UROCK is successful because:

• We concentrate upon creative fun experiences for young people.
• We have a really good reputation for working with male students.
• All students develop in confidence.
• We have produced great shows that everyone takes part in.
• Our older students are expert youth leaders.

Who are we?

UROCK are an experimental youth theatre Company based in Peterborough UK, whose work is centred in the Musical Theatre genre. The dominant aspect of their style is their physicality and an improvised process that precedes any script.

This way of working is facilitated by a director with many years experience in dance education. It has resulted in a creative company ethos that encourages young people to explore their potential and make decisions about their material. Ownership of content is key to motivating learning.

UROCK continues to push its own boundaries, where its students are encouraged to take new approaches. The company has successfully sold out a week's performances at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. The Company has continued its innovative approach by exploring site specific work at the East Midlands Regional Youth Theatre Festival.

Students are encouraged as leaders and we are proud of the young people who have moved onto recognised national Arts training centres.

Our Youth Leaders

Tom Fox  [Theatre improvisation and musician] Currently involved in various local projects and applying to drama schools.

Adam Fox  [Dance specialist] Currently on the Performing Arts (Dance) degree course at LIPA (Liverpool).

Eli Grayson  [Drama] Currently studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York.

Richard Parnwell  [Drama and Musical Theatre] Currently on the Performing Arts (Acting) degree course at LIPA (Liverpool).

UROCK Trophy Winners

UROCK Students of the Year 2010-11: Grant Butler and Kirstin Donovan.

UROCK Students of the Year 2009-10: Sophie Graham and Jonny Bennet.