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Our last show! Back in March with Tyca at the Taunton Brewhouse

Tyca 22 March Festival - Day 3 Performed by:● Rise Youth Dance● Make Performing Arts ● Somerset Youth TheatreThe evening includes new work by MAKE Performing Arts on the subject of the fi...

The second in Sophy Layzell’s trilogy, Upon All Men is out on 28th March and follows on from the first, Measure of Days.

Sophy’s characters face all sorts of obstacles and adventures and we look at how her characters turn those lemons into lemonade. (no spoilers, promise!)

We’ll be playing various drama games to kick start our creativity (there will also be a bit of creative writing and art too) and we hope you’ll come away with ideas of how you can make lemonade in the face of adversity, too.

FREE but booking essential. Please contact the library.

There are three workshops during the holidays:
Yeovil Library Monday 11th April, 2-3pm
Taunton Library Tuesday 12th April, 11am-1pm
Ilminster Library Wednesday 13th April, 11-12noon
For ages 12 to 16

Just a few spaces left on these!

Some wonderful photos from our last performance at the
Thanks to for the fantastic momentoes

⭐⭐Taunton Youth Culture & Arts Festival - March 3rd - 6th 2022⭐⭐
unton Youth Culture & Arts Festival
March 3rd - 6th 2022
We are so excited that our young people are getting the chance to showcase their efforts after the performances were postponed last year.

Find out more about the acts performing and BOOK your FREE tickets NOW!
https://tycafestival.co.uk/2021-tyca-festival-programme

⭐⭐Taunton Youth Culture & Arts Festival - March 3rd - 6th 2022⭐⭐
unton Youth Culture & Arts Festival
March 3rd - 6th 2022
We are so excited that our young people are getting the chance to showcase their efforts after the performances were postponed last year.

Find out more about the acts performing and BOOK your FREE tickets NOW!
https://tycafestival.co.uk/2021-tyca-festival-programme

2022 Tyca Festival Programme Covid stopped the live performances last year but all the rehearsals were taking place and the performances ready to be rolled out... in March 2022 - you will be able to see those LIVE performances yourself!And don't miss the amazing Brian Rice inspired exhibition at Taunton Library!

It’s been a long time since we were on the brewhouse stage! We are looking forward to joining in March this year!

Heres a little throwback to 2017! Can anyone remember which show this was?

Sign up for this term NOW!

https://www.sophylayzell.com/workshops

Dates for Spring 2022 are up!
Only a few more days lefts for our early bird offer x

https://www.sophylayzell.com/workshops

Our term is nearly at an end. Two weeks until our Christmas party!
Thought I’d share some pics from our Xmas variety show 2017, can anyone remember what on earth was going on 🤣🤣

We're coming to the end of term, only two more weeks until our Christmas party!

Here's a throw back to our 2017 Christmas Variety Show!

5 years ago it was Taunton Carnival! We’ve taken part in quite a few at both Taunton and Ilminster over the years.
Will events like this ever happen again 😫

New term, new theme, new SHOW!! Just a week to wait, then there’s no holding us back.
🔥🔥🔥
Come and join us SING, DANCE and ACT on Fridays 4-5.30pm in the Galmington area of Taunton.
We have spaces available for ages 8-16 and would love to welcome some new faces 😁🔥

https://www.sophylayzell.com/workshops

In two weeks time, we start a brand new term, with brand new themes and an exciting opportunity to perform on the Brewhouse stage!
Our show will show how the power of our voice, our right to protest, can EMPOWER us. This is certainly something worth singing and dancing about.

So if you are aged 8-16 and can meet on a Friday 4-5.30pm in the Galmington area of Taunton, then get in touch!

https://www.sophylayzell.com/workshops

Calling all 8-16 year olds!
Do you want to improve your acting skills? Be part of a fun and hard working youth theatre?

This term we are performing at the Brewhouse as part of the TYCA festival on 30th October and proud to present our own play about Empowerment.

We meet every Friday 4.00-5.30pm
At Trident hall in Glamington, Taunton.

