Faust International Youth Theatre (FIYT) provides challenging and creative workshops that engage our students in the world of theatre and performing arts.
We introduce members to a world of theatre and creativity, helping students to develop their performance skills, theatre knowledge, teamwork, individual expression and confidence. All groups are led by experienced and highly trained drama teachers and throughout our emphasis is on providing high-quality workshops that our members enjoy. For more information about our leaders click here.
Our Workshops
- Introduce members to different aspects of the performing world
- Look at a particular theme each term for example, improvisation, puppetry, live performance, masks, mime, movement, musical theatre, pantomime, script-work, set design, stage-fighting, story-telling or writing plays
- Are designed for young people aged between 4 and 16 with the groups themselves divided according to age
- Are suitable for students with an interest in all things theatrical, with or without drama experience
- Are at a variety of locations across Hong Kong and Kowloon and at a selection of days and times
- Are led by a practicing professionals and qualified drama teachers and assisted by experienced enthusiasts with all leaders undergoing a thorough selection process and chosen based on their experience and enthusiasm
To join our workshops children must be fluent in English and have reached the required age before the commencement of the term.
Our performers meet after-school for 1.5 hours or on Saturdays for 2.5 hours at a variety of locations across Hong Kong and Kowloon. Workshops are divided according to age (4 – 5 years old, 5 – 6 years old, 6 – 7 years old, 8 – 11 years old, 12 - 16 years old). Click here for further information.
On successfully registering for our programme you will be sent a confirmation email. Members will also be emailed a Group Schedule which outlines details of workshop content, introduces the group’s leaders and provides other important information. Parents are kept informed about the progress of the group through regular leader reports, accompanied by photographs of the groups in action. Parents are often invited to an end of term open session and are encouraged to attend the annual Faust Festival.
It’s show time!
All members registered in term three will perform in the annual Faust Festival which is three weeks of theatrical fun at a Hong Kong theatre. Students will learn about the different aspects of putting on a production and will perform in front of an audience of family, friends and the general public.
Over the space of the year additional productions may be performed and these provide an excellent opportunity for members to share with a wider audience what they have achieved. Members of Faust will be invited to audition for these productions.
At Faust, the learning is just as important as the performing and Faust does not exist purely to stage productions. In fact commitment is the key and those registered should be keen on taking part. We believe strongly that everyone in a performance plays an essential role in the success of a production and emphasise the team effort over the individual.
