Latinx Youth Theatre

21/05/2025

🎭 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 🎭
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now live for Out of Frame – the brand-new play created by the 2025 cohort of Latinx Youth Theatre!

✨ “A shy Chilean teenager battles salsa classes, virtual influencers, Shakespeare English, and self-doubt in a playful coming-of-age story about finding your place when you feel out of frame.”

This youth-led production is the result of a year-long journey of connection, creativity, and growth—offering a powerful space for young Latin Americans in London to express their voices on stage.

🎟️ Tickets are FREE — but if you can, we invite you to make a “pay what you can” donation to help us cover production costs and support future editions of LYT. Every contribution helps, and your presence means the world 💛

📍 Brixton House – Theatre 2
🗓️ 3–5 June | ⏰ 7:00 PM

👉 Book now via the link in bio or:
https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/latinx-youth-theatre-out-of-frame-2/

Let’s pack the house and celebrate Latinx stories on stage! 🔥

✨ CAST
Sayen • Vanessa • Katya • Samantha • Carlos • Sheyla • Ashley • David • Nicole • Taciana • Gabriel • Alexander

✨ CREATIVES
Facilitators: &

Written by Fernanda Mandagará in collaboration with the LYT 2025 Cohort
Directed by
Dramaturgy: Fernanda Mandagará, Carlos Ossa Valencia, Miguel Torres Umba
Produced by
Production Design:
Technical Design: Fernando Benito
Graphic Design: Eoin Norton

✨ LYT
Carlos Ossa Valencia – Participation & Engagement Director, Co-Founder
Miguel Torres Umba – Artistic Director, Co-Founder

11/12/2024

🎭 Final LYT Session of the Year!🎭

This Saturday, Dec 16, we’re diving into Character Work at Southwark Playhouse from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

What’s Character Work? It’s all about exploring movement, voice, and physicality to bring characters to life on stage. Discover how to create bold, unique personas and connect emotions with performance.

✨ Last Chance to Join!
Next year, the cohort will begin creating a brand-new show. This is your final opportunity to sign up and be part of the rest of the program!

Don’t miss out on this exciting session and the chance to join LYT!

📍 Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD

Sign up at www.lyt.org.uk

See you there! 🎉

05/12/2024

🎭 What is Devising Theatre? 🎭

Devising theatre is all about creating from scratch! Instead of starting with a script, performers and creators come together to explore ideas, emotions, and stories through movement, improvisation, and collaboration.

✨ Why is it exciting?

Your voice matters: Every participant contributes their unique perspective.

Creative freedom: Build characters, scenes, and stories in innovative ways.

Collaboration magic: Work as a team to create something truly original.

At LYT, we love devising because it lets young Latinx voices shine and brings stories to life in ways that feel real, raw, and exciting.

Join us this Saturday, 7th December
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD

Are you ready to explore, play, and create

Register via our website (link in Bio)

Let’s make theatre together! 🌟

29/11/2024

🎭 Improvisation + Theatre trip 🎭

At LYT, we believe in inspiring young people through the power of theatre! That’s why, as part of our program, we take you to see some of the best shows around. This week, courtesy of Brixton House, we’re heading to to watch the spectacular:

Alice in Wonderland
A multi-award-, five-star production by
Expect rap, vibrant Brixton vibes, and a high-energy Christmas adventure like no other! 🎄🎶

After the show, we’re heading back to Southwark Playhouse for an exciting improv session.

What is Improvisation?
Improvisation is all about creating scenes and stories on the spot without a script. It’s fun, dynamic, and builds skills that are useful in everyday life!

✨ Benefits of Improv:

• Boosts creativity and quick thinking 🧠
• Builds confidence in speaking and performing 💬
• Encourages teamwork and collaboration 🤝
• Teaches resilience by learning to adapt and stay positive 🌟

✨ Join Latinx Youth Theatre!
It’s still possible to register and be part of an unforgettable experience. Sign up today through our website!

