Woking Youth Theatre

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Woking Youth Theatre is a registered charity working with Woking young people to improve self confidence, inter-personal skills and mental wellbeing through high-quality performing arts opportunities.

We run fun, informal workshops every Sunday evening from 7pm at Export House, Woking for ages 14 to 21 inclusive. You’re guaranteed a friendly welcome. If you’d like to come and visit please complete our visitor form.

Inclusivity Statement

Woking Youth Theatre welcomes members irrespective of culture, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We are also able to support those with disability - please contact us for more information.

Our Vision

A youth theatre that is synonymous with quality by supporting its members and employing professionals to teach best practices.

Mission Statement

It’s our mission to create a nurturing and secure environment in which young people can gain confidence and skills whilst making life-long friendships. And here’s why…

The Rebirth of Woking Youth Theatre

Woking Youth Theatre was founded back in 1983 by David Hawksworth. He created an environment where young people could relax, be themselves, build confidence, make friends and put on a show.

David Hawkesworth with the cast of Godspell 1989

Sadly David became too ill to continue the youth theatre and it closed down. David passed away just a few years ago.

Those of us who benefitted from David’s vision are all still friends and many of us have made careers in the arts off the back of our days in Woking Youth Theatre.

We felt strongly that the young people of Woking today deserve a youth theatre of their own. To forge friendships that will last a lifetime.

Sixty of us are now involved in the relaunch of WYT, some day to day, others simply following progress from far-flung places across the globe.

Between us we have a wealth of expertise, including professional experience in just about every conceivable field; acting, singing, dancing, choreography, directing, producing, voice overs, live sound, theatre lighting, set construction, film production, sound recording, film lighting. The list goes on…

And we feel strongly that our youth theatre members should have the opportunity to work in each field of production. We don’t want to produce a hot house of prima donnas. We want to encourage cooperation and an understanding that nothing can happen on stage if there’s no one backstage.

The work that WYT does is absolutely immeasurable. The opportunities you give the young people involved are fantastic and the difference the experiences make to them individually are huge.

Rebecca Knight
Member Parent

I’m so grateful for all your hard work… this has been our first performance and I’m blown away by how great every aspect of it has been. I have a lot of kids, all involved in different types of clubs and yours stands out for so many great reasons. Keep doing what you’re doing… either you are having far more of an impact on these young peoples lives than you realise, or you know exactly what you’re doing and you’re nailing it!

Lisa Alderton
Member Parent

Thank you so much Jo, Bruce, Aly and all the WYT family. Ruby’s time with you all has been amazing. You have given her and so many others fantastic, fun filled opportunities and memories. WYT really is one of the best things she has done. Here’s to the future…

Donna Wilson
Member Parent

What can I say, joining WYT was the best thing for Millie. She has learnt so much, grown in confidence, made the best group of friends and I know she is devastated to be moving on. Thank you Bruce Jo and Aly for believing in her, giving her encouragement, help and support and so much more during her time with you. Wishing all the WYT family the very best for the future

Helen Reina
Member Parent