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Youth Academy

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are you aged 13 to 18? Interested in learning more about acting?

JOIN THE COLLECTIVE! 

As part of the Collective Youth Academy you will take part in classes, workshops and performances directed by leading industry professionals alongside other talented, like-minded young people … just like you.

Classes and performance projects teach you how to act for both stage and screen.

Based in Finsbury Park, North London at Collective Acting Studio, the Youth Academy runs from 10.00 till 13.00 each Saturday during term time.

Auditions are commencing from September 2025 onwards. We are looking for passionate, committed, and creative actors. All auditions are free. There are no scripts to prepare for this audition. Look forward to seeing you there!



Location:

Collective acting studio

We believe that learning to act should be a transformational, life-changing experience. For us, part of that process is ensuring that our young people learn in an inspirational environment. So we are delighted that the Collective Youth Academy takes place on our main campus, which is also home to a professional theatre.

With access to state-of-the-art rehearsal studios and performance spaces we provide a welcoming learning environment for our young people that truly uplifts and inspires.


It’s only until you’ve had a chance to see what is out there professionally it becomes very clear that your learning at Collective is special and there’s no other place to train like this.”

Segun Fawole – Screen Actor – Sandman and Eastenders

Meet the Team

youth Academy manager

Prashant Tailor

Prashant is a South-Asian theatre maker who lives for challenging what theatre is by definition, function and cultural association.

His working-class background influences both his cinematic-style of theatre-making and mission to increase participation, ultimately making staged productions competitive against TV series and movies. Training as a director under Young Vic, Tamasha Theatre Company, and Mercury Theatre, Prashant’s leadership competencies are complimented by his adept facilitation work in managing conflict and feedback (previously aiding the Learning and Development divisions of BlackRock and Goldman Sachs). 

On top of corporate and community facilitation, Prashant’s industry credits include: GNR8 (Season 5, Amazon Audible), The Birds (Lyric Hammersmith) and Manfred (Birmingham Hippodrome/Theatro Technis).