DRAFT: Writer's Cafe is a collaborative space designed for both aspiring and established playwrights to gather on a Saturday afternoon and nurture their creative process together.

Whether it is designated time to write, a discussion about your work, a quiet corner, or a brainstorming session with a mate, StageBase and Southwark Playhouse have got your back in 2025. The initiative fosters a supportive environment where writers can share ideas, workshop scenes, and develop scripts together. It emphasises peer feedback, creativity, and community, making it an ideal platform for writers looking to grow and refine their craft alongside like-minded individuals. After the session, stay for a drink - why not even a show?

Southwark Playhouse Borough brings the bar and the stunning venue.

StageBase brings the community and the host - Associate Artist Sammie Court.

You bring the script and the determination.

First four sessions for 2025 are as follows: January 18, February 8, March 1 and 22 between 2pm and 5pm (more to be announced)

Grab your laptop or notepad and book your free place now!

If you’re serious about a career in makeup artistry, our 4-Month Hair and Makeup Course is the perfect choice.

Led by award-winning makeup designers at CBMA Makeup Academy in London, this intensive, hands-on program covers everything from beauty makeup to special effects (SFX) techniques. You’ll work closely with industry professionals to master the essential skills needed for film, TV, and fashion. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to create a wide range of looks, from classic beauty to intricate special effects, giving you the tools to launch your makeup artistry career.

Our auditions take the form of creative group workshops led by professional theatre practitioners and are friendly spaces where we explore acting, singing, movement and team working skills. All disciplines are taken equally into consideration when casting our shows, so give everything a really good go. If you’re feeling anxious, it is totally understandable, and the BYMT staff members are there to support you through your audition experience. The most important thing is commitment and enthusiasm!

Every year hundreds of young people 11-21 year olds perform in fully staged musicals created by West End writers and directors, on the professional stages of venues such as Southwark Playhouse, Lyric Theatre Belfast, and Birmingham Hippodrome with BYMT. For your chance to take part in the next Easter and Summer seasons of shows all you have to do is come and audition and show us what you can do. Sing, dance, act, play a musical instrument.

The 2025 National Audition Tour is now on sale! Online Auditions will take place in November 2024 and In-Person Auditions will take place in January and February 2025.