Timeline: 14 Key Moments
First Youth Theatre production of Henry V directed by Michael Croft at Toynbee Hall.
Youth Theatre expands nationally and becomes the National Youth Theatre.
The BBC airs modern versions of Julius Caesar and Coriolanus on BBC 2’s fourth night.
Laurence Olivier invites the NYT to perform at the Old Vic. Helen Mirren makes her stage debut there as Cleopatra.
First new writing commission Zigger Zagger by Peter Terson.
Sean Connery donates £50,000 to rescue the company, future bood Daniel Craig debuts in the musical ‘Nightshriek’.
First outreach programme launches with The Prince’s Trust, Prince Edward becomes Royal Patron.
Murder in the Cathedral performs at Moscow Arts Theatre in a rare Cold War-era UK theatre tour.
Playing Up launches to help unemployed young people access jobs & training.
NYT perform at Handover Ceremony at Beijing Olympics in Birds Nest Stadium.
NYT create first theatrical Team Welcome Ceremonies at London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics.
REP Company launched to provide FREE alternative to drama school as fees rise.
£4m accessible HQ redevelopment including new Workshop Theatre wins RIBA Award.
ASSEMBLE boosts inclusive recruitment & IGNITE with Netflix expands behind-the-scenes opportunities