Sylvia Young Theatre School

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Sylvia Young Theatre School is a stage school, in Marylebone, London. The school's founder and Principal is Sylvia Young OBE.

The school was originally established in 1981 on Drury Lane, London but due to expansion it moved to its current premises in 1983. Students either attend full-time with board, Saturday or evening classes or holiday school. Full time fees for 2006-07 range from £2,000 a term (£6,000 a year) to £2,800 a term (£8,400 a year) depending on the child's age.

The school admits both boys and girls from the ages of 10 to 16. The school provides a clear focus on performing arts (drama, singing and dancing), but full-time students receive education and examination in all areas of the GCSE curriculum. Entry to the school is gained by audition in drama, singing and dance, with an interview and written assessment.

[edit] Graduates

A large number of British celebrities are known to have attended the school, among them:

• Natalie Appleton: All Saints
• Nicole Appleton: All Saints
• Melanie Blatt: All Saints
• Nick Berry: Eastenders, Heartbeat star
• Emma Bunton: Spice Girl
• Letitia Dean: Eastenders, Strictly Come Dancing star
• Matt Di Angelo: Eastenders, Strictly Come Dancing star
• Perry Fenwick: Eastenders star
• Tom Fletcher: McFly
• Keeley Hawes: Spooks, Ashes to Ashes star
• Isabel Hodgins: Emmerdale star
• Nicholas Hoult: About a Boy, Skins star
• Samantha Janus: Eastenders star
• Jon Lee: S Club 7
• Leona Lewis: X Factor winner
• Louisa Lytton: The Bill star
• Denise van Outen: I'd Do Anything judge
• Tamsin Outhwaite: Eastenders, Hotel Babylon star
• Billie Piper: Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl star
• Luke Pritchard: The Kooks
• Scott Robinson: 5ive
• Lee Ryan: Blue
• Matt Willis: Busted
• Amy Winehouse: Singer/Songwriter
• Adam Woodyatt: Eastenders star

A fuller list can be seen at [Category:Sylvia Young Theatre School pupils] (see below)

[edit] External links

• The Sylvia Young Theatre School