Cheshire East youngsters wowed an appreciative crowd when they performed at a celebration to showcase their talents.
The first-ever Cheshire East Youth Theatre (CEYT) ‘Celebration’ saw all three groups that make up CEYT put on a show-stopping performance at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.
The event, run by Cheshire East Council was to help celebrate the blossoming talents of the youth theatre.
About 90 youngsters grabbed the memorable opportunity to perform at the Lyceum – and for some it was their first time treading the boards.
Cheshire East Councillor Rod Menlove, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, said: “This is a really talented and vibrant youth theatre group and the celebration at the Lyceum was a great opportunity for its enthusiastic members to show off their talents and celebrate all their hard work.
“Youth theatre is a tremendous opportunity for our young people and an incredible experience for the tutors, performers and audience. I’d urge Cheshire East youngsters to come along and get involved when the new term begins in September.”
The celebration event was attended by several councillors including Cheshire East Deputy Mayor George Walton, Crewe Mayor Councillor Roy Cartlidge, Cabinet member Councillor Hilda Gaddum and local ward Councillor Irene Faseyi.
Councillor Faseyi said of the show: “It is gratifying to see so many talented young people from the Borough getting together to produce such a wealth of performance – and I am so happy to be associated with these brilliant youngsters. Congratulations to them and the indefatigable staff for a well-presented show.”
CEYT will mark the Lyceum Theatre’s centenary with a performance titled ‘Inside Out’ on Friday September 9.
CEYT, which is based at the Lyceum, for young people aged five to 18, recently branched out to create two new youth theatre groups in Alsager and Sandbach.
The Lyceum Youth Theatre has four age groups, five to seven; eight to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 to 18, based in the theatre’s rehearsal room. Alsager Youth Theatre, based in Alsager Community Church Hall, and Sandbach Youth Theatre, based in Sandbach Town Hall, are both for youngsters aged seven to 11.
The groups help young people build a range of theatre skills including improvisation, voice and speech, characterisation and movement. It also teaches youngsters how to work effectively as a team, develop communication skills and build self confidence.
Members get the chance to attend workshops and tread the boards of Crewe’s Lyceum stage, as well as perform at other local venues and regional festivals.
CEYT is extremely popular and has a reputation for imaginative performance work. No previous experience is necessary and there are no auditions needed.
Anyone interested in joining Cheshire East Youth Theatre should ring co-ordinator Hayley Lindley on 07709180296 or email her at: ceyt@cheshireeast.gov.uk
The CEYT autumn term runs from September 5 to December 14 and costs £40 (£20 concessions) per person for the term.
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