It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Baker, YAT’s Second President, on Sunday 8 March 2026. Eileen was an extraordinary presence within Youth Action Theatre for nearly four decades, and her influence shaped not only our productions but the very spirit of our community.
During the past few weeks, the YAT Trustees have been monitoring the advice and guidance provided by the UK Government and Public Health England, to ensure that we are adhering to the directives around Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Earlier this week we made a decision to suspend The Snow Queen's rehearsals pending a review by Hampton Hill Theatre operators Teddington Theatre Club in line with the above guidance. They have today informed us that the theatre is to close it's doors with immediate effect to performance groups and as a result we will no longer be able to stage the production at their venue in mid-April 2020.
It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Jean Goodwin on Friday 28 February 2020.
Known more to members of YAT in the 1980's and 90's, Jean was a trusted friend of our founder Eric Yardley and worked on many YAT shows in a variety of roles, most notably in Set Design and Lighting.
You are invited to join us for a day of celebration and reunion. Eric bequeathed funds to help us organise a return to the splendours of Hampton Court House, where YAT spent so many of its formative years.
Please join us on Saturday 31 October 2015 to fulfil Eric's wish and celebrate our achievements over the past 45 years.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of YAT's greatest supporters through the 80's and 90's, Biddy Osborne. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew her.
With immediate effect, Sarah Stewart has made the decision to step down from the Management Committee to enable her to pursue her professional career full time.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of YAT's finest and most respected members, Dennis Baker, who died peacefully at his home earlier today (14 September 2007).
He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.
It is with great pleasure that YAT are able to announce the appointment of Eileen Baker as our Second President.
It is with great sadness that YAT announces the passing of Eric Yardley, our Founder and First President.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of YAT's finest and most respected members, Dennis Baker, who died peacefully at his home earlier today (14 September 2007).