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Stratford East Young Company
Stratford East Young Company
“The whole process has helped me feel more confident, secure and deserving of being in these kinds of spaces. I also really do feel like the bonds I've made and the things I've learnt from the other company members I’ll carry throughout my career.” - Young Company Member 2021-22
Applications for the next Young Company are now closed.
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 2023.
The group meet every Wednesday from 7pm – 9.30pm with breaks that follow the academic calendar. You can find an initial full timetable 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this year's Young Company are now closed. Information about applying for 2023/4's Young Company will be announced on social media closer to the time.
* (Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering)