Theatr yr ifanc

The Stiwt Theatr, Rhosllannerchrugog

Welcome

Theatr Yr Ifanc, Rhos 1990 Youth Theatre is based at the Stiwt Theatre, in the heart of Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham. TYI is a registered charity (Charity no. 701355) and offers performing arts classes to children from across the Wrexham Borough and beyond.

We teach all aspects of performing arts, from dancing, to acting, singing to musical theatre – we have something for everyone.

TYI has been welcoming members and performing shows for over 30 years. We focus upon creating a supportive environment to nurture young people’s creativity and talent

Our Classes

TYI classes run every Thursday evening at the Stiwt Theatre. Classes split into three age groups by school years.

Year 3 – Year 6

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Year 7 – Year 9

6.40pm – 7.40pm

Year 10 – Year 13

7.50pm – 8.50pm

**Class times are subject to change throughout show rehearsals**

Our Artistic
Team

Theatr Yr Ifanc is an inclusive and supportive Theatre school and that starts with ensuring we have the best team in place to train and work with our performers. Our committee is passionate about developing the Youth Theatre and there is always the opportunity for parents to get involved and become part of the TYI family too.

Laura originally trained as an Actress at the University of Central Lancashire and moved into writing and directing in 2015, after working as an actor. Laura ran her own Theatre company along with leading Performing Arts workshops across schools and community classes. Laura's work has taken her all around the North West and she couldn't be happier to be back in North Wales work with the talented students of Theatr Yr Ifranc.

Laura Griffiths

Artistic Director

Leah has been dancing since the age of 2 and later on took exams in ballet, modern and tap. She went on to train at Cartrefle College in performing arts and then onto Dance City in Newcastle. After her training, Leah danced professionally abroad for many years before coming back to her home town where she is now working in a variety of roles including with Theatr - Yr - Ifanc. Leah has performed for many years with Tip Top Productions in shows such as; Beauty and the Beast, La Cage Aux Folles and Cats. Leah has also choreographed numerous Pantomimes for Grove Park Theatre.

Leah Tyson

Choreographer

Dafydd is a freelance musician and saxophonist from Rhosllannerchrugog. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, and also studied at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester. He has specialised in jazz improvisation for many years and and has recorded in some of the world’s most famous studios. Dafydd is very passionate about music and the Welsh language - and the continuation of musical culture in his home village - Rhosllannerchrugog.

Dafydd Williams

Musical Director

The Addams Family Young@Part

Our 2025 production

In 2025 our students took to the Stiwt stage again with two full casts bringing you “The Addams Family Young@part”.

The hilarious show was a huge success and a joy to bring to life.

Our next show “Footloose: Youth Edition” will be performed this coming July! Don’t forget to book your tickets early as we will have limited availability on tickets this performance!