DNYT MUSICALS (Academic Years 4-8)
Sept
16
to 30 Jun
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

DNYT MUSICALS (Academic Years 4-8)

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DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years 4-8

Mondays: 5-6.30pm or Saturdays: 11am-1.30pm @ The Nutshell, Winchester

“A JOY to watch!”

DNYT Parent

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A fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of musicals! We encourage everyone to be themselves and express their creativity in a fun, safe and supportive environment as they grow as both young performers and as individuals. As well as taking their first steps on stage, our young company also learn important skills in communication, commitment and working together as they make new friends, becoming part of a group who all love to perform and where every person plays a vital role in the show’s success.

Our sessions run weekly (term-time) at The Nutshell, Winchester; a rehearsal schedule will be emailed at the start of each term. We perform one musical in the summer and rehearse for the full academic year.

There are two cohorts each year and they rehearse on Mondays (5-6.30pm) or Saturdays (11am-1.30pm *GROUP FULL).

2025 PRODUCTION

TERM DATES

T1: (M) 9 September ‘24 (S) 14 September ‘24 - (M) 2 December ‘24 (S) 7 December ‘24 (excluding half term)

T2: (M) 6 January ‘25 (S) 11 January ‘25 - (M) 31 March ‘25 (S) 5 April ‘25 (excluding half term)

T3: (M) 28 April ‘25 (S) 26 April ‘25 - (M) 23 June ‘25 (S) 14 June ‘25 (excluding half term)

SHOW WEEKS:

Saturday Group: 21 + 22 June 2025

Monday Group: 28 + 29 June 2025

INFORMATION

Mondays, 5-6:30pm or Saturdays: 11am-12:30pm*waiting list
£170 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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DNYT ACTING (Academic Years 4-8)
Sept
17
to 1 Jul
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

DNYT ACTING (Academic Years 4-8)

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DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT ACTING Academic Years 4-8

Tuesdays 5-6.30pm @ The Nutshell, Winchester

“In DNYT you make lots of friends, have a good time and it’s a great experience putting on a show!”

DNYT Member

APPLY NOW

APPLY NOW

As young people grow, we want to provide them with creative experiences and activities that challenge their thinking and artistic understanding. For those in Academic Years 4-8 we offer a fun, exciting and unique theatrical experience.

Company members spend the year learning about theatre through improvisation and games, whilst simultaneously rehearsing for their annual production that is performed in the summer. This is all done in a fun, friendly and supportive environment, with each member nurtured and encouraged to grow both as performers and as individuals.

Rehearsals run weekly every Tuesday evening at The Nutshell starting in September 2024, and culminating in a performance in July 2025.

2025 PRODUCTION

TERM DATES

T1: 10 September - 3 December 2024 (excluding half term)

T2: 7 January - 1 April 2025 (excluding half term)

T3: 22 April - 1 July 2025 (excluding half term)

Show Date: 5 July 2025

INFORMATION

Tuesdays: 5-6:30pm
£170 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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DNYT ACTING (Academic Years 9+)
Sept
17
to 8 Jul
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

DNYT ACTING (Academic Years 9+)

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DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT ACTING Academic Years 9+

Tuesdays 7-9pm @ The Nutshell, Winchester

“I never understood Shakespeare until you brought it to life. Brilliant!”

DNYT Alumni

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Our oldest DNYT group is a cutting edge company of young actors committed to creating breath-taking & high-quality contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories. Our members, aged between 12-25, are talented, inclusive young people with a passion for acting and live theatre. They are also enthusiastic team players with a strong desire to strengthen their performance and personal skills, and a commitment to having fun in a friendly, safe and professional space.

The standard of performance training and the production values that DNYT provide create an ideal environment for anyone wanting to make the performing arts their career. We actively ensure that we nurture and support each and every one of our members, giving them a wholly positive, high-quality experience which will continue to benefit them, whatever career they decide to embark on, in the future.

