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.

28/04/2026

CYNTHIA ERIVO STOPS DRACULA PERFORMANCE - NEWS

​Cynthia Erivo brought her West End production of Dracula to a standstill on Monday night after spotting an audience member filming the show.

​The Wicked star—who plays all 23 characters in the play—stopped the performance about an hour in to address the breach of theatre etiquette.

The show was paused for 10 minutes while security reportedly removed the individual from the theatre.

After the brief disruption, the Oscar nominee returned to the stage to finish her powerhouse solo performance.

​Reminder: Keep the phones away and respect the performers!

A big thank you to one of our senior members, Michael, for helping spread the word at the Family Fun Day in Stamford Par...
26/04/2026

A big thank you to one of our senior members, Michael, for helping spread the word at the Family Fun Day in Stamford Park today! 🌿☀️

He was out handing leaflets to promote our upcoming summer production of Into the Woods Jr. — and we can’t wait to share this magical show with you all.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now at www.sparksem.co.uk

What happens when Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and the Baker all wander into the same woods? 🌲👠🐺✨Find out i...
26/04/2026

What happens when Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and the Baker all wander into the same woods? 🌲👠🐺✨

Find out in Into the Woods Jr. at Hyde Festival Theatre

📅 9th–11th July
🎟️ Tickets are going quickly!

Don’t miss this magical family musical:
👉 www.sparksem.co.uk

21/04/2026

🌟 Dedication in action 🎶🪾

One of our cast members out on the street, practising her song for our July production of Into the Woods Jr …even using a prop to represent Cinderella’s shoe! 👠

It’s lovely to see the time and effort going into preparing for this show, even beyond the rehearsal room!

Tickets available now from www.sparksem.co.uk

🌲✨ Step Into the Woods This July! ✨🌲Join us at Hyde Festival Theatre for the magical musical Into the Woods Jr.📅 9th–11t...
19/04/2026

🌲✨ Step Into the Woods This July! ✨🌲

Join us at Hyde Festival Theatre for the magical musical Into the Woods Jr.

📅 9th–11th July
🎭 A spellbinding adventure featuring your favourite fairy tale characters
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!

Book now before they disappear into the woods:
👉 www.sparksem.co.uk

Taking dedication to new heights—literally! 🎭One of our amazing members making the most of the school holidays, learning...
16/04/2026

Taking dedication to new heights—literally! 🎭
One of our amazing members making the most of the school holidays, learning their lines 300ft up in Matlock Bath.
Now that’s commitment to the craft! 👏

🎟️ Tickets for Into The Woods Jr available online now at www.sparksem.co.uk

15/04/2026

🤩 A big thank you to ian.cheeseman1 for coming to speak to some of our cast tonight about our upcoming show, Into The Woods Jr.

They chatted about their role in the show, how rehearsals are going and just what it’s like to perform in musical theatre.

The interview will be aired on Ian’s radio show ‘Break a Leg’ in the coming weeks. We will share it when it’s live! 🤩🎭

14/04/2026

Easter break practise in action 🎭✨

Here’s one of our members, Henry, working hard on their song words while away from drama on his Easter break in Blackpool – dedication! 👏

We’re back at rehearsals tomorrow and ready to dive into lots more songs and dances… we can’t wait! 💃🎶

TOMORROW! 🐰☀️Come along for an afternoon of Easter fun to keep the kids entertained! 🐣🌻Book now, as these events usually...
06/04/2026

TOMORROW! 🐰☀️

Come along for an afternoon of Easter fun to keep the kids entertained! 🐣🌻

Book now, as these events usually sell out very fast!

🐣🌼 Join us tomorrow for our Easter Fun Day! 🐰🥕

We’re excited to welcome you to Hyde Festival Theatre for a fun-filled afternoon hosted by our Youth Council, raising funds for youth initiatives in the community 💛

📍 Hyde Festival Theatre (Door C)
📅 Tuesday 7th April 2026
⏰ 12pm – 2pm

✨ What’s on:
🎨 Arts and crafts
🥄 Egg and spoon race
🥚 Egg painting
🎁 Fun prizes

💷 Tickets:
Children – £2.50
Accompanying adults – £1

🎟️ Book online: www.sparksem.co.uk

Bring the family along and celebrate Easter with us – we can’t wait to see you there!

🐣 Happy Easter! 🐣🐰🍫 From everyone at TYDG!
05/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter! 🐣
🐰🍫 From everyone at TYDG!

🐰 Family fun this Easter at Hyde Festival Theatre! Don’t miss out! 🌻🐣
04/04/2026

🐰 Family fun this Easter at Hyde Festival Theatre!
Don’t miss out! 🌻🐣

🌼🐣 Easter Fun Day at Hyde Festival Theatre! 🐰🥕

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon hosted by Hyde Festival Theatre’s Youth Council, raising funds for youth initiatives in our community!

📍 Hyde Festival Theatre
📅 Tuesday 7th April 2026
⏰ 12pm – 2pm

✨ What’s on:
🎨 Arts and crafts
🥄 Egg and spoon race
🥚 Egg painting
🎁 Fun prizes

Tickets:
Children – £2.50
Accompanying adults – £1

All proceeds go towards supporting Youth Council initiatives

Book online now: www.sparksem.co.uk

Bring the family along and celebrate Easter with us – we’d love to see you there!

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