Belvedere Road, South Bank, London
Sun 20 Sept · 18:00 · £26
Hilarious stories, dark secrets and sage advice – some of Britain’s biggest stars join bright new talent for a candid evening of spoken word, movement and song. What would you say to your younger or future self? The Royal Festival Hall transforms into a space for sharing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. The first wave of stars confirmed to perform include BAFTA winner Adeel Akhtar (Four Lions), India Amarteifio (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story), Fehinti Balogun (Down Cemetery Road), Megan Bolton (star TikTok comedian), chart-topper Sophie Ellis-Bextor, James Graham (Dear England), Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones), Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen), Calam Lynch (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Takunda Muzondiwa (Roundhouse Poetry Slam winner 2026), Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper), Fay Ripley (Cold Feet), Rob Rinder (Judge Rinder), Jack Thorne (Adolescence) and BAFTA Breakthrough winner Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes). Letters penned by legends of stage and screen include Dame Joan Collins, Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall), NYT Patron Chiwetel Ejiofor, Richard E Grant, Lashana Lynch (No Time To Die), Matt Lucas and Joanna Lumley, with further appearances and letters by British stars still to be announced. A dazzling array of talent, representing seven generations of standout performers, enchants and captivates in a truly unique evening of entertainment, under the creative direction of current CEO and artistic director Paul Roseby. Supported by Netflix, who since 2023 have partnered with National Youth Theatre to create over 4,000 free opportunities to inspire the next generation of behind-the-scenes talent into creative careers. The National Youth Theatre is globally renowned for being a creative home for many of the best actors, dramatists and performers. Its illustrious alumni include actors Adeel Akhtar, Daniel Craig, Helen Mirren, Regé-Jean Page, Andrea Riseborough, Matt Smith and Susan Wokoma; comedians Tom Allen and Joel Dommett; dramatists Miriam Battye, James Graham, Lennie James, Sarah Solemani and Jack Thorne; and musicians Ed Sheeran and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.