Three performances of Ravers by the young people of Pembrokeshire were a roaring, standing ovation success!

Riley, one of Torch Theatre’s junior reviewers, wrote: “I think this was one of, if not my favourite theatre performance at the Torch and I fully want to see this crew perform more like this in future.”

Presented as part of the National Theatre Connections programme, this light-hearted brand-new play, written by Rikki Beadle-Blair and performed by Torch Youth Theatre members, invited its audience to consider the world through the eyes of awkward teenagers.

Tim Howe, director of the production and Senior Manager for Youth and Community at the Torch, said: “We are incredibly proud of our young people. The performances were very well supported, and the young people were just brilliant, totally brilliant. It was all about team-work, wellbeing and making friends and we can’t wait to show off just how incredible our young people are in Aberystwyth when we tour the show.”

One young actor described Ravers as “loud but good, enjoyable and expressive.” Another added “the Torch is always introducing us to new skills to help us in the performing arts industry whilst being a comfort place for us to laugh and get to know each other.”

Members have been working hard on Ravers since September and will head to the Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Saturday, April 12.

The Torch is now preparing for its Summer Youth Theatre term for young people between seven and 18, which will conclude with the spectacular full youth theatre production The Bangers and Chips Explosion.

The Summer term starts on Tuesday, April 29, and if you’d like exclusive news on when booking opens, or would like to talk to the Torch about supporting the Youth Theatre then contact [email protected] .