Urban Young Actors

"I've been at Urban Young Actors for about five years now and it's honestly one of the best experiences of my life. The tutors, Kieran and Katie, are both excellent teachers and lovely, caring people, and the community in the group is fantastic. Urban Young Actors is one of the most supportive communities I've ever been in and I will forever cherish the memories I've made with them. Additionally, there are lots of great opportunities Urban members have access to, including the opportunity to work with professionals in the theatre and filming industry, which have been very helpful to me and to other people within the group. Notably, as well, many former Urban members have gone on to become professional workers in the theatre and film industry. All in all, I highly recommend Urban to any aspiring young actors who may have some anxieties about where to start, as well as to any young people who have an interest in acting in general!"

"Having joined the group at age 12, Urban was an integral part of my development not only as a performer but also as a young person. Urban provided me with a sense of community and a space to learn and create alongside like-minded people, whom have become my life long friends. Massive thank you to Urban's amazing tutors who have always inspired me and guided me during my time in the group and my personal career. Couldn't recommend the group more!"

"I was a member at Urban Young Actors for 9 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better company to train at. I originally joined Urban as a hobby but it quickly grew into something I could see a future in. The teaching is second to none. The projects you get to be involved in at Urban are amazing, I got the chance to perform on stage and create films as well as audition for outside projects. The opportunities don’t stop with the acting with the chance to learn skills behind the camera and backstage. Although acting isn’t a job I went into as I grew up, Urban certainly shaped me into the person I am today. It gave me the confidence to push myself and to grow. Friendships were made for life and Urban Young Actors will always hold a special place in my heart. I couldn’t recommend this company high enough."

"Urban was the first drama group I was ever involved with and I am so grateful for my time there! The tutors are incredible, and being in such a fun, nurturing environment helped build my confidence as an actor and moreover as a person. I’ve made some incredible lasting friendships from my time at Urban, and have made some wonderful professional connections that have aided me going forward in my passion for acting. Urban is an exciting, fun and joyful space in which individual creativity flourishes and individuality is celebrated - forever wishing I could relive my UYA days!"

"Workshopping and performing at Urban has increased my confidence and depth as an actor, a performance-maker and as a person. Our sessions provided me with a real buzz and sense of belonging, and I could not imagine growing up without the refuge and freedom to play provided by Urban in my life. I have not only met collaborators who I continue to make work with there, but I have also made lifelong close friends. The Urban Tutors’ warm enthusiasm and passion is infectious, from being the ones who made me fall in love with all things performance, to years later still feeling the support from the Urban network - who continue to offer advice and support and forward on opportunities."