2024/2025 PRODUCTIONS

CHRISTMAS

SUMMER

 

TERM DATES

T1: 10 September - 3 December 2024 (excluding half term)

CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION SHOW WEEK: 9-23 December 2024.

T2: 7 January - 1 April 2025 (excluding half term)

T3: 22 April - 1 July 2025 (excluding half term)

SUMMER PRODUCTION SHOW WEEK: 7-12 July 2025.

INFORMATION

Tuesdays: 7-9pm, 6:30-9:30pm (March-July)
£190 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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WinQueilidh
Jan
17
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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WinQueilidh
Feb
27
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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WinQueilidh
Apr
18
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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WinQueilidh
May
23
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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WinQueilidh
Nov
22
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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Play in a Day: Funny Bones
Oct
31
9:00 am09:00

Play in a Day: Funny Bones

PLAY IN A DAY: FUNNY BONES

A big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton live in the dark cellar of a dark house on a dark hill. The skeletons venture out one dark night to find someone to scare, but… oh no! Everybody is in bed! Luckily, they can always amuse themselves by scaring each other… until they find some others who want to play too: the skeleton animals in the zoo!

Join us for a Play in a Day where you will develop your own play version (and craft items for the set!) of the deliciously spooky, wonderfully imaginative classic Funny Bones.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Thursday 31st October
9am-4pm (performance for friends and family at 3:30pm)
Cost: £30
Suitability: Academic Years R-8

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW ↓ if you’d like to apply for a bursary place, please email us.

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ABOUT DNYT

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre run weekly acting and musical theatre workshops for children and young people aged 4-20. Come and become a part of something truly magical!

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre is a high-quality youth theatre unparalleled locally for nurturing every individual that it engages with. We work to shape pathways that help children and young people achieve their greatest potential, supporting and encouraging young people at every stage of their development as both performers and individuals.

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WinQueilidh
Oct
24
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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Kings Walk Festival: DNYT Taster Workshops
Sept
28
1:00 pm13:00

Kings Walk Festival: DNYT Taster Workshops

DNYT TASTER WORKSHOPS

Join us during Kings Walk Festival for free acting and musical theatre taster workshops! We will be running combined acting and musical theatre workshops during the afternoon in our upstairs performance studio for Academic Years R-3, 4-8 and 9+.

All welcome - spaces limited to 30 persons per workshop time.

ABOUT DNYT

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre run weekly acting and musical theatre workshops for children and young people aged 4-20. Come and become a part of something truly magical!

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre is a high-quality youth theatre unparalleled locally for nurturing every individual that it engages with. We work to shape pathways that help children and young people achieve their greatest potential, supporting and encouraging young people at every stage of their development as both performers and individuals.

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REGULAR DNYT WORKSHOP DETAILS

ACTING

Academic Years 4-8: Tuesdays | 5-6:30pm

Academic Years 9+: Tuesdays | 7-9pm

MUSICALS

Academic Years R-3: Mondays or Saturdays | 4-5pm / 10-11am

Academic Years 4-8: Mondays or Saturdays | 5-6:30pm / 11am-12:30pm

Academic Years 9+: Mondays | 7-9pm

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WinQueilidh
Sept
27
7:00 pm19:00
Dance

WinQueilidh

Winchester’s Queer Ceilidh

Why Queer Ceilidh?
Ceilidh dancing is a genre that emphasises the sociability of dances. It is often -- almost always -- called gender-free, it's inter-generational and family-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to partner with whoever they like. In this context, queerness isn't about who you partner with in a romantic way, but about rethinking how we relate to one another as a community, pushing back against social pressure to separate into cliques based on age, ethnicity, class, gender, school... WinQeilidh welcomes everyone, encourages consent culture, and teaches dancing without making assumptions about dancers.

