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    Vinegar Tom

    YAT will next meet at the Peter and Paul Centre, Teddington from 7.30pm on Mon 29th January 2024 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Spring 2024 production, Vinegar Tom.

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    Annabel Giles

    It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of YAT Patron Annabel Giles on Monday 20 November 2023.

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    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    YAT will next meet at the Peter and Paul Centre, Teddington from 7.30pm on Mon 28th August 2023 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Autumn 2023 production, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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    The School for Scandal

    YAT will next meet at the Peter and Paul Centre, Teddington from 7.30pm on Mon 22nd May 2023 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Summer 2023 production, The School for Scandal.

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    Machinal

    YAT will next meet at the Peter and Paul Centre, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 23rd January 2023 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Spring 2023 production, Machinal.

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    Dracula

    YAT will next meet at the Peter and Paul Centre, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 5th September 2022 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Autumn 2022 production, Dracula.

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    Swan Award Nominations 2021/22

    YAT has received one nomination for this year's Arts Richmond Swan Awards.

    Best Overall Design and Stage Presentation
    Jenna Powell, Sarah Dowd and Elizabeth Lattimore for The Diary of Anne Frank (YAT)

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    Clue: On Stage

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Thursday 26th May 2022 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Summer 2022 production, Clue: On Stage.

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    Rebel Without a Cause

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 24th January 2022 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Spring 2022 production, Rebel Without a Cause.

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    The Diary of Anne Frank

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 30th August 2021 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Autumn 2021 production, The Diary of Anne Frank.

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    Robin Hood: The Legend of Bushy Park

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd June 2021 where we will be holding an introduction evening for our Summer 2021 production, Robin Hood: The Legend of Bushy Park.

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  • News

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 2020 update

    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.

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    Jean Goodwin

    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.

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    The Snow Queen

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 13th January 2020 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Spring 2020 production, The Snow Queen.

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    Romeo & Juliet

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 2nd September 2019 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Autumn 2019 production, Romeo & Juliet.

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    Swan Award Nominations 2018/19

    YAT has received two nominations for this year's Arts Richmond Swan Awards.

    Best Design Element
    Bill Compton (Projections) for Our House (YAT)

    Best Musical Production
    Our House Bill Compton (Director) James Hall (Musical Director), Emma Knight (Choreography) (YAT)

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    Sense and Sensibility

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 13th May 2019 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Summer 2019 production, 'Sense and Sensibility'.

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    Our House - The Musical

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 4th February 2019 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Spring 2019 production, "Our House" the Musical.

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    The Trial

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 27th August 2018 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Autumn 2018 production, The Trial.

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    Swan Award Nominations 2017/18

    YAT has received two nominations for this year's Arts Richmond Swan Awards.

    Best Design Element
    Sarah Dowd, Elizabeth Lattimore, Emma Woodley and Emily Moss for Costumes and Hair in Blue Stockings (YAT)

    Best Production of a Play
    Blue Stockings (YAT) directed by Sarah Dowd and Elizabeth Lattimore, produced by Jenna Powell

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    Blue Stockings

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 23rd April 2018 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Summer 2018 production, Blue Stockings.

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    The Witches

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 29th January 2018 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Spring 2018 production, The Witches.

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    Autumn 2017 :: big The Musical :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at St Peter & St Paul Church Hall, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 28 August 2017 where we will be holding a discussion and introduction evening for our Autumn 2017 production, big The Musical.


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    Swan Award Nominations 2015/16

    YAT has received two nominations for this year's artsrichmond Swan Awards.

    BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION - Twelfth Night
    Joanna Leppink & Rebecca Tarry (directors)

    BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION - Tom's Midnight Garden
    Bill Compton (director)

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    Spring 2016 :: Tom's Midnight Garden :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at Collis School, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 25 January 2016 where we will be holding a discussion for our 2016 season. This will be followed by Workshops, Readings and Auditions for our Spring production of Tom's Midnight Garden.


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    Winter 2016 :: Winter Festival :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 23 November 2015 where we will be holding a read through for our Winter Festival. This will be followed by auditions on Thursday 26 November at 7.30pm at the same venue.

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    Swan Award Nominations 2014/15

    YAT has received four nominations for this year's artsrichmond Swan Awards.

    BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION - Great Expectations
    Michael Bishop (director)

    BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION - Into The Woods
    Elizabeth Lattimore & Sarah Dowd (directors), Adam Hope (MD), Sophie Hardie & Katie Martin (choreography)

    BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION - Into The Woods
    Elizabeth Lattimore & Sarah Dowd (directors), Adam Hope (MD), Sophie Hardie & Katie Martin (choreography)

    BEST DESIGN - Into The Woods
    Sarah Dowd,Jenna Powell, Elizabeth Lattimore (set), Michael Bishop (lighting), John Battersby (sound)

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    Eric Yardley's Celebratory YAT Party

    Eric Yardley presents... A CELEBRATION OF YAT!

    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.


