NT Connections Festival 2024

Fri 26 – Sun 28 Apr, 2024

Connections is the National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. The programme is 29 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: Wind/Rush Generation(s) & Sad Club

Fri 26 Apr, 2024

Burton & South Derbyshire College & Rugby Connected Youth Theatre perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2024.

Double Bill: Orchestra & Age is Revolting

Sat 27 Apr, 2024

Derby Youth Theatre & PQA Burton perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2024.

Double Bill: The Periodicals & Wind/Rush Generation(s)

Sun 28 Apr, 2024

Murray Park Community School & Flying High Company perform at Derby Theatre as part of NT Connections Festival 2024.

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Connections Workshops: Movement for Storytelling

Sat 27 Apr, 2024

A workshop which explores how was can use movement and physical theatre to tell stories, build characters and create dynamic…

Connections Workshops: Puppetry

Sat 27 Apr, 2024

Join expert puppet and props maker, Jason Kramer, to learn all about how to use puppetry in theatre - and…

Connections Workshops: Acting for Stage vs Screen

Sun 28 Apr, 2024

Get some top tips in acting in this masterclass with Coronation Street's Kate Spencer.

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Connections Workshops: Climate Activism & Theatre

Sun 28 Apr, 2024

How can we use theatre to address the climate crisis? This workshop with aims to provide you with the tools…

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