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International Youth Arts Festival

100 Events, 9 Venues, 10 Days!
2-11 July 2010

The International Youth Arts Festival is back for 2010, building on the major successes of the first festival last year. This year’s programme sees over 100 events taking place across 9 venues in Kingston over a 10 day period. The very best in young people’s work from around the UK and abroad has been selected to wow you with the standard of work on offer.

This year more art forms are being showcased at the festival, including a celebratory opening carnival parade, an awe inspiring aerial circus to close the festival and the YAFFAs (Youth Arts Film Festival Awards) all showing IYAF's commitment to a diverse range of artforms. There really is something for everyone at this year’s festival with visual arts exhibitions, gospel concerts, band nights, dance shows, theatre site - specific performances, literature events and orchestras all included in the programme.

The festival is created and produced by young people, giving young people opportunities not only as performers, but as event managers, producers, creators and innovators.

Workshops Programme

A range of workshops are running throughout the festival including music production, stage combat, exploring productions, spoken word, circus arts and more. Many of the workshops are free of cost, so take a look!

Festival Programme

Download the festival programme for details of all events and productions.

A range of ticket prices are available, and for all events anybody under 26 can buy selected tickets for £4.50. A festival pass is also available this year for £80 adults / £40 under 26s.

Tickets for all productions are on sale now:

• In person at Rose Theatre box office. 24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL
• Online at www.rosetheatrekingston.org (follow International Youth Arts Festival on left tabs).
• Online from www.seetickets.com (search for International Youth Arts Festival).
• Alternatively call 0871 230 1552.