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  • Auditions

    YAT Audition Notice :: DNA

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Teddington from 7.30pm on Thursday 21 May 2015 where we will be holding a read through for our second Summer 2015 production, DNA. This will be followed by auditions on Tuesday 2 June at 7.30pm at the same venue.

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    YAT Audition Notice :: All's Well That Ends Well

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 18 May 2015 where we will be holding a read through for our first Summer 2015 production, All's Well That Ends Well. This will be followed by auditions on Monday 1 June at 7.30pm at the same venue.

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    YAT's 2015 Season

    We are pleased to be able to finally announce the full line-up of productions for YAT's 2015 Season.

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    Spring 2015 :: Great Expectations :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 26 January 2015 where we will be holding a read through for our Spring production, Great Expectations. This will be followed by auditions on Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 January at 7.30pm at the same venue.


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    Winter 2015 :: Winter Festival :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 24 November 2014 where we will be holding a read through for our Winter Festival. This will be followed by auditions on Thursday 27 November at 7.30pm at the same venue.

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    Autumn 2014 :: Into The Woods :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at Teddington School, Broom Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Thursday 14 August 2014 where we will be holding a read through for our Autumn production, Into The Woods. This will be followed by a workshop on Monday 18, then auditions on Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 August at 7.30pm at the same venue.


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    Swan Award Nominations 2013/14

    YAT has received one nomination for this year's artsrichmond Swan Awards.

    BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION - Peer Gynt
    Bill Compton (director and designer), Michael Bishop (Lighting) & Anna Carlson (Wardrobe)

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    Summer 2014 :: The Boy and the Woodland Kingdom :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Thursday 24 April 2014 where we will be holding a read through for our first Summer 2014 production, The Boy and the Woodland Kingdom. This will be followed by auditions on both Thursday 24 April and Monday 28 April at the same venue.

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    Spring 2014 :: Peer Gynt :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 27 January 2014 where we will be holding a read through for our Spring production, Peer Gynt. This will be followed by auditions on Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 January at 7.30pm at the same venue.


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    Winter 2014 :: Winter Festival :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 25 November 2013 where we will be holding a read through for our Winter Festival. This will be followed by auditions on Thursday 28 November at 7.30pm at the same venue.

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    Swan Award Nominations 2012/13

    YAT has received two nominations for this year's artsrichmond Swan Awards.

    BEST DESIGN - Spring Awakening
    Elizabeth Lattimore, Sarah Dowd and Jenna Powell

    BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION - Spring Awakening
    Elizabeth Lattimore, Sarah Dowd (directors), Adam Hope (MD) & Holly Munson (choreographer)

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    Summer 2013 :: Confusions & The Way of the World :: Reading/Auditions

    This Summer, YAT will be embarking on two productions. The plan is to give you a chance to read and workshop each play over the next two weeks, before letting you decide which one you want to audition for. Both will be cast during the second week of May and both will be staged in July/August 2013. Further details for each of the plays and the relevant dates are show below.

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    YAT's Second President

    It is with great pleasure that YAT are able to announce the appointment of Eileen Baker as our Second President.

    Eileen takes over the reins from our Founder and First President, Eric Yardley, who sadly passed away in June 2012.

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    Winter 2013 :: Winter Festival :: Reading/Auditions

    YAT will next meet at its regular workshop/rehearsal space at Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington from 7.30pm on Monday 19 November 2012 where we will be holding a read through for our Winter Festival. This will be followed by auditions on Thursday 22nd November at 7.30pm at the same venue.

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    Eric Yardley

    It is with great sadness that YAT announces the passing of Eric Yardley, our Founder and First President.

    Eric passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness at Kingston Hospital on Thursday 28 June 2012.

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    Summer 2012 :: Genghis Khan :: Auditions

    Thursday 19, Monday 23 and Thursday 26 April 2012 at 7.30pm
    Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington

    *** Extra Auditions - Monday 30 April 2012 at 7.30pm ***
    Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington

    GENGHIS KHAN - Child of the Blue Wolf
    by David 'Iddy' Wheatley
    directed by Bill Compton

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    Autumn 2012 :: Spring Awakening :: Workshops

    Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 April 2012 at 7.30pm
    Collis School, Fairfax Road, Teddington

    SINGING WORKSHOPS for SPRING AWAKENING
    led by Sarah Dowd and Lizzie Lattimore

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    Management Committee Changes

    With immediate effect, Sarah Perkins has made the decision to step down from the Management Committee due to family and work commitments.

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    Biddy Osborne

    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.

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    Management Committee Changes

    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.

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    Scary Summer Stories

    Now that The Good Person of Szechwan is over and with little over a month to go until we start work on our Autumn 2008 production, ex-YAT member Steve Hogben has stepped up to run a very exciting two part story-telling workshop on Richmond Green and in Bushy Park.

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    Christmas 2007 and New Year 2008

    Starting Monday 19 November, YAT will begin casting and rehearsals for a number of small cast, short plays to be performed at the Studio Theatre at Hampton Hill Playhouse on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 January 2008.

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    Dennis Baker

    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.

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