Tameside Youth Drama Group

Tameside Youth Drama Group TYDG is a youth drama group based in Dukinfield. We welcome members aged 6-18 years old, and perform 2 shows a year at Hyde Festival theatre.

We are open to children aged 6-18, and meet every Wednesday evening at Rayner Stephens High School, Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield from 6:15-8:15pm. The group was started in 1986 by Dennis and Jean Nash at Rycroft Hall in Audenshaw. It has been very successful for over 30 years and many of our past members have taken up careers in the theatre as dancers, actors, stage crew and costume designers. We do

two shows a year, a Pantomime in January and a Musical in July. A number of our past members are now leaders of the group, many of which have over 10 years teaching experience. All our shows are performed at Hyde Festival Theatre. Our committee members, leaders, stage crew and helpers are all volunteers and do not receive any remuneration or expenses for their time and expertise. We keep our membership, show fees & weekly fees at an affordable price to enable children from all backgrounds to join and learn about the joys of performance. All leaders and helpers are DBS checked and several are also First Aid trained and Safeguarding certified.

02/09/2026
31/08/2026

🌟 ACT AWARD NOMINATIONS! 🌟

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that our recent production of Into the Woods Jr. has received EIGHT nominations in the ACT Awards! 🎭✨

A huge congratulations to all of our incredibly talented young people who have been recognised:

🏆 Most Accomplished Actor (Youth) – Ned Evans as Baker
🏆 Most Accomplished Actress (Youth) – June Moore as Narrator
🏆 Most Accomplished Actress (Youth) – Freya Sibson as Baker’s Wife
🏆 Most Accomplished Character – Actress (Youth) – Ava Evans as Witch
🏆 Most Accomplished Supporting Actress (Youth) – Jorgie-Leigh Dodd as Little Red Riding Hood
🏆 Most Accomplished Vocal Ensemble Performance (Youth) – Ensemble
🏆 Most Original Cameo Role – Actor (Youth) – Michael Brickell as Rapunzel’s Prince
🏆 Most Original Comic Performance – Actor (Youth) – Harry Melling as Mysterious Man

We are SO proud of every single one of you! ❤️🌟

A massive well done to our whole cast and creative team — these nominations are a wonderful recognition of the hard work, talent and dedication that went into Into the Woods Jr. 🌲🎶🎭

Congratulations, TYDG! 👏💚✨

🎭 We’re back! 🎭After our summer break, we’re getting stuck into preparations for our 40th Anniversary Show! 🎉Over the ne...
31/08/2026

🎭 We’re back! 🎭

After our summer break, we’re getting stuck into preparations for our 40th Anniversary Show! 🎉

Over the next 3 weeks, we’ll be working on songs, sketches and dances.

If you’re a past member who has already registered your interest, please join us on

Wednesday 2nd September at Rayner Stephens High School, 6:30–7:30pm to get involved and find out more about our plans!

We can’t wait to see you! 🎭

☔️ Summer might nearly be over… but we’ve got something to brighten up your September! 🎭✨Join us as Tameside Youth Drama...
27/08/2026

☔️ Summer might nearly be over… but we’ve got something to brighten up your September! 🎭✨

Join us as Tameside Youth Drama Group celebrates 40 years with a very special anniversary show packed with memorable songs, dances and sketches from our incredible past and present members.

One night only — don’t miss it! 🎉

🎟️ Tickets available now from www.sparksem.co.uk

Come and take a trip down memory lane with us! 🥂🎭

🌟 Well done to all of our past and present members on your recent exam results! 😊✏️📚
20/08/2026

🌟 Well done to all of our past and present members on your recent exam results! 😊✏️📚

Treat yourself next week to a lovely, relaxing afternoon tea ☕️🍰All proceeds go to supporting our wonderful youth counci...
11/08/2026

Treat yourself next week to a lovely, relaxing afternoon tea ☕️🍰
All proceeds go to supporting our wonderful youth council at Hyde Festival Theatre 😊

We're delighted to invite you to a special Afternoon Tea, organised by our fantastic Youth Council, as they raise funds to support the future of Hyde Festival Theatre.

📅 Monday 17th August 2026, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
📍 Hyde Festival Theatre

Enjoy an afternoon of delicious sandwiches, homemade cakes, tea, coffee and great company, all while helping to support your local community theatre.

Every cup poured and every slice of cake enjoyed will make a difference, with all profits going directly to Hyde Festival Community Association (Registered Charity No. 525909). Your support helps us continue to maintain our theatre, invest in our facilities, and provide a welcoming home for local theatre groups, youth organisations and community events.

Whether you're catching up with friends, treating a loved one or simply looking for a lovely afternoon out, we'd love to welcome you.

🔗 Book your place today at www.sparksem.co.uk

Thank you for supporting your local community theatre. ❤️

🎟️ Get booking your tickets now! 🎟️You don’t want to miss out on these 2 amazing shows coming up! 🎭
09/08/2026

🎟️ Get booking your tickets now! 🎟️
You don’t want to miss out on these 2 amazing shows coming up! 🎭

✨ Well… the nominations are in! ✨We couldn’t be prouder of every single one of our amazing members. 🌟A huge congratulati...
31/07/2026

✨ Well… the nominations are in! ✨

We couldn’t be prouder of every single one of our amazing members. 🌟

A huge congratulations to everyone who has been nominated – your hard work, dedication and talent have truly shone this year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all !

Remember, every single member is a star, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved both on and off the stage. ❤️🎭

Parents, you’ll find all the details about the event and how to book on our parents’ WhatsApp group.

Congratulations again to all of our nominees – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

🎭 What’s coming up at TYDG?✨ September – Join us as we celebrate 40 years of TYDG with a very special anniversary showca...
29/07/2026

🎭 What’s coming up at TYDG?

✨ September – Join us as we celebrate 40 years of TYDG with a very special anniversary showcase featuring past and present members.
Enjoy an evening of our most memorable songs, dances and sketches as we take a trip down memory lane.
One night only – you won’t want to miss it!

🧞 January – We’re back with our magical family pantomime, Aladdin!

🎟️ Tickets for both shows are available now at www.sparksem.co.uk.

☕🎭 Afternoon Tea is now available to book at Hyde Festival Theatre! 🎭☕Why not treat yourself to a lovely afternoon of de...
28/07/2026

☕🎭 Afternoon Tea is now available to book at Hyde Festival Theatre! 🎭☕

Why not treat yourself to a lovely afternoon of delicious sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones, tea and great company, all while supporting a fantastic local cause?

📅 Monday 17th August
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Hyde Festival Theatre
🎟 £12 per person

💛 Every penny raised will go towards supporting Hyde Festival Theatre and the Youth Council, helping to keep our wonderful community theatre thriving for future generations.

If you fancy a relaxing afternoon with friends or family, we’d love to see you there!

🎟️ Book your tickets at www.sparksem.co.uk

Please feel free to share this post to help spread the word. Every booking makes a difference! 💛

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