Next Stage Youth members awarded bursaries

In May 2012, Next Stage Theatre Company announced the creation of the Come You Giants (CYG) bursary, open to all members of Next Stage Youth who have been in the company for at least 1 year. The £1000 grant has been set up specifically to help young and talented actors who wish to pursue further training in performing arts.

We are delighted to announce that 2022’s recipients are Dara Hopkins and Sophia Punt, who are using their funding to pay for their LAMDA tuition and exam fees.

Dara and Sophia have been enthusiastic members of Next Stage Youth in recent years and are both worthy recipients of help from Come You Giants.

Sophia Punt (right) as Monica in Living with Lady Macbeth (2022)

Sophia Punt (left) as Lynette McGregor in Noughts and Crosses (2021)

Dara Hopkins (right) as Gail Bentley in Living with Lady Macbeth (2022)

Dara Hopkins (right) as News Reporter in Noughts and Crosses (2021)

To find out more about past recipients, click here.