Congratulations to Intermission Youth Graduate Tosin Cole on his Stage Debut Awards nomination for his role as Des in Shifters!

August 2025

Available to watch on Amazon Prime

Yasmin, a young sprinter with untapped potential, struggles to stay focused on her athletic ambitions as she grapples with lingering grief and the mounting pressure of a local gang member demanding her loyalty.

Written by OJ Harrison and Reis Lancaster and directed by Charlie Toko, Anonymous is a powerful response to WAKE-UP, the first short film created by young men mentored within HMP YOI Feltham by Nathalie Pownall. Anonymous continues the conversation, exploring resilience, identity, and the price of potential in a world where freedom isn't always found at the finish line.

July 2025

GENEVIEVE MARIE in THE 392 The 392 written by Ashley Hickson-Lovence and adapted by Toby Clarke is a fast-paced, gripping play set entirely on a London bus over 36 minutes.

Through a chorus of diverse voices and passengers from all walks of life, it explores race, class, fear, and hope, as tension builds toward a shocking climax. Bold, raw, and electric, it's a snapshot of modern urban life in motion.

"Playing Estelle, Karen, Kamari and Max has been a real exercise in character choices and story telling. What a great story to be a part of."

July 2025

Intermission Youth Theatre graduate Tré Medley has been cast in 'The Merry Wives Of Windsor' running at the Globe Theatre.

4 July 2025

Available to watch on BBC iPLAYER: Series 39, Episode 3

"I’m really grateful for the opportunity to be able to play in a show on BBC that has been going on for so long. I thank God for everything and intermission for facilitating and nurturing my gifts. I hope to be in more on screen roles in the future."

June 2025

“Learning more about my body being an instrument, if that be through song or dance. Every day felt like a song for the soul” CHRIS reflects.

54.60 AFRICA regards the journey of 11 adventurous travellers embarked on a seven day mission to share to the world that Africa holds stories that are worth celebrating, not overlooking.

Taking on the role of “the travellers was so uplifting, it was an experience that required you to always be focused and locked in” CHRIS comments, “spending time with Africa Giants like the Ganda Boys and also learning more about the secrets of Africa and Congo is knowledge I’ll carry forever.”

14 June 2025

The play that challenges “extremes of reality”, words taken from CHRISTOPHER MBAKI, the 2023 Intermission Youth Graduate and writer of the Intermission Younger’s production, IF I RULED THE WORLD.

A story that explores life with no rules, no restrictions and most importantly no adults! Not only did CHRIS write the play, but he also co facilitated this transformative programme for thirteen weeks.

“Being one of the facilitators on the program was very useful” says CHRIS, “I remember pitching the idea to them, A few of them were against it saying [...] but after I went away and brought them a few ideas they took the bat running”.

May 2025

Intermission Youth Theatre graduate Joshua Aketse-Entsie has been cast in 'Crongton' available to watch on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.

24 March 2025

TANE SIAH in DEAR ENGLAND

“I hope audiences walk away seeing that football is so much more than just a game, it’s a reflection of who we are as a society” says 2023 Intermission Youth Graduate, TANE SIAH, who has just completed a four month production run of DEAR ENGLAND at The National Theatre! Not only did he perform on the biggest stage The National Theatre has to offer (Olivier Theatre), but the company also toured the production in Salford, staged at The Lowry.

Based on fictionalised accounts of the former England manager, Gareth Southgate, and football players like: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, the play delves into the psyche of the national men's football team.

The audience are taken on a journey to explore the trials and tribulations, struggles and successes of the football team. When performing as the Arsenal player, Bukayo Saka, TANE expresses that he “wanted to approach the role with care and authenticity, respecting who he [Saka] is, while also finding a way to bring my own voice into it.” Relating to the themes of the show, TANE also explains that “the way we treat our players, especially during the highs and lows, says a lot about us. I want people to understand the emotional and mental battles players go through, both on and off the pitch. It’s not just about winning or losing, it’s about identity, pressure, belonging, and resilience. If audiences leave thinking about that, then we’ve done our job.”

Speaking on the impact on audiences, it’s important to highlight the sense of community that is fostered between actors when being a part of a long running, five-star play. “I’ve taken away so much from being part of this production.” TANE vocalises that he “was lucky to be surrounded by such an amazing group of people on stage and off. There was a real sense of unity. If something was up, we all felt comfortable enough to speak up and support one another. That kind of environment doesn’t happen everywhere, and it’s something I’ll carry with me moving forward, both in work and in life.”

March 2025​

Intermission Youth Theatre graduate Tré Medley has been cast in 'Pig Heart Boy' running at the Unicorn Theatre.

8 February 2025

Intermission Youth Theatre graduate Christopher Mbaki has been cast in 'Before I go' running at Brixton House.

15 July 2024 ​

Bush Theatre's 'Shifters' has transferred to the West End for a 9-week run at the Duke of York's Theatre, starring Intermission Youth Theatre graduate Tosin Cole. This run is produced by Idris Elba, Maya Jama, and Little Simz.

20 June 2024 ​

Intermission Youth Theatre graduates Keon Martial-Phillip and Tosin Cole have been cast in Rapman's 'Supacell'.

