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Find your stage at Central Youth Theatre.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your acting skills, CYT has a place for every young person. Our age-specific groups are designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and provide a platform for self-expression in a supportive and fun environment. Explore the age group that suits you best and start your theatre journey with us today!

Best Actor/Actress: Awarded to a member who has delivered an exceptional lead performance in a CYT production.

Best Supporting Actor/Actress: Celebrating excellence in supporting roles that brought depth to CYT performances.

Technical Excellence: This award honors outstanding work behind the scenes, including stage management, lighting, sound, and set design.

Rising Star Award: Recognizing an emerging young talent who has shown exceptional promise.

Most Improved Member: Awarded to a member who has demonstrated significant growth and dedication throughout the year.

  • Alice May Award - Best Production

    Burnt by the Sun 2013

  • Amelia Worsley Award- Most Improved Member

    Jamie McDonald

  • Anna Fielding Award - Most Ditsy Member

    Elizabeth Pennington

  • Anthony Allen Award - Best Actor in a Film

    Robert Millward
    After Dawn 2014

  • Cathy Fox-Fidler Award - Best Junior Member

    Conrad Chopra

  • Chris Bowman - Growth Spurt Award

    Kaine Zajaz

  • Ed O'Driscoll Award for Best Actress in a Film

    Mathilde Petford
    After Dawn 2014

  • Gazebo Award - Best Actress in a Play

    Anna Paulins
    Burnt by the Sun 2013

  • Ivy Rhoden Award - Best Newcomer

    Zak Zerouali

  • Jane Ward Award - Best Dramatic Performance in a Play

    Sukhy Gill in Market Boy 2013
    Ottis Pickard in Rubble 2014

  • Janine Lane Award - Best Supporting Actress

    Eleanor Potter
    The Play’s the Thing 2014

  • Q Technical Award - Best Supporting Actor

    Andrew Greaves
    Marriage 2014

  • Rachel Goodson Award - Best Director

    Lauren Riley

BECOME APART OF OUR CENTRAL YOUTH FAMILY.

Membership is open to all young people aged between 4 and 25 years old.

Early Years

Ages 4 to 6

Juniors

Ages 7 to 12

Seniors

Ages 13 to 18

Fore Front
Theatre Company

Ages 18 to 25

Acting Up

Ages 10 to 25

“ Coming together fuels our creativity & amplifies our voices. ”

Thousands of young people have passed through our doors, many of whom have gone on to study drama and are now working professionally in theatre, film and television.

If you still want to know more about us, watch our ‘What we do…’ video below to give you a bit more information.

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