What we do
The National Youth Arts Trust widens access to the performing arts for young people aged 12-25 from non-privileged backgrounds.
We give bursaries for music lessons, dance classes and drama school (recall) audition and tuition fees to those who cannot afford to fund themselves, we set up youth theatres and drama projects in areas with little or no artistic opportunities, we run a mentoring scheme for drama school graduates, and we bring children to the theatre – often for the first time.
“There are few options for young people who want to act but can’t afford the huge costs. The NYAT is one of very few organisations that help support this voice in continuing the journey and without their support it just wouldn’t be possible.”
Access bursary recipient (read Afolabi’s story)
3/10 Reason to Support NYAT: Making theatre accessible to all
In 2024, average top price seat at West End was £154.56, the cheapest ticket cost was £24.58. 9.3% year on year price rise in theatre…
2/10 Reason to Support NYAT: Making arts education accessible to the financially disadvantaged.
It’s NYAT’s 10th consecutive year of our most successful and flagship project of Bursary Scheme which directly helps young people across UK access an education…