Found in the Forest Youth Theatre
Welcome to Found in the Forest Youth Theatre! We are a vibrant, creative theatre group based in the heart of the Forest of Dean at The Wesley, Cinderford. Our mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their skills in the Performing Arts. We offer weekly classes for 8-12 and 13-18 year olds. We welcome all abilities from complete beginners to experienced performers. Our weekly classes are designed to help young people develop their confidence communication and performance skills as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to explore the world through theatre. We make shows, create characters, script write, devise and play to make exciting new theatre.
Current Projects
Crime Doesn’t Pay
Crime Doesn’t Pay by Alison Chaplin is a festive comedy full of mystery and mayhem. This hilarious Christmas production follows a group of amateur detectives as they try to uncover the truth behind a jewel theft. With quirky characters, clever twists, music and plenty of laughs, this play offers a delightful mix of crime capers and holiday cheer, perfect for audiences of all ages.
Join both the Junior and Senior groups for their Christmas Show, the first being on the Wesley’s fantastic new stage and theatre space.
Performance Thursday 12th December 2024, 6pm The Wesley Cinderford
Suggested donation £5
Email Abi for tickets: youththeatre@airing.co.uk
Easter Project BEASTS and BEAUTIES
Beasts and Beauties by Carol Ann Duffy is a spellbinding collection of classic fairy tales reimagined with a fresh, modern voice. Found in the Forest will bring these timeless stories—filled with cunning wolves, mysterious beasts, and courageous heroines—are brought to life in a way that’s both darkly enchanting and thought-provoking. This Easter, dive into a world of wonder and magic where familiar characters reveal new depths, and the lines between beauty and beast are delightfully blurred.
We will be showcasing our Beasts and Beauties performance as part of Wyldwood’s Fringe Festival on 20th and 21st March 2025
Easter Holiday Project 23rd-25th April 2025 – 10-16 year olds
9.30- 4.30pm
Performance 25th April 2025 5.30pm
£120 for 4 days/ siblings £100
Limited places available.
Email Abi secure your place
Do you want to be involved in Found in the Forest? Places available for not just performers but technical and musicians too! Email Abi for more information.
Why join us?
Found in the Forest provides you with a safe and creative way to express yourself,
build confidence, develop skills in collaboration and problem solving. We encourage
you to explore your creativity and imagination. We look at different topics and issues
in a safe and supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to perform to an
audience and be part of a fantastic community of people.
We meet on Thursday evenings during term time at The Wesley in Cinderford (Belle Vue Road GL14
2AB)
Juniors (8-12) 4pm-5.45pm
Seniors (13-18) 6pm-7.45pm
Classes are in term time with holiday projects available.
Cost is £3 per participant. We have a policy to include all participants so please do
get in touch if financial assistance is needed.
Abi Wright- Youth Theatre Director
Abi grew up in the Forest of Dean and was an active member of all things Drama. She trained in
Applied Theatre and Education at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked in
education and community theatre ever since. She has taught Drama for the last 8 years in London
and Melbourne, Australia. She lives in the Forest with her partner, 2 children, chickens and a cat and
is delighted to be back working in the place she loves best. Abi believes theatre is good for the soul
and knows that in her own youth theatre days it changed her for the better.
Please feel free – as a young person or parent/guardian – to contact Abi directly with any questions.
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