Three Brentwood School pupils have successfully gained places into the National Youth Theatre.

The National Youth Theatre is the first theatre group of its kind to offer a chance for young people to develop their creative and social skills through the medium of the theatrical arts, which includes acting and technical disciplines.

There are 5000 auditions in over 13 different locations across the U.K for just 400 places in the National Youth Theatre.  Brentwood School pupils Lewis Bruniges (3^rd Year), Mimi Allen (5^th Year) and James Wilson (Lower Sixth Former) all attended the intense auditions and gained places.

Auditions consist of a full day's drama workshop and one-to-one interviews James Wilson commented "there is a lot of preparation before the auditions, including a monologue, but it was all worth it".

By gaining a place all three students will take part in a 2 week theatre course in which they learn a variety of skills including; mask theatre and stage combat.  They also have the chance to work with professional directors and meet like minded youths from across the U.K. 

Head of Drama at Brentwood School, Lindsay Jones said of their achievement "It is a real accomplishment for three of Brentwood School's pupils to be accepted into the National Youth Theatre, it is very difficult to get in and this shows the pupils dedication to drama and the arts.  The experience that they will gain will be invaluable".