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In 2001 Lisa O'Neill became the first youth arts worker, and began working more extensively in the community, ensuring that young people who would not normally attend the youth theatre were able to benefit from the work that went on there. Throughout this period, a colossal effort was made to raise
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Theatre evolved out of the Burnley Inter-Schools Drama Group (established in September 1972). Almost immediately the group's name was shortened to Burnley Youth Theatre and ran as such throughout 1973. Burnley Youth Theatre formally established its own constitution in April 1974. In
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Burnley Youth Theatre is affectionally known) depended on volunteers to ensure the successful running of the organisation. However, in 1986, BYT employed its first part-time Artistic Director, Anthony Preston. On average, the theatre developed and delivered 6 to 10 shows annually at that
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Director Mick Dawson - Artistic Director Anthony Preston - Artistic Director Gillian Longdon – Co. Artistic Director Heather Barclay - Associate Artistic Director Nick Maynard Associate Artistic Director Jacky Riddell - Artistic Director Lisa O’Neill - Associate
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Burnley, the Burnley Youth Theatre was chosen. Artistic Director Andrew Raffle welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales on 21 February 2008 and gave him a tour of the building, along with chair of the Board Colin Hardacre.
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Preston and Board of Directors Chair Andrew Walker, in building a permanent home for Burnley Youth Theatre. In recognition of his service the theatre studio was named 'The Alan Daiches Studio' in his honour.
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Burnley Youth Theatre to close from April 2018, BYT was warmly welcomed back to the new Drama Studio (Auditorium) of Unity College (formerly Towneley High School) as it presented the play
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Theatre was run from various locations in Burnley, including the Deaf Institute on Hebrew Road. Most performances took place in the Towneley High School, now Unity
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Activities include drama workshops, dance workshops, production auditions, volunteering for front of house or technical duties, and working towards a qualification such as the
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