26/11/2024

🎭 Ephemeral Ensemble at LYT! 🎭

We had an incredible time with Ephemeral Ensemble Physical Theatre Company, diving into physical games and exploring a hands-on approach to creating through physicality, images, and movement. 🌟 They showed us how curiosity can spark new ideas, stories, and characters. Thank you, Ramón and Eyglo, for sharing your magic with us!

And guess what? At LYT, there’s more to come! Alongside our regular program, we’ll have even more amazing guest artists.

🚨 Registration is still open!
LYT is free of charge and open to Latin American young people aged 14-19. Don’t worry about language—whether you speak Spanish, Portuguese, or English, we’re here to support you.

📍 Join us!

LYT is a unique creative hub for young Latinx theatre lovers. If you are aged between 14-19 and based in the UK, develop your passion for theatre, acting and performing arts into a professional creative practice.

20/11/2024

🎭 Find Your Voice with Us! 🎭

Join us for a theatre voice class focused on mastering vocal skills that are essential for acting and confidence in daily life. 🌟 From breathing techniques to exploring text and character, this class will help you build vocal flexibility and discover the power of your voice!

What we’ll cover:
•⁠ 🗣️ Breathing / support
•⁠ 🎶 Warming up the voice
•⁠ ✨ Articulation
•⁠ 🌱 Organic voice / integrated voice
•⁠ 🎤 Clarity

🗓 When: Saturday 23rd November, 3-6:30 PM
📍 Where: Southwark Playhouse
🎭 Hosted by: Latinx Youth Theatre

💻 Register at: lyt.org.uk/register

11/11/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Get t moving with the award-winning physical theatre company Ephemeral Ensemble!
If you’re 14-19 and up for something different, don’t miss this special chance to connect, learn and create with this outstanding company!

This unique class is all about using movement to tell stories. No scripts, no limits—just you, exploring, moving, and creating with other young artists. We’re thrilled to have Ephemeral Ensemble as a guest company, guiding you through fun, hands-on activities to spark your creativity and build scenes from scratch using movement and physicality.

🗓 When: 16th November, 3-6:30 PM
📍 Where: Southwark Playhouse
🎭 Hosted by: Latinx Youth Theatre
📝 Register: link in bio

Who’s Ephemeral Ensemble?

A Global Majority and migrant-led international ensemble, Ephemeral Ensemble brings real-life social issues to the stage. Known for powerful visuals and creative storytelling, their work is political, visually striking, highly dynamic, thought-provoking, moving, and satirical at heart.

Here’s what The Guardian says about them:

“Ephemeral Ensemble use music, light, movement, and puppetry to astonishing effect.” ★★★★

08/11/2024

This Saturday at Latinx Youth Theatre, dive into the art of storytelling!

✨ What makes a story compelling? ✨

In our Storytelling class, we’ll dive into the core elements of storytelling—exploring the structure, conflict, and characters’ journeys. Expect lots of fun drama games and improvisations in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere!

📅 Date: Saturday, Nov. 9th
⏰ Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD

For Latinx youth ages 14-19. Come join us and bring your story to life!

Register at:
https://lyt.org.uk/register/
Link in Bio

OH AND ….IT’S FREE OF CHARGE

24/09/2024

“🎭 Join us at The Southwark Playhouse for an unforgettable programme of skill development, masterclasses, and shows with Latinx Youth Theatre! FREE OF CHARGE!

📅 Starting Saturdays from 19th Oct 2024, dive into the performing arts with sessions from 3-6:30 PM.

🌍 English, Español, and Português spoken.

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Link in Bio
https://lyt.org.uk

12/09/2024

The Latinx Youth Theatre is back!
Ready to Shine?
Visit: https://lyt.org.uk/

Spaces are limited! Register now!

AMIG@S! We are looking for Latinx young people aged 14-19 to join us on this journey.
If you love to sing, to dance or to perform in any way at all and dream of a life in the arts, theatre of film this is for you!

Register now! https://lyt.org.uk/