The Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) is Australia's flagship youth theatre company and the largest youth theatre in the world. Over 6000 young people aged between three and 26 participate in the company's work across Australia. Nicole Kidman, who began at ATYP as a teenager, is the company's Patron. Baz Luhrmann is ATYP's Ambassador. Recent Artistic Directors include David Berthold and Timothy Jones.