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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

Winter Tales

Dragon Tamers and Travelling Troubadours

Join us for a cosy afternoon of storytelling & festivities. Teas. Mince Pies. Raffle! Doors open 3.30pm

Performance Sunday 14^th December 2025, 4pm The Wesley Cinderford

Suggested donation £5

News & Previous Projects 2025

Canopy’s Creative Network Arts event: Newent, October 2025

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.

Beasts and Beauties performance formed part of Wyldwood’s Fringe Festival on 20^th and 21^st March 2025

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.

Contact

Youth Theatre Director: Abi Wright | Email: youththeatre@airing.co.uk | Telephone/whatsapp: 07539179265