65 - 67 Bute Street
Luton
LU1 2EY
CREDITS
Writer: Hannah Hill in Collaboration with the Company
Co-devised by:
Production partner:
Singing: Ronan Fountain and Rebekah Taylor
Luton: It's Just About Love Really... Isn't It? by Meraki Dance Company || Be Still The Tide by NGYT Theatre Company
“…and you aren’t alone. I want you- I need you to know my door’s always open” – Be Still The Tide
TICKETS
DATE: 26 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024
TIME: 7:30pm
LOCATION: Hat Factory Arts Centre
65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton
LU1 2EY
"Youth Theatre at its best"
Broadway Baby
CREDITS
Writer: David Lloyd devised with the young companies
Co-devised by:
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
Choreographer and Movement Director: Laura Lloyd
Assistant Directors: Bethan Fraser & Lauren Segal
The incredible devised theatre makers of NGYT's Company Be invite you to the culmination of their hard work, dedication and self development:
Company Be Presents ‘Untangled’ ‘Join us in a unique story and follow our journey together to this moment in space and time where honesty fell from our hearts as a collection of memories, friendships and parts; A swiftly infused community, connected by care and the strength to lift one another when our load becomes too heavy and the child inside …
TICKETS
DATE: Friday 5th April 2024
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Dunstable Icknield Lower School Hall
Burr Street
LU6 3AG
""What a rollercoaster we've been on together. Company Be shone like the stars they are. You told your stories, you took your space, you gave yourself to one another with generosity and empathy and you made a community.""
David Lloyd, Director
CREDITS
Writer: Company Be in collaboration with David Lloyd
Co-devised by:
Production partner: Carers in Bedfordshire, Mind BLMK, Central Bedfordshire Council.
Assistant Director: Carl Connelly
Youth Mentor: Aryan Sherifi
Designer: Lauren Connolly Design
Lighting and Production: Event Production Live


Our Musical Theatre Company presents their latest original musical.
Camp Contentment, a place that helps you discover the best version of yourself. A place of self love and sass for anyone who needs it. The campers are put through their paces as they’re thrown into the unknown. But it’s not long before one camper realises it’s not all that it seems… Is Kristija alone in feeling like this? Through …
TICKETS
DATE: 2nd July 2023
TIME: Various
LOCATION: Hat Factory Arts Centre
65 - 67 Bute Street
Luton
LU1 2EY
CREDITS
Writer: Hannah Hill, Laura Lloyd, Kimberley Black in Collaboration with the company.
Co-devised by:
Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton
Music, Arrangement and Singing Coach: Kimberley Black
Company Assistants: Lauren Segal, Saskia Lawrence, Rebekah Taylor