Dates for the first half of term are: 1st, 8th, 15th 22nd 29th Oct
TYCA Festival 30 Oct 7pm Brewhouse. Tech starts at 4pm.

Dates for the second half of term are: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Nov

Cost for the term is £75 and we will include singing, dancing and acting in our play this term. We are proud to be in our 11th year and are so glad to be back!

Do get in touch https://www.sophylayzell.com/workshops

Wonderful to see the incredible true story of the featured on BBC Two's With the blessing of the descendants have turned this into a new play underscored with stirring . .

Casting Call! ✨

Mirror Mask Productions, who are joining us as part of , have 3 paid opportunities for musical theatre performers to be part of the development of their new production, 12 DANCING PRINCESSES.

Apply today! bit.ly/mirror-mask-casting-call

Wellington people, a new youth theatre is about to launch :)

💡News about our launch!💡

We are holding an event, completely free of charge, for young people across Somerset to try out the activities that will be on offer if they become a member of Levels Youth Theatre!

Date: 18th Sep
Venue: 8-12 yr olds at Wellington Community Centre
13-16 yr olds at Wellington Arts Centre
Times: detailed on sign up form

During the launch there will be the opportunity to try acting for screen as well as stage, signing and dance. Places on the launch event will be limited to 50.

🌟Please follow this link to reserve a place! 🌟
https://forms.gle/VVawNmMB8zrpiXRM8

4 years ago we held a photo shoot!

Photo Shoot 2017 Fun images featuring our top talented students. Photos copyright Amelia Layzell

Amazing opportunity for some of our young graduates maybe?
Penny Dyer
Tobias William Somerset Grace
Carl Holdway-Bradley
Angus Maxwell

Would you like to be part of our Wind in the Willows cast?

We are looking for nine performers to cast in our winter musical production! To find out more about the roles available and how to apply, click here: bit.ly/witw-casting-call

Booking Open, don't miss out!
Book now for discounted cost of £70 for the term.
Prices go up in September.

We meet every Friday 3.45-5.15pm
At Trident hall in Glamington, Taunton.

Dates this term are: 1st, 8th, 15th 22nd 29th Oct
Show TYCA Festival 30 Oct 7pm Brewhouse. Tech starts at 4pm.
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Nov

Book and pay now to get your discount.

Summer is coming! 🌞🌞
Love musical theatre? Then our skills building exploration of my new musical Havisham is for you!



Led by .payne

Two venues, one in Taunton, one in Minehead.

The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton
Dates: Monday 16th -Friday 20th August 2021
Ages 13-17

Fusion in Minehead
Dates: Monday 23rd – Friday 27th August 2021
Ages 13-25

https://www.sophylayzell.com/workshops

For more information and to book at the Brewhouse please visit their website.

For more information for the Minehead venue or to book a place please contact Sarah-Jane Cross [email protected] or 07731524227

Part funded by Take Art.

Don’t forget our July early bird only runs for a few more days 🙂

Join Helena R S Payne for a whole week building your musical theatre skills. New musical Havisham is coming to Somerset. Be there!
For ages 13-26
Minehead Somerset
23-27 August 2021

We have some special offers for Focus at Galmington Taunton ready for next term!

There’s a taster session to encourage new members and also some early bird prices.
Do message me when you’re ready to book 🥰
Have a great summer!
Sophy x

Autumn 2021
Dates and offers

17 Sept one off fun session
Friday 3.45-5.15pm
£7.50 or if you bring a new friend it’s £5 for each of you.

Term Time details
Fridays 3.45-5.15pm

1st, 8th, 15th 22nd 29th Oct

Show TYCA Festival 30 Oct 7pm Brewhouse. Tech starts at 4pm.

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Nov

Cost: Early Bird Book and Pay before end July £65. Book and Pay before end August £70. Book and Pay in September £75.

Extra Xmas party 3rd Dec
Friday 3.45-5.15pm
One off fun session everyone welcome
£7.50 or if you bring a new friend it’s £5 for each of you.

Aged 8+? Then why not join us for a fun session in September to kick start the Autumn Term!
Come and meet out tutor Molly and find out what we are working towards this term.