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Luton Meraki Dance Co & NGYT Theatre Co Double Bills 2026

nextgen Current Productions

Join these young creatives as they share their truths and centre the voices of the Next Generation with 'Stardust: Etched in the Celestial Sky' and 'Somewhere In-Between'.

After premiering two standout productions in 2025, Next Generation Youth Theatre CIO (NGYT) return with their bold Double Bill, reworked and reimagined for 2026 by the critically acclaimed NGYT Theatre Company and Meraki Dance Company. NGYT Theatre Company presents – Stardust: Etched in the Celestial Sky We, you, me, us… Playing at life, in search of the perfect self, swerving …

TICKETS

DATE: 24th & 25th July 2026

TIME: 7:30pm

LOCATION: Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton LU1 2EY

""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""

- Audience Member

CREDITS

Writer: David Lloyd devised with the young companies

Co-devised by:

Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton

Assistant Directors: Bethan Fraser & Lauren Segal

Theatre Company Young Producer: Sophie Hawker

Theatre Company Young Director: Zander Flores

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NGYT Family Quiz Fundraiser

nextgen Current Productions

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Next Generation Youth Theatre CIO's Family Quiz Fundraiser!

Expect a creative quiz with a twist for all ages, NGYT performances and more. It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! Every ticket to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission and we hope we can give you a fun afternoon of quality time. Together, we can continue to provide inclusive, …

TICKETS

DATE: Saturday 27th June 2026

TIME: 2:30pm-4:30pm

LOCATION: St Mary's Church Hall Access Door from St Marys Road Luton LU1 3JF

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CREDITS

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Production partner: St Mary's Church LU1

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NGYT Musical Theatre Summer Camp 2026

nextgen Current Productions

Join the NGYT Team and spend 5 days making something brilliant together at NGYT’s “Make a Musical in a Week” Summer School for ages 6–16!

Across five fun, creative days, young people will work together to create, rehearse and perform an original musical in a supportive, welcoming environment where every voice matters. Whether you love performing or just want to try something new, this is a chance to build confidence, make friends, be creative and have loads of fun — no experience needed. At NGYT …

TICKETS

DATE: Mon 3rd Aug - Friday 7th Aug 2026

TIME: 10am-4pm daily

LOCATION: Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton LU1 2EY

"'What a show! Honestly the creativity year on year is fantastic!’ ‘Encouraging and supportive; nurturing talent, new ideas and the chance to let go and be 100% yourself, as a parent this is all I can ask for. It’s not just another club, it’s so much more than that!’"

Audience

CREDITS

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Co-devised by:

Production partner: The Culture Trust

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Musical Theatre Company: Dear Future Self, I Love You…

nextgen Current Productions

NGYT's Musical Theatre Company present their latest original show created by members aged 5-16

NGYT’s Musical Theatre Company present their original show: Dear Future Self, I Love You… In this new play with music, we explore the joys and challenges of childhood and beyond. We asked the question, what’s it like to be you? Hear what they had to say…

TICKETS

DATE: Sunday 12th July 2026

TIME: 2:30pm and 5:30pm

LOCATION: The Hat Factory Arts Centre Studio Theatre 65 - 67 Bute Street Luton LU1 2EY

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CREDITS

Writer: NGYT Musical Theatre Company Members with the NGYT Team

Co-devised by:

Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton

Singing: Rebekah Taylor &amp Ronan Fountain

Assistant Directors: Bruno Rebelo

Company Assistants: Art Jones,  Bruno Rebelo, Lauren Segal

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Luton Meraki Dance Company and NGYT Theatre Company Double Bills 2025

nextgen Current Productions

NGYT presents a double bill of original dance and theatre with two new and original works from their critically acclaimed dance and theatre companies.

Join these young creatives as they share their truths and centre the voices of the Next Generation. NGYT’s Meraki Dance Company presents – The Day Tomorrow Began 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 …

TICKETS

DATE: Friday 25th - Saturday 26th July 2025

TIME: 7:30pm

LOCATION: Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EY

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CREDITS

Writer: David Lloyd devised with the young companies

Co-devised by:

Production partner: The Culture Trust Luton

Assistant Directors: Bethan Fraser & Lauren Segal

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Musical Theatre Company Presents: Battle of The Bands

nextgen Current Productions

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

nextgen Past Productions

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

nextgen Past Productions

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

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Production partner:

Assistant Director: Carl Connelly