The Periodicals - The Worcester Theatres’ Young Rep are back for NT Connections 2024!

7 February 2024

The young and talented actors of Worcester Theatres' Young Rep are back in the rehearsal room, as they get ready to bring their next performance The Periodicals, to the Swan Theatre this February.

Written by Siân Owen as part of this year’s NT Connections Youth Theatre festival, The Periodicals is set in a dystopian version of the near future where the Education Authorities are on a warpath to end all school absences. One group of young people however, are determined to fight for their freedom. This group of misfits have turned their backs on the system that failed them, fending for themselves as a feral group of techno-savvy fugitives hiding in a rubbish dump. Labelled as 'ghosts', 'devils' and 'anarchists', this explosive group must do everything they can to stay out of sight of the authorities.

The NT Connections festival, led by the National Theatre, provides the incredible opportunity for thousands of young people to perform to audiences in theatres across the UK from a selection of 10 new plays written by developing and professional writers. This festival marks the third year that the Worcester Theatres’ Young Rep will be taking part and they are as eager as ever to bring this rebellious and hard-hitting play, The Periodicals, to the Swan Theatre stage!

Worcester Theatres’ Creative Producer and Young Rep Artistic Director, Owen Harper said

“The Periodicals is a witty and fast-paced dystopian exploration of the lives of young people post-Covid 19. With themes around political unrest, neurodivergent behaviour and control, the Young REP are very excited to bring this Mad Max-esqe world to life. I feel very privileged to be working with our incredibly talented Young Rep once again; their dedication to this performance has been inspiring, and I know the end result will be meaningful and captivating.” 

We hope you will show your support for Worcester’s talented young performers, who represent the future of theatre and the arts. This dramatic and exciting story, The Periodicals, will be performed at the Swan Theatre from Tuesday 20 until Thursday 22 February, with performances at 7.30pm. Good luck to the Young Rep!

For more information and to book, head to www.worcestertheatres.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01905 611 427.