The final will take place at the beautiful Trafalgar Theatre, a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the centre of London.
The Grade II listed theatre is located on Whitehall, SW1A 2DY, and is the current home of Oh, Mary - the Tony Award winning dark comedy.
Finalists:
You can purchase as many tickets as you would like for family and friends, but at least one adult must be present for each finalist - and they need to have a ticket in the Stalls. Feel free to bring other family members, friends, neighbours, and anyone else who would like to support!
Finalists do not need to buy a ticket.
Regional Shortlist & Commended Entrants:
You can also purchase as many tickets as you like, and can choose either the Stalls or the Dress Circle. You will also need to have at least one ticket-holding adult present and sat with them.
You have been sent an exclusive promo code for your discounted ticket.
If you are looking to buy tickets to support the Key Stage 2 & 3 finalists, or if you are having your work celebrated and are in these age groups, then please use this link to secure your tickets.
If you are looking to buy tickets to support the Key Stage 4 & Sixth Form finalists, or if you are having your work celebrated and are in these age groups, then please use this link to secure your tickets.
Please reach us at hello@nationalyouthmonologues.com if you have further questions.
Finalists should arrive for 10.30am (Key Stage 2 & 3) and 3.30pm (Key Stage 4 & Sixth Form) and report to the Foyer to be registered and sign in.
After arrival, the finalists will have a briefing about the performance so that they are clear how the show will work. They will also have an opportunity to warm-up and rehearse on the stage, as well as run through the running order and how they come on and off stage.
The finals will start at 1pm (Key Stage 2 & 3) and 6pm (Key Stage 4 & Sixth Form)and last for approximately 2 hours 15 minutes - which includes an interval and the final results of the competition.
For Key Stage 2, 3 & 4 students, a parent/guardian should be with each finalist at all times, this includes the briefing, warm-up and rehearsals sections of the day as well as the performance. For the pre-performance sections it would be preferable if this was limited to just one responsible adult.
During the show, parent’s will be within line of sight of their son/daughter throughout (this is the reason we have split the Stalls and Circle into Key Stages). Finalists will watch the show from the auditorium, and make their way to the side of the stage in small groups just before they are to perform. They will be supervised coming off and on stage by a DBS checked member of our team. On stage they will perform as part of a small group of around 4 or 5 students, with applause coming at the end of each group. They will then return to their seats in the auditorium for the remainder of the show.
Finalists should perform the monologue in the same way that it was performed at the Regional Final (unless spoken to by National Youth Monologues staff). It should therefore be the same length and use the same text. Once again, you will not need to introduce the speech or yourself at the final - it will just be the performance.
Finalists should wear what they feel comfortable performing in. They do not need to wear a costume for their character but can choose to if they would like - although this will not be part of any decision making as to the results of the competition. Props should be kept to a minimum and should only be used if absolutely necessary for the monologue to work.
Please let us know as a matter of urgency if there are any access needs for performers, or, if known, for audience members.