NT Connections Festival 2023

Thu 20 – Sun 23 Apr, 2023

Connections is the National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. The programme is 28 years old and has a history of championing the talent of young people from across the UK.

Every year, Connections commissions new plays for young people to perform. The programme brings together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.

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Double Bill: Is My Microphone On? & Innocent Creatures

Thu 20 Apr, 2023

Tibshelf Academy & Bilborough College perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2023.

Double Bill: Circle Dreams Around & Tuesday

Fri 21 Apr, 2023

Burton South Derbyshire College & Murray Park perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2023.

Double Bill: Old Times & Strangers Like Me

Sat 22 Apr, 2023

Dudley College & Derby Theatre Youth Group perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2023.

Double Bill: Strangers Like Me & Old Times

Sun 23 Apr, 2023

PQA Wolverhampton and In The Round Theatre perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2023.

NT Connections 2023: Acting Workshop

Sat 22 Apr, 2023

Join our experienced practitioners for a Masterclass in acting technique, looking at skills exercises, movement, and scene study to help…

NT Connections 2023: Special Effects Make-Up

Sat 22 Apr, 2023

Come and take part in a unique opportunity to learn about and create exciting Special Effects Make-Up designs - magical…

NT Connections 2023: Stage Combat

Sun 23 Apr, 2023

An exciting Masterclass in the art of Stage Combat.