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Musical Theatre Show 2025

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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

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NGYT Drama and iGen Dance Company Spring Showcase

nextgen Current Productions

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

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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

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When We Aren’t Seen, We All Go Missing

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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

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NGYT iGen Theatre Company: A Night Under the Star

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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

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CREDITS

Writer: Rebekah Taylor in collaboration with iGen Theatre Company

Co-devised by:

Production partner: The Culture Trust

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NGYT iGen Theatre Company: Camp Beachdown

nextgen Current Productions

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

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CREDITS

Writer: Hannah Hill in Collaboration with the Company

Co-devised by:

Production partner:

Assistant Director: Carl Connelly

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Bedford Meraki Dance Company and NGYT Theatre Company Double Bills 2024

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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

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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

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NGYT Musical Theatre Company Presents: Unveiled

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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

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CREDITS

Writer: Hannah Hill in Collaboration with the Company

Co-devised by:

Production partner:

Singing: Ronan Fountain and Rebekah Taylor

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Luton Meraki Dance Company and NGYT Theatre Company Double Bills 2024

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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"

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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

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‘Untangled’ by Company Be

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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 …

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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

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Musical Theatre Company: Camp Contentment

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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

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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