What kind of dances do we do?
It really depends on the night, but we might do barn dances from English and American traditions, contra or Playford dances, Irish or Scottish ceilidh dances, Scandinavian or other international folk dances, French/bal dances, Irish sets, American swing, or couple dances like waltz and polka. We might even invent our own dances!

Who goes?
WinQeilidh dances are open to everyone (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult). We also welcome enquiries from musicians of any age who have some experience playing for folk dance; our regular live music is anchored by the inspired fiddle playing of Linda Game, who is known around the country and beyond for her lively, energetic dance music.

What does it cost?
Our regular series is £10 for the general public and just £5 for students from any school or university. Pay at the door!

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Cathy Waller Contemporary Dance Workshop
Sept
7
9:00 am09:00
Dance, Workshop, Masterclass

Cathy Waller Contemporary Dance Workshop

CATHY WALLER CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP

We are thrilled that award-winning choreographer Cathy Waller has donated two contemporary dance workshops to our Crowdfunder campaign.

You have until the end of April to grab your reward and support our appeal.

INFORMATION

Contemporary Dance Workshop for all abilities with award-winning choreographer and movement director, Cathy Waller. Cathy has taught at institutions such as The Place, Laban, Greenwich Dance, Sadler’s Wells and ENB - do not miss this truly fantastic opportunity.

Workshop lasts one and a half hours and will take place at the Nutshell on Saturday 7th September 2024.

GROUP 1 (ages 11-16): 9-10:30am

GROUP 2 (ages 16+): 11am-12:30pm

© Cathy Waller Company

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Show in a Week: The Tempest
Jul
29
to 2 Aug
Theatre, Show in a Week, DNYT

Show in a Week: The Tempest

SUMMER WORKSHOP: SHOW IN A WEEK

“Now I will believe that there are unicorns…”

5 days of fun fuelled drama creating a 30-minute contemporary version of Shakespeare's farewell play - a mystical tale filled with villains and lovers, spirits and sprites, monsters and fools!

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On a distant island a man waits.

Robbed of his position, power and wealth, and cast adrift with his young daughter, his enemies have left him hungry for revenge. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island. Prospero is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature and spirits to his will. When a ship carrying the men who wronged him appears on the horizon, he reaches out across the ocean, stirring up a devastating storm that wrecks the ship and washes his enemies up on the shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing and no one is as they seem!

You can join one of two groups. The first is for ages 11 – 18 (secondary)  who will have an exciting week bringing the characters and story to life in a dynamic performance at the end of the week.

Also performing will be our second group of actors for ages 6 – 11 (primary). They will spend the week creating the characters and costumes of the mysterious sprites and spirits bringing their own special mischievous chaos and mayhem to the island.

DETAILS

  • Monday 29th-Friday 2nd August 2024

  • 9am-3:30pm each day

  • Academic Years R-8 and 9+

  • FULL WEEK: £125 / £100 additional sibling/s

  • DAY RATE: £25 / £20 additional sibling/s

  • Bursaries (subsidised and full exemption) available. Please email us for more information.

  • Performance: Friday 5th August time TBC

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Flying Colours Easter Holiday Art Club
Apr
9
10:00 am10:00

Flying Colours Easter Holiday Art Club

EASTER HOLIDAY ART CLUB

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These Easter Holiday Sessions offer children the opportunity to create wonderful seasonal themed artwork. These 2 hour sessions are a great way to develop creativity and artistic skills in a fun and welcoming setting.  

Children are welcome to bring a drink and snack with them. We do however request that snacks do not contain nuts or sesame for the safety of all attendees.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: 9th + 10th April 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: £20

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Discarded Nut Youth Theatre ACTING (Academic Years 9+)
Jan
9
to 29 Jun
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre ACTING (Academic Years 9+)

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT ACTING Academic Years 9+

“I never understood Shakespeare until you brought it to life. Brilliant!”