15 June 2024 ​

Yung has been cast in Season 2 of 'Interview with the Vampire'.

25 March 2024 ​

Andrew Senesie has been cast in season 2 of the 'Halo' series.

It also stars Intermission Youth trustee Danny Sapani.

21 February 2024 ​

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Baba Oyejide has been cast in the feature film 'The Beekeeper', alongside Jason Statham.

23 January 2024 ​

Ten short 5-minute films, made entirely on mobiles, received their premiere at the London Short Film Festival.

The films, created and produced by Intermission Youth graduates and youth theatre members, were made in response to the extraordinary events of 2020. Each was inspired by a line of Shakespeare.

The films are available to view online. Some have been removed due to being submitted to film festivals:

HEY A

STATE

BLOODY NOSES

YEAR OF THE RAT

JOY

MUSTARD

NIGGER NIGGA

THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN​

16 January 2021 ​

Intermission Youth Theatre graduate Abigail Sewell has been appointed an Ambassador Trustee at London's Young Vic.

Director and facilitator Abigail will serve a 2-year term. The Ambassador Trustee programme provides an opportunity for outstanding Directors in the earlier stages of their theatre careers to gain a first-hand understanding of the management and governance of theatre, as well as providing the Young Vic with their energy, experience and outlook.

Abigail joined Intermission Youth Theatre in 2017 and played Charlotte in Double Trouble, based on Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors.

Abigail is co-founder of Uproot Productions, an Associate Artist at the National Youth Theatre and a Trustee of Represent Theatre.

16 October 2020 ​

Jermaine Adeniregun (Freeman) has been cast as Flute in Nicholas Hytner's forthcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Bridge Theatre in London this summer (3 June - 31 August 2019).

"I was honestly gobsmacked when I was told " said Jermaine, who performed in his first Shakespeare role (Benedick) last November in IYT's Guilt Trip. "I am counting my blessings and remembering all I have learnt and achieved at Intermission."​

21 February 2019 ​

Abi Sewell has been appointed Assistant Director for the RSC's First Encounters production: The Merchant of Venice touring this autumn.

"I had my first real taste of theatre during my time with IYT in 2017," says Abi. "Intermission continues to support my work as a graduate and I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work at the RSC thanks to their brilliant connections!"

Meanwhile Abi will be assistant directing Pah-La at the Royal Court in April and directing The Lost Ones at Ovalhouse in June.

31 January 2019 ​

Intermission Youth Theatre was featured on CNN's December travel programme Quest's World of Wonder.

The 6-minute feature, which focused on diversity in London, shows CNN international reporter Richard Quest interviewing Artistic Director Darren Raymond and getting stuck into an IYT workshop.

IYT members Iain, Ilani, Donnavan and Jermaine performed and talked about Shakespeare and the relevance of his work today. Click on the button below to watch the programme.

You can also see a shorter clip here.​

18 December 2018 ​

Tosin Cole has been cast in the Royal Court's production Ear for Eye which opens on 25 October and runs until 24 November.

Written and directed by Debbie Tucker Green, the play examines how

Patience is running out, times have changed

And progress isn't enough.

​Black British. African American.

Here. There.

Now.

Meanwhile Tosin stars in Doctor Who as one of the Doctor's new companions on 7 October on BBC One.

19 September 2018 ​

Patron Mark Rylance joined Artistic Director Darren Raymond and graduates Tammi and Yung, for a special benefit evening for Intermission Youth Theatre, as part of IYT’s 10^th Anniversary celebrations.

The event, hosted at Two Temple Place on London’s Embankment, explored Shakespeare, language, the continuing relevance of the Bard and the impact IYT has had on their lives.

‘This is a fabulous company,’ said Mark. ‘They have never ceased to delight and amaze me and I actually asked to be Patron!’

22 May 2018 ​

Stevie Basaula is making his RSC debut this season in Stratford-upon-Avon. Stevie is appearing in Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and will shortly be seen in The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Sara Mokonen has been cast in the Young Vic’s West End transfer of Jungle. The production is currently running at the Playhouse Theatre and marks Sara’s professional West End debut!

Tosin Cole is filming BBC’s Doctor Who series in which he plays one of the new Doctor’s companions. Tosin will be on your screens weekly from the autumn!

Micah Loubon makes his professional stage debut in Shakespeare’s Globe production of Othello this summer, with our Patron Mark Rylance. Micah graduated from IYT in 2017 and is a regular member of our Outreach team.

Key members in the arts, education, criminal justice system and from grant-awarding bodies attended a special event at the House of Lords to hear about the work of Intermission Youth Theatre.

A number of graduates took part in a short presentation, along with Artistic Director Darren Raymond, and Executive Director Sue Radford. As graduate Yung Nguyen said, “Intermission Youth Theatre is more than acting. It’s a safe and healthy place to grow as a person.”

The event, part of IYT’s 10^th Anniversary celebrations, was hosted by Intermission supporters Jay and Stephen Green (Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint).

19 February 2018

The RSC have chosen Intermission Youth Theatre to be their London-based theatre for their Associate Schools Programme. The ASP is the RSC’s long-term partnership programme with schools, communities and theatres across England, helping teachers and young people experience, engage with and take ownership of the work of Shakespeare.