Young Actors Theatre Islington

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Young Actors Theatre Islington
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Address
70-72 Barnsbury Road

,
N1 0ES

England
Information
TypeIndependent, Performing Arts School, Charity
Established2005;20 years ago (2005)
Local authority Islington
SpecialistPerforming Arts
President Andy Serkis
Artistic DirectorAndrew Harries
Gender Coeducational
Age3to 24
Enrolment650~
Website youngactors.org.uk
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Young Actors Theatre in Islington

Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI) is an independent and co-educational performing arts school based in the Islington district of London, England. The organisation also functions as a charity agency for children and young adults who wish to pursue a career in acting.

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History

The theatre is housed inside a converted Edwardian chapel on Barnsbury Road, and has been a home for the dramatic arts since 1972. [1]

Formerly the site of the Anna Scher Theatre, the building was reorganised and renamed the "Young Actors Theatre" in 2005 in order to meet the goals of the charity without Scher. [2]

In 2014, actor Andy Serkis became the president for the organisation, serving in the capacities of both sponsor and ambassador on behalf of the charity. [3]

Notable alumni

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