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Stratford East Young Company
Stratford East Young Company
“I think Stratford East has really allowed me to feel like I can take up space and that when performing I don't need to feel like I have to hold back and can instead own my moment, not run away from it.” Young Company Member 2022-23
Applications for the next Young Company are now closed. If you would like to hear about similar opportunities, please email getinvolved@stratfordeast.com.
The Stratford East Young Company are a group of actors and theatre-makers aged 18-25, primarily from East London*, who are interested in taking the next step towards a career in the arts. As a Young Company member, you’ll have access to alternative professional training, working with Director Katie Greenall over a 10-month programme. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive learning environment to nurture and develop your talents, collaborating with a writer to create a brand-new play at Stratford East in July 2024.
The group meet every Wednesday from 6.30pm – 9pm with breaks that follow the academic calendar. Please find an initial full schedule here.
The Young Company will:
- Work with a Director, Writer and Stratford East’s Production Team to create a brand-new piece of theatre for Stratford East’s Main Stage
- Take part in weekly workshops to further develop skills in various performance and theatre-making techniques
- Work collaboratively with like-minded young theatre-makers and performers, sharing skills and forming a supportive company
- Take part in workshops with industry professionals and start to build a network of industry contacts.
* (Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering)