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National Youth Theatre of Great Britain

Actor Hugh Bonneville makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain

Hugh Bonneville, Patron of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity. It takes drama into hundreds of schools, arts centres and community venues, and offers young people free industry training.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope 'National Youth Theatre of Great Britain’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘National Youth Theatre of Great Britain’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 306075/SCO43665. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.nyt.org.uk/
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

Release date:

3 minutes

On radio

Sun 26 Apr 202607:54

National Youth Theatre of Great Britain

National Youth Theatre is a charity delivering inclusive opportunities for young storytellers UK-wide. Through shows and workshops it equips young people for creative careers and with skills for life. It has nurtured many of Britain’s biggest stars. 

Hugh Bonneville on the impact of theatre

Hugh Bonneville on the impact of theatre
Joining the National Youth Theatre as a teenager gave Hugh Bonneville confidence, a community and put him on a path to a career as an actor. As a patron of the charity he wants to make sure the next generation get access to the same opportunities.

Samira’s story

Samira’s story
Deaf performer Samira Ahmed hadn’t seen many people like her on stage or screen and didn’t think a creative career was for her. Then she joined the National Youth Theatre, found her tribe and is now working for the charity as a Creative Access Worker.

The NYT REP Company performing Dracula

The NYT REP Company performing Dracula
Drama has seen a steep decline in schools over the last decade, leaving many young people around the UK without access to theatre. The inclusive opportunities the charity offers young people to build confidence and express themselves are vital.

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  • Sun 26 Apr 202607:54
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This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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How do your donations help?

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