Young Actors Theatre (Islington)

Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI) is a community theatre in Islington, London running drama classes, workshops and productions for children and young adults in Islington, London. It is a registered charity.

Young Actors Theatre provides drama classes, workshops and productions for young people from aged 4 upwards. It aims to have fun through drama, develop social and life skills, foster an appreciation of the arts and develop talent through an accessible community environment. It also offers access to a performance arts career to young people through its in house agency YAT Management.

Classes are divided into ages 4-6, 6–11, 11-16 and 16 upwards. In April 2015 they introduced a part time professional foundation course for 18- to 24-year-olds introducing them to drama training with the first term in September 2015.

The theatre is currently run by Artistic Director Andrew Harries, formerly of the Theatre Royal, Bath, and Absolute Theatre.

Alumni

Recent YATI alumni include Asa Butterfield (Ender's Game, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas)

Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet, EastEnders, The Krays, Celebrity Big Brother)

Andy Serkis

In November 2014 Andy Serkis (The Lord of The Rings, Avengers: Age of Ultron) was announced as YATI's new President.

External links

• YATI.org.uk — official website
• Young Actors Theatre (Islington), Registered Charity no. 266765 at the Charity Commission