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Dearest YATS friends, Over the next five weeks we will need your help to build sets, sew costumes, cook, load and unload scenery, do hair and make-up, chase props, set the mics and welcome our 500-strong audiences to five performances – so to bring YATS Oliver! to life.    Every year our production requires 100 volunteers or so to make the show exceptional, once again!  With every costume stitched, prop found, drink served, and smile in the lobby will make the night magical for our young actors and every guest. Why this matters: What we ask: How we will support you: This is the moment to step forward as a volunteer.  Whether you are moving scenery, making popcorn, baking cakes, cleaning mics, or assisting actors…

Rehearsals for Oliver! have officially begun! The whole cast has just spent an intensive week at the Point d’Eau, diving headfirst into scenes, songs, and choreography. Parents and volunteers have been pitching in too, using the same space to help organize the ever-growing collection of costumes that will bring Victorian London to life on stage. This was our last chance to rehearse in the theater itself before “tech week” – the crucial final stretch just before opening night, when the magic truly comes together. That’s when lights, sound, microphones, scenery, props, and costumes are all tested, built, or plugged in, giving the cast the full stage experience for the first time. Until then, rehearsals continue at the European School of Strasbourg, where the cast will…

Our upcoming production of Oliver! is just around the corner – and tickets are already selling fast! Don’t miss your chance to join us for this timeless musical filled with unforgettable characters, rousing songs, and plenty of heart. Few shows are as deeply woven into British culture as Oliver! – it’s one of those musicals that feels instantly familiar, whether or not you’ve seen it on stage before. Its songs and phrases have found their way into everyday life in the UK, so much so that you might stumble across a nod to Oliver! in the most unexpected places. Take York, for example: this summer one of our members spotted references to the show on a ‘pub’ menu and even in the name of a…

Get ready, Strasbourg – this autumn, YATS is bringing you Oliver!, and it’s going to be our biggest show yet. We mean that literally: the largest set in our history (built by the brilliant Ben Bentz) and more seats on sale than ever before. Why more seats? Every performance of Shrek the Musical, our 2024 show, sold out two weeks before opening night so to avoid the same last minute clamor for spare tickets we’re expanding capacity to the absolute max. So, for the first time ever, we’re opening up the balcony! That’s right – rows R, S & T are now available, offering: Extra legroom compared to the stalls, a sweeping view of the entire stage, steeply raked seating – so no tall dude…

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:

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!

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…

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.