DNYT Alumni

APPLY NOW

APPLY NOW

Our oldest DNYT group is a cutting edge company of young actors committed to creating breath-taking & high-quality contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories. Our members, aged between 12-25, are talented, inclusive young people with a passion for acting and live theatre. They are also enthusiastic team players with a strong desire to strengthen their performance and personal skills, and a commitment to having fun in a friendly, safe and professional space.

The standard of performance training and the production values that DNYT provide create an ideal environment for anyone wanting to make the performing arts their career. We actively ensure that we nurture and support each and every one of our members, giving them a wholly positive, high-quality experience which will continue to benefit them, whatever career they decide to embark on, in the future.

TERM DATES

T1: 11 September - 16 December 2023
T2: 8 January - 26 March 2024
T3: 16 April - 13 July 2024
Productions: 11-16 December 2023 & 8-13 July 2024

INFORMATION

Tuesdays: 7-9pm, 6:30-9:30pm (March-July)
£190 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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Discarded Nut Youth Theatre ACTING (Academic Years 4-8)
Jan
9
to 29 Jun
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre ACTING (Academic Years 4-8)

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT ACTING Academic Years 4-8

“In DNYT you make lots of friends, have a good time and it’s a great experience putting on a show!”

DNYT Member

APPLY NOW

APPLY NOW

As young people grow, we want to provide them with creative experiences and activities that challenge their thinking and artistic understanding. For those in academic years 4-8 we offer a fun, exciting and unique theatrical experience.

Company members spend their year learning about devising through improvisation and games, whilst simultaneously creating their own production, based on a classic story or play, to perform in the summer. This is all done in a fun, friendly and supportive environment, with each member nurtured and encouraged to grow both as performers and as individuals.

Rehearsals run weekly every Tuesday evening at The Nutshell starting in September 2023, and culminating in a performance in June 2024.

TERM DATES

T1: 12 September - 5 December 2023
T2: 2 January - 27 March 2024
T3: 17 April - 12 June 2024
Production: 29 June 2024

INFORMATION

Tuesdays: 5-6:30pm
£170 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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Discarded Nut Youth Theatre MUSICALS (Academic Years 4-8)
Jan
8
to 23 Jun
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre MUSICALS (Academic Years 4-8)

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years 4-8

“A JOY to watch!”

DNYT Parent

APPLY NOW

APPLY NOW

A fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of musicals! We encourage everyone to be themselves and express their creativity in a fun, safe and supportive environment as they grow as both young performers and as individuals. As well as taking their first steps on stage, our young company also learn important skills in communication, commitment and working together as they make new friends, becoming part of a group who all love to perform and where every person plays a vital role in the show’s success.

Our sessions run weekly (term-time) at The Nutshell, Winchester; a rehearsal schedule will be emailed at the start of each term. We perform one musical in the summer and rehearse for the full academic year.

Due to demand, we are thrilled to be offering another class starting in September 2023 and will have two cohorts each year. You can choose from either Mondays (5-6.30pm) or Saturdays (11am-1.30pm).

TERM DATES

T1: 11/16 September - 4/9 December 2023
T2: 6/8 January -18/ 23 March 2024
T3: 15/20 April - 23 June 2024
Production: 21-23 June 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays, 5-6:30pm or Saturdays: 11am-12:30pm*waiting list
£170 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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Discarded Nut Youth Theatre MUSICALS (Academic Years 9+)
Jan
8
to 23 Jun
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre MUSICALS (Academic Years 9+)

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years 9+

“Outstanding performance of Spring Awakening; one of the most powerful pieces of theatre I have seen.”

Spring Awakening Audience Member

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Our oldest DNYT musicals group offers our older company members the opportunity to perform some of the most trailblazing, thought-provoking and inspiring shows that have taken Broadway and the West End by storm. The company is a safe place for every person, whose individuality is not only celebrated but actively encouraged. Rehearsals are fun, but require hard-work and commitment, as our reputation for creating performances of the highest quality is excellent. However, you don’t need to be the very best at singing, dancing and acting as our company is made up of people with a shared passion and enthusiasm for musical theatre and live performance; if this is you, then you will be most welcome!

