Following in the footsteps of 007

A Welshpool High School pupil is following in the footsteps of some of the world’s best known screen stars.

 

Chloe Collins (right) is a year 11 student and has made quite a name for herself as a member of the Montgomeryshire Youth Theatre (MYT).

 

But her biggest curtain call is set to come this summer after being selected as one of only 500 budding actors and actresses to successfully audition from thousands of hopefuls for a place at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.

 

The National Youth Theatre was established 55 years ago as an educational centre of excellence, enabling the social and cultural development of Britain's young people through the medium of theatre. The company has nurtured the likes of James Bond-actor Daniel Craig as well as Little Britain creators Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

 

“I am incredibly proud of my achievement and thrilled at the prospect of benefiting from this fantastic opportunity and being able to share this with my Montgomeryshire Youth Theatre colleagues,” said Chloe, who plans to study acting at the Royal Welsh College of Drama and Music in Cardiff after her A levels in two years.

 

“I will be taking part in a two-week acting course this summer in London which will be my first step into the world of professional acting.”

 

As a registered charity, the National Youth Theatre encourages its members to fundraise as much as they are able to cover their costs and Chloe is currently seeking support for her summer venture.

 

The 16 year-old helps to run the junior group of MYT, and is involved in the productions, workshops and opportunities that the Youth Theatre offers. Additionally, she is one of only two student representatives on the Youth Theatre's Management Committee.