In this episode Ryan unites young people from two schools for whom drama is a big part of their lives.  He chats with three bright young creatives and Port Talbot Youth Theatre members, Annalise, Emma and Hannah.  They talk about what benefits joining the youth theatre have brought them and the confidence it’s created. Listen and find out why someone who doesn’t like speaking in public adores acting and who has loved drama since they could walk and talk. Find out about their behind-the-scenes experiences during filming, award winning ‘Same But Different’ and how exactly they felt at their first red carpet film premiere.   

We’re doing it for the girls in this episode of There Will be Drama, with the wonderful youth theatre founder members, Hannah, Neve and Olivia. The girls chat to tutor Ryan about several of topics, including why there are so many misconceptions about people who love drama. They also reveal what the first lines they uttered-on stage – you’ll be amazed by the reconstruction! Listen to who says that within Port Talbot Youth Theatre she’s free to be herself, without judgement and who claims to be quiet in the classroom but a riot with her friends. This heartfelt episode is a great listen and an accurate insight into PTYT.

This week Ryan has a heart to heart with three fantastic founder members of Port Talbot Youth Theatre, Logan, Rhys and Scott. Find out their experiences being part of the cast in the award-winning film ‘Same But Different’ and what they think the theme of the next Afan Arts film should be. They also discuss how the skills they’ve learned in youth theatre helps their daily lives and what advice they’d give to someone considering joining. This heart-warming episode gives a unique insight into the power and impact of community drama.

This week is all about the girls, join our tutor Lennie as she talks to our talented youth theatre members Evie, Lexie and Shauni. Find out why Port Talbot Youth Theatre is more than they ever expected and how experiencing post show blues confirmed drama is the thing for them. Find out what people often get wrong about them and what three words would they all use to describe themselves. You’ll be surprised.    

This week, Ryan, tutor at Port Talbot Youth Theatre, chats to the amazing members Cameron, Lilly and Sophie. They are joined by professional actor Gemma Banks, with whom they shared the screen in the film ‘Same But Different’. When did they all first perform? Will Lilly ever get to play Mary in the Nativity? What has PTYT done for Cam and Sophies confidence? And most importantly what did they think of the food on set! All this and their first experience of a red carpet premiere will be revealed in this fascinating episode of #ThereWillBeDrama    

Denise, founder of Afan Arts and chief dogsbody chats to our Youth Theatre tutors, Lennie and Ryan. Find out where their passion for supporting young people comes from and what makes them do what they do. Who would be their dream guests ? Would you ever see Lennie lead a dance class? or Ryan lead a movement class ? Listen and find out and get to know the fabulous people behind the disciplined tutors.