TERM DATES

T1: 11 September - 4 December 2023
T2: 6 January -18 March 2024
T3: 15 April - 20 July 2024
Production: 15-20 July 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays, 7-6pm, 6:30-9:30pm (March-July)
£190 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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Flying Colours Art Club
Jan
8
to 22 Jul

Flying Colours Art Club

After school art clubs offer primary school ages children the opportunity to develop their creativity and artistic skills. They are a fun and enjoyable way to deepen and broaden learning. Sessions are led by experienced primary school teachers and encourage children to develop visual literacy and critical thinking through art.

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Discarded Nut Youth Theatre MUSICALS (Academic Years R-3)
Jan
8
to 17 Jun
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre MUSICALS (Academic Years R-3)

DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE

DNYT Musicals Academic Years R-3

“Discarded Nut is an incredible organisation; always striving to be the best they can be.”

DNYT Parent

APPLY NOW

APPLY NOW

A fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of musicals! We encourage everyone to be themselves and express their creativity in a fun, safe and supportive environment as they grow as both young performers and as individuals. As well as taking their first steps on stage, our young company also learn important skills in communication, commitment and working together as they make new friends, becoming part of a group who all love to perform and where every person plays a vital role in the show’s success.

Our sessions run weekly (term-time) at The Nutshell, Winchester; a rehearsal schedule will be emailed at the start of each term. We perform one musical in the summer and rehearse for the full academic year.

Due to demand, we are thrilled to be offering another class starting in September 2023 and will have two cohorts each year. You can choose from either Mondays (4-5pm) or Saturdays (10-11am).

TERM DATES

T1: 11/16 September - 4/9 December 2023
T2: 6/8 January -18/ 23 March 2024
T3: 15/20 April - 23 June 2024
Production: 21-23 June 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays, 4-5pm or Saturdays: 10-11am *waiting list
£150 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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The Walnuts Adult Acting Company
Jan
8
to 22 Jul
Youth Theatre, DNYT, Musical Theatre, Children

The Walnuts Adult Acting Company

THE WALNUTS

Adult Acting company

“Thank you for a super lovely morning.”

Walnuts Member

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APPLY NOW

Have you a passion for the theatre and a love of acting? Are you ready to take some risks and behave a bit outrageously? Or do you just want to have fun and make some new friends?

This friendly and social group uses games, improvisation, and theatre skills to explore storytelling, character, and using the imagination to create inspiring and uplifting performances in our safe, inclusive, and welcoming home, The Nutshell. The most important thing is to enjoy yourself, laugh a lot, and be part of a great company of like-minded people.

No previous acting experience is necessary, you can sign up to join us at any time, and if you’re more interested in getting involved in the production side rather than taking part on stage, we can make that happen too!

Got some extra time? Stick around for a slice of cake and a coffee from 11.30am-12pm each week.

TERM DATES

September 18th - November 27th 2023
January 8th - March 18th 2024
April 22nd - July 1st 2024

INFORMATION

Mondays 10-11:30am
£125 per term (12 weeks) bursaries available

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Giggle Bugs
Sept
20
10:00 am10:00

Giggle Bugs

Giggle Bugs

GiggleBugs is a music and movement multi-sensory class for babies and toddlers.

GiggleBugs is a music and movement multi-sensory class for babies and toddlers. Designed and led by a professional musical theatre actress, the age-appropriate sessions are packed with high-quality music, rhythm, instruments and sensory play.

GiggleBugs classes will lay secure and stimulating foundations for learning about music, and will build your Little One's confidence, knowledge and curiosity in both music and movement.

Through the imaginative exploration of instruments, voice, props and dance, we embark on magical musical adventures that will take your child's breath away!

  • Every Wednesday

  • 10am Toddlers and Movers, 11am Newborn, Sitting or Crawling

  • £7.50

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