Latinx Youth Theatre

Unlock your creativity in the world of performing arts.

The Latinx Youth Theatre is London’s unique creative hub exclusively for young Latin Americans passionate about performing arts. A space to develop your curiosity for theatre, acting and performing arts into a professional creative practice, meet your community, and connect with the UK’s creative industry. LYT is a FREE platform to help you take that passion further, wherever it leads.

Why join?

  • Learn from London’s top professionals
  • Experience cultural visits and masterclasses
  • Develop professional creative practice
  • Mix Latin American & British performing styles
  • Meet other young Latin Americans
  • Safe environment to nurture your talents
  • Learn life skills and improve your confidence
  • Be at the heart of one of London’s most exciting theatres, Brixton House
  • Perform on Brixton House’s stage in front of peers, family and industry professionals
  • Previous participants have gone on to RADA and UAL, joined companies like Gecko Theatre, and performed at Glastonbury Festival

Who can join?

  • Young people aged 14-19 from a Latin American background.
  • This programme is open to speakers of the following languages: English, Español, Português.

If you love to sing, to dance or perform in any way at all and dream of a life in the arts, theatre or film this is for you!

Programme highlights

  • 23 Theatre Sessions (8 skill development workshops, 5 masterclasses, 10 rehearsals)
  • 5 Masterclasses with industry experts
  • 5 days of Production Week and 3 days of shows at Brixton House
  • Exclusive newsletters with access to further opportunities
  • Exclusive Theatre Trips
  • Create & Perform an Original Show
  • Mentorship opportunities for previous participants
  • It’s Free of charge

When & where?

  • Applications open: 8 September – 16 October 2026
  • Term 1, Skill development: Every Saturday from 17 October to 12 December 2026
  • Term 2, Show creation and masterclasses: Every Saturday from 9 January to May 2027
  • Production Week: 31 May – 5 June 2027
  • Location: Brixton House, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
  • Time: 3:00pm – 6:30pm

Become a part of the LYT community

Still not sure? Our first sessions have a relaxed, drop-in feel, so you can try it out before fully committing. Spaces are limited, so register now to hold your place, and we’ll send you the details plus our newsletter with further opportunities for young people and other ways to get involved with LYT.

How to apply?

Applications are now open and will close 16 October ahead of the first session on the 17 October. Spaces are limited so apply now by clicking below!

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