ABOUT US

First Act Theatre is an exciting concept in theatre for young people - as well as giving our members the opportunity to perform on stage, we are able to provide a professional standard of training in lighting, sound, stage management, marketing and show direction and production - in fact all the operational aspects of running a professional theatre. We run regular drama workshops three nights a week, with rehearsals for forthcoming shows on a further two.

OUR THEATRE

First Act Theatre operate in the beautiful Jubilee Theatre, a victorian proscenium arched theatre in St Nicholas' Hopsital, Gosforth.

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MEMBERSHIP

First Act has over 200 members, ranging in age from 7 to 19 yrs, making it one of the largest young peoples' theatre companies in the country and, unlike most, we don't operate a waiting list for membership. We are always looking for new members who want to try acting, singing, dancing or any of the production or technical aspects of the theatre.

Interested? Then please contact us.

FIRST ACT BAND

First Act Band is based at the Jubilee Theatre in Gosforth. The band is open to musicians of all abilities and ages. It provides a platform for members to develop their playing and opportunities to develop other musical skills.

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or e-mail band@firstacttheatre.com.

SECOND ACT THEATRE

We recently introduced another branch to our tree by creating Second Act Theatre, an adult version of our successful model. This has given our older members an opportunity to progress into a professional adult theatre company after they leave First Act. Second Act's first production was "Working" in October 2003.

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FRIENDS OF FIRST ACT THEATRE

First Act have a Friends scheme, which is open to companies and individuals who wish to support our development work, helping to fund workshops and equipment improvements, and to come and watch our productions and keep up to date with news and events.

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