NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH THEATRES

NAYT is an educational charity working with over 1,300 groups and individuals to support the development of young people through excellent youth theatre. NAYT represents and promotes the sector whilst also offering services of support, training and networking, participation and providing platforms to showcase best practice. Founded in 1982, NAYT supports young people into careers in the theatre industry and beyond. NAYT's Vision is to empower and develop young people through participation in excellent youth theatre. NAYT's Mission is to empower young people to be positive citizens to enrich the lives of young people through appreciation of the arts and develop a continuing engagement with them to enable high quality youth theatre experiences for young people from diverse backgrounds.