Young Actors Theatre Islington
| Young Actors Theatre Islington | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
70-72 Barnsbury Road , N1 0ES England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Performing Arts School, Charity |
| Established | 2005 |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Specialist | Performing Arts |
| President | Andy Serkis |
| Artistic Director | Andrew Harries |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 3 to 24 |
| Enrolment | 650~ |
| Website | youngactors |
Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI) is an independent and co-educational performing arts school based in the Islington district of London, England. The organisation also functions as a charity agency for children and young adults who wish to pursue a career in acting.
History[edit]
The theatre is housed inside a converted Edwardian chapel on Barnsbury Road, and has been a home for the dramatic arts since 1972.[1]
Formerly the site of the Anna Scher Theatre, the building was reorganised and renamed the "Young Actors Theatre" in 2005 in order to meet the goals of the charity without Scher.[2]
In 2014, actor Andy Serkis became the president for the organisation, serving in the capacities of both sponsor and ambassador on behalf of the charity.[3]
Notable alumni[edit]
- Asa Butterfield - (Hugo, Ender's Game)[4][5]
- Franz Drameh - (Legends of Tomorrow, Edge of Tomorrow)[6]
- Fady Elsayed - (Class, My Brother the Devil)[7]
- Ella Purnell - (Never Let Me Go, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children)[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Peak, Francesca. "HomeArts Interview: Andrew Harries, director of Young Actors Theatre". Mouth London. Wet Dog Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ hattenstone, Simon (2 April 2018). "How Anna Scher's maverick acting school created so many working-class stars". theguardian.com.
- ^ Brigstock-Barron, Rory. "Lord of the Rings actor appointed president of Islington theatre". Islington Gazette. Archant Community Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ Miller, Gregory E. "'Ender's Game' star Asa Butterfield refuses to grow up". New York Post. NYP Holdings, Inc. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Asa talks about being apart of Young Actors Theatre". YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ Amara, Pavan. "Hollywood here I come – Young Actors Theatre pupil Franz Drameh's bid for stardom". Camden New Journal. New Journal Enterprises Ltd.
- ^ Avary, Ed. "Fady Elsayed Talks Doctors Demon's + Class". 1883. GlamStyle. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ "Asa Butterfield and Ella Purnell Interview at Young Actors Theatre Islington". YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.