Youth Theatre of Kenya

04/05/2026

THE LEGEND IS CALLING. 🎭🐍

Auditions for The Iron Snake 2026 are officially NOW OPEN! We’re bringing this story back to the stage and we’re looking for a few more bold, creative souls to join the circle.

Ages 9–23 | All levels welcome | Virtual submissions

HOW TO APPLY:
1️⃣ Click the link in our bio to visit our BRAND NEW website! 💻
2️⃣ Checkout the Audition requirements
3️⃣ Record your tape and upload.

Ready to find your tribe?
👉 Apply now: link in bio.

🚀 JOIN THE MOVEMENT:
Share this post to your story and tag so we can see you’re auditioning! Let’s grow the legend.

27/02/2026

🎭 JOIN OUR TEAM – WE ARE RECRUITING

As we enter our next 10-year chapter, Youth Theatre Kenya(2015) is building the systems, structures, and team to support sustainable growth and deeper impact.

We are inviting passionate, committed individuals to apply for the following positions:

• Chief Operations Officer
• Communications Manager
• Human Resources & Administration Lead
• Finance Officer
• Assistant Artistic Director
• Creative Practitioner
• Project Coordinator – Inclusive Arts Program (Puppetry & Theatre for Hearing Impaired)
• Project Coordinator – After School Theatre Clubs
• Project Coordinator – UK Theatre Camp
• Project Coordinator – High School Musical Initiative
• Project Coordinator – Flip Flop! Boat (Climate & Sustainability Theatre)
• Mentor
• Other (open applications welcome)

✨ “Together it works, we work together.”

📌 Apply now and be part of shaping the next chapter of Youth Theatre Kenya!
🔗 Application link in bio
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05/01/2026

Youth Theatre Kenya is casting 10 exceptional young performers (14–21) for GROWL — an exciting international, cross-cultural collaboration with National Youth Music Theatre (UK) and Serious Play (China) 🌍

We’re seeking 10 outstanding Kenya-based performers to take part in this musical and perform at the Rose Theatre, Kingston (UK) in July 2026.
If you love to act, sing and dance — and you’re ready to grow with a creative community — this one’s for you 💛

🎭 Virtual auditions
👉 Apply via the link in bio
📣 💛 Help us find our next cast — share far and wide with your theatre people!

02/10/2025

🌟 CASTING CALL — YOUTH THEATRE KENYA 🌟

Young Theatre Kenya is excited to share an opportunity for our youth actors to be considered for an upcoming feature film produced by Phil-It Productions Ltd (Phil Karanja & Abel Mutua).

We are looking for:
🎬 Six youth actors
📌 Age: 17–20 years
🌍 In*******al cast — we especially welcome a South African male within this age range.
💰 This is a paid opportunity.
🗓 Filming period: Mid October – Mid November 2025

How to Apply:
📧 Send an email to [email protected]
with the subject line:
Headshot – Your Name

Include in the email:

A recent headshot/photo

Your full name

Your age & date of birth

Your contact phone number & email

For applicants under 18: include parent/guardian full name and contact number

⚠️ Note: No monologues or audition tapes are required at this stage.

Selected submissions will be shared with the casting team, who will contact shortlisted candidates directly.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gain professional experience and be part of a powerful Kenyan feature film. We encourage interested youth to apply as soon as possible!

27/08/2025

RECAP O'clock 🎭

Iron Snake was more than a show — it was a journey we walked together: cast, crew, and audience, bound by story, rhythm, and heart. 🖤🔥

Every moment on stage carried the weight of our past and the hope of our future, and your energy made it unforgettable. As we celebrate YTK at 10, we are deeply grateful to everyone who believed, supported, and stood with us. This is the power of theatre — to unite, to heal, and to inspire — and this is only the beginning. ✨🐍

05/08/2025

Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. To every single person who walked through those doors — unsure, curious, excited, skeptical — and gave us your presence, your time, your energy… you made Iron Snake come alive. You didn’t just watch a show; you became part of it. Your laughter, your stillness, your silence, your applause — we felt it all. And in that sacred space between performer and audience, something magical happened. Something ancient. Something unforgettable.
🎭🚂

To our fearless cast — you gave your bodies, your breath, your souls to this story. You carried its weight with fire, vulnerability, and truth. We honour your spirit and your courage. And to the rest of our community — our crew, our collaborators, our families, our friends — those who cheered us on behind the scenes, helped carry the load, fed our spirits, and reminded us why we do this — thank you. This story was never ours alone. It’s yours too. A mirror. A memory. A promise. We hope it stirred something in you. We hope it stays. Until the next curtain rises… journey well.

♥️✨💐

05/08/2025

✨ THANK YOU 5,000! ✨
From the very first curtain call to every standing ovation, you’ve been right there with us — cheering, sharing, showing up, and believing in the power of youth, theatre, and Kenyan storytelling. We’re beyond grateful for every single one of you who’s joined the journey. Here’s to more stories, stages and unforgettable moments. Let’s keep building this beautiful community together.
💛🎭🇰🇪

03/08/2025

02/08/2025

✨ Opening night was nothing short of electric.
From the first note to the final bow — Iron Snake roared to life. 🛤️🔥

The story gripped hearts.
The music stirred souls.
And the audience? Spellbound.

This is more than just a play. It’s a movement. A memory in the making.
And guess what? You still have a chance to witness it for yourself.

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast. Don’t wait — secure your seat on the Iron Snake today.

01/08/2025

🚨 GIVEAWAY WINNERS! 🚨
You tagged, you shared, you showed up — and now, you’re on board. 🛤️🔥

If your name’s on the list… congrats! You’ve won a FREE ticket for you and the two friends you tagged to Iron Snake! 🎟️🎟️🎟️
See you at the theatre. The journey begins now.

Didn’t win? Tickets are still live — grab yours before they vanish.