Honoring Bill Kenwright

The RYTC team was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and patron Bill Kenwright CBE. 

Bill was a partner, father, grandfather, great friend and patron. He will be missed by many and this is testament to his giving nature and impact on the theatre and creative arts space. The team wanted to honour his legacy and influence with this memorial page.

The RYTC’s Artistic Director started her career in Bill Kenwright’s work family. Bill told her to go and open her own youth theatre, because ‘being creative is so important for our kids!’ His mantra… “go and do it”!! And if “it” is right – then you can’t fail.”

To name only a fraction of the awards and achievements Bill received are the notable honour of a CBE in 2002, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Theatrical Management Association in 2008, and an honourary BBC Radio 2 special episode of Friday Night in 2017 broadcast from the London Palladium itself. Bill was nominated for a London Theatre Critics’ Award for West Side Story and a Tony Award for Blood Brothers.

This multi-award winning career saw Bill’s West End productions constantly in notable venues such as the RSC, Dominion, Palladium, Apollo and many others. Ensuring his legacy as one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers.

Bill embodied the spirit of empowering young people through creative opportunities. His legacy will be felt and continued through the many groups and communities he supported with the mission of providing opportunities to local young people. Bill made his community and generations of people richer through experiences such as finding like minds, getting creative and fostering confidence in young people.

The RYTC in memory of Bill will continue to “go and do it” as his legacy will continue to empower our team, kids and encourage everyone to be creative.

Our thoughts are with Bill’s family at this difficult time and also with the many people we know he impacted for the better.

At the RYTC, we believe creativity is for everyone! That’s why we bring exciting workshops into schools, where students can explore art, acting, and dance in fun and unique ways. Our workshops are all about getting students to express themselves, try new things, and discover their talents!

In our sessions, students might write their scripts, act out a story on stage, or create a cool dance routine to share with friends. And the best part? There’s no right or wrong! It’s all about using imagination, having fun, and working together to create something special.

Our professional team guides the students every step, helping them build confidence and work as a team. Whether it’s their first time writing stories and scripts or they’ve never been on stage, our workshops are a space where everyone can feel safe to try new things and shine!

Parents, you’ll be amazed at how these workshops help your child grow! Not only do they get to explore their creative side, but they also learn important skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving—all while having a blast!

RYTC’s workshops are all about letting students express themselves and discover just how creative they can be. Who knows what talents they’ll uncover? Whether they’re writing, performing, or dancing, every student leaves our workshops feeling proud and excited to share what they’ve created!

Creativity is fun, and it’s for everyone! Let’s keep inspiring students to dream big and show the world their amazing ideas!

#ChangingLivesCreatively