A free festival pass is available to all young photographers / film makers (under 26) who give 3 days or more to helping document the festival.

Contact aniela@iyafestival.org.uk for more details.

This year’s festival features over 100 events including huge and tiny theatre shows, arts exhibitions, gospel concerts, dance shows, site-specific performances, literature events, film awards, orchestras, band nights, carnivals and circus’…. there really is something for everyone!

A range of ticket prices are available, and for all events anybody under 26 can buy selected tickets for £4.50.  A Festival pass is also available this year for £80 adults / £40 U26′s. 

There are also group and schools offers for some venues – please see festival programme for details.

A full programme events is available by clicking HERE.  Tickets for all venues and productions are currently available by clicking on ‘BUY TICKETS’ on the top tabs of this website or from:

www.rosetheatrekingston.org (follow International Youth Arts Festival on left tabs)

www.seetickets.com (search for International Youth Arts Festival)

By calling 0871 230 1552

 Or in person from the Rose Theatre, 24 – 26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL

Rick Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the the top ten in the UK and has sold approximately 40 million records worldwide…. so what next?  An incredible sold out gig at the Rose Theatre which saw Rick performing with his ‘weekend band’ – The Luddites.

The night was phenomenal, with over 800 people singing along to support band the Reptiles & joyously dancing in the aisles at the magnificent sound (and sight) of The Luddites!

 The night raised some much needed funds for IYAF and importantly had the audience (who spanned about six generations) cheering, smiling and laughing all night long.

Rick Astley – IYAF is Never Gonna Give You up.

A wonderful weekend took place on the 27th & 28th February when a whole community came together to redisover the Seething Festival and the Legend of Lefi Ganderson.

The tale of Lefi Ganderson and his battle with the Giant has passed through the ages. Its core narrative appears in many folk tales such as ‘Jack and Beanstalk’ and the classic Norwegian legend ‘De Baby og de Gigantiske’.

But for many scholars the classic tale is still ‘The Goat Boy of Seething’. Unfortunately the telling of the legend stopped in 1927. This was also the last year of the associated ‘Seething Festival’… until now!  The IYAF joined hundreds of members of the community to take part in processions, archeological digs to find the entrance to Lefi ‘s cave, mad hunts for lay lines, the beautiful community play and of course, the traditional burning of the giants head on a bonfire and the eating of jacket potatoes!  Copies of the beautifully written and illustrated children’s book can still be bought for £10 by e-mailing lefithegoatboy@yahoo.co.uk.  All proceeds go the International Youth Arts Festival.

The highlights of the Seething Festival can be seen here…

More videos and infomation available here  http://resourcehome.org/Lefi.html

Join the Facebook Group  – Lefi Ganderson – the Legend begins

AUDITION FOR A PLAY AT THE ROSE THEATRE!

 
“None But Friends” is a play about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381.  It
will be presented in modern dress at The Rose Theatre as part of the
International Youth Arts Festival in July 2010.

The play is written by Allan Swift and Bob Tomson.  Allan has written
for Hollyoaks, Casualty, EastEnders and The Bill and has directed
numerous plays in London theatres; he is currently lecturing on the
Screenwriting module at Kingston University. Bob Tomson is one the
West End’s most successful/leading directors; he currently has two hit
shows in London: Blood Brothers (which has been running for over
twenty years) and Dreamboats and Petticoats and he’s about to direct
the world tour of Evita; he also directs for The Bill and Doctors.
Bob will attend rehearsals of None But Friends so this is a great
opportunity for the cast to benefit from the wealth of his experience.

We are looking for a boy aged between twelve and fourteen to play
Richard II, who was King of England at the time.  The character is
central to two scenes and has a small but crucial speaking part.
There are also two crowd scenes (and small parts) open to those aged
16 and above; an ability to sing will be an advantage.
The play will be directed by Allan Swift with Tanju Duncan as
Assistant Director.

Those wishing to audition must have have parental consent.
Interested parties please contact:  allanswift741@googlemail.com

IYAF showcases the very best of young people from around the UK and further afield.  IYAF takes over buildings, parks, outdoor spaces, the internet and the airwaves for 10 whole days!

We are always open to discussing sponsorship and partnership opportunities.  Please contact the Festival Director on aniela@iyafestival.org.uk or on 0208 547 6909 for more information.

24TH JANUARY 2010 – ROSE THEATRE

Thank you to everyone that attended the Martha Tilston and friends fundraising gig in January, your support is truly appreciated and these fundraisers are key to us being able to deliver a succesful fundraiser….  Look out for Martha’s third album which she is currently working on.

Check out Rick Astley and The Luddites who will be performing a fundraiser for IYAF on 11th April!

www.rosetheatrekingston.org