One and Two Year Performance Courses

YPTC is a training theatre company for young people aged 19-27, running every Saturday during term times at our base in Camden, North London.

The course covers all aspects of the performing arts, from acting, singing and dance to audition techniques, film technique and stage fighting. Each year culminates in a professional showcase.

We aim to give students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional and supportive environment and provide a solid foundation of training, with students attaining the highest levels of professionalism and commitment. Alongside performance skills, we also help students to develop personal skills and a professional work ethic, with an emphasis on self-motivation, self-discipline, initiative, time-management and critical reflection, while expecting students to maintain a rigorous code of professional conduct throughout the course.

To download the YPTC prospectus click below:

Entry to the course is by audition only. To arrange an audition contact robbi@yptc.co.uk or call us on 07960 063245. Audition dates will be announced each year on the home page.


YPTC is not only about learning in the rehearsal studio - it is also about getting students seen in the industry and gaining valuable experience of live and recorded performance. To that end we produce the following work for YPTC performers:

Off West End Plays
Off West End Musicals
Off West End Showcases
Short Films
Music Videos
CDs
Schools Tours
Graduate work

Qualifications

The qualification aspect of YPTC is optional and comprises both teaching and performance elements. Performance standards are comparable to the final year of an undergraduate degree and the qualifying bodies are YPTC and Trinity and Guildhall. Students taking qualifications must be aged 19 or over at the start of the course.
For a full breakdown of the different options offered please see our prospectus which can be downloaded here

Students can also train for two British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat qualifications.
The 'Fight Performance Test', which gives Actor/Combatant status in individual or multiple weapons/movement disciplines and 'Intermediate Level Stage Combat'.

Fees

A fee of £18 per week will be charged to all students. Each session is from 10.30am to 6.30pm every Saturday. Students may also be required to attend on some additional days when approaching performances - there is no extra charge for this.
Fees for qualifications are due only if qualifications are taken and are outlined in our prospectus.

Term Dates

September 11th - December 18th 2010
January 8th - April 9th 2011
April 23rd - July 16th 2011