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  • Tickets

    Oliver! Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart YATS is proud to present this glorious production of the musical Oliver! Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is collared for a theft that he did not commit, the…

  • What a show!

    Our three performances of Spring Awakening this past weekend were nothing short of jaw-dropping. From the powerful vocals to the polished staging, the cast delivered with a level of professionalism that left audiences in awe. Both the Saturday and Sunday shows were completely sold out, making this our most successful alumni production to date. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the show—and to our incredible alumni for bringing this bold and moving story to life. Here are a few moments captured by Jack Cnockaert and Katarina Bikard:

  • Opening Night for Spring Awakening!

    Tonight’s the night! Spring Awakening bursts onto the stage for its opening performance — and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets are still available for tonight and Saturday, but Sunday’s final show is almost sold out. After a polished and professional final dress rehearsal, choreographer Alicia praised the cast of 12 incredible young actors for delivering a bold, emotional, and unmissable performance — complete with stunning costumes and a breathtaking score. Hurry — get your tickets now before it’s too late!

  • Solveig Poirel: Where are they now?

    Shows: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Cabaret, Grease, Spring Awakening What are you doing now?I am currently studying medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Strasbourg. I will begin my fifth year in September, splitting my time between hospital rotations and school! Are you still involved in the performing arts?After completing my first post-graduation year in Norway, I spent time in the small town of Hønefoss, where I participated in a musical program. That year, I had the opportunity to work on the Norwegian production of Legally Blonde, while also improving my Norwegian language skills. Since then, medical school has taken up the majority of my time, leaving me with little opportunity to engage in the arts—sadly! This is why getting involved…

  • Meanwhile, over on Instagram…

    The cast of Spring Awakening are taking matters into their own hands—literally! In the lead-up to YAT’s explosive summer production, the performers themselves have launched their own publicity and marketing campaign with a dedicated Instagram channel: @springawakeningstras. From impromptu street performances and behind-the-scenes rehearsals to striking photo shoots, the cast are documenting their creative journey with energy and flair. It’s raw, real, and totally unfiltered—just like the show itself. Catch the buzz now, and don’t miss Spring Awakening at Cube Noir, 1–3 August.

  • Rehearsals Underway for Spring Awakening

    It’s official—Spring Awakening rehearsals are in full swing. With the full cast now assembled, we’re diving headfirst into final preparations for our alumni show, opening August 1 at the Cube Noir. With just two weeks to go, there’s no time to waste. But YATS hasn’t exactly been resting until now. In fact, four members of the cast—Maël, Adèle, Carla and Pierre—have just returned from a week in the Vosges, where they were working at the Broadway Theatre (BTI) Summer Camp. There, they helped introduce a whole new generation of young performers to the joys of musical theatre. Even while inspiring the next wave of talent, these four were rehearsing Spring Awakening every evening—proof of their dedication and of just how much this show means to…

  • Notre salut

    Le Cube Noir est sauvé – et notre spectacle aussi ! L’annonce du sauvetage du Cube Noir a été un immense soulagement pour nous. Cette nouvelle, relayée par les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace début mars, a été une véritable vague de réconfort pour de nombreux acteurs du monde théâtral strasbourgeois, dont nous. Nous avions déjà joué au Cube Noir et espérions y retourner pour notre prochaine comédie musicale, Spring Awakening (L’Éveil du Printemps). Mais l’avenir de la salle étant incertain depuis plusieurs mois, nous nous sommes retrouvés à chercher des alternatives. Nous commencions à envisager la possibilité bien réelle de devoir reporter ou repenser entièrement le spectacle. C’est pourquoi cette annonce était si importante. Non seulement le Cube Noir reste ouvert, mais nous pouvons désormais présenter…

  • Relief and Joy

    The Cube Noir is saved – and so is our show! We were hugely relieved when it was announced that the Cube Noir would be saved. The news, shared by Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace in early March, came as a wave of reassurance to many in Strasbourg’s theatre community—including us. We’ve performed at the Cube Noir before, and we had been hoping to return for our upcoming alumni production of Spring Awakening. But with the venue’s future uncertain for several months, we found ourselves scrambling for alternatives. Every potential space fell short, and we were beginning to face the very real possibility of having to delay or rethink the show entirely. That’s why the announcement meant so much. Not only is the Cube Noir staying open,…

  • We did it!

    We’re thrilled to announce that thanks to your incredible support, we’ve reached our crowdfunding goal for new microphones. Whether you donated, shared the campaign, cheered us on, or simply believed in what we do — thank you, merci, danke, grazie, gracias, mulțumesc, děkuji, dziękuję, tak, дякую, dank je wel and thank you again. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us. As a reward, the full recording of Bye Bye Birdie is now available to stream on our Shows page. It’s your support that made this possible, and we can’t wait for you to hear the difference when our brand new mics get their first live run in Spring Awakening, our Summer alumni musical running 1–3 August. Tickets are on sale now — don’t…

  • Time’s Running Out — and the Show’s About to Start

    Our microphone crowdfunding campaign is close to the finish line – we’re now only 490€ away from reaching our 6000€ goal. A round of applause to everyone who has contributed so far. If you’ve been meaning to donate but haven’t yet, now’s the time to step into the spotlight and help out. And here’s a little extra incentive: when we hit our crowdfunding target, we’ll be releasing the recording of our spring workshop production Bye Bye Birdie — a special treat for all YATS fans. And speaking of shows… We’re excited to announce that this summer’s YATS Alumni production will be Spring Awakening — the groundbreaking rock musical that explores the trials of adolescence. With a cast full of familiar YATS faces, the show runs…