Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation’s Youth Board launched in 2023 as a way of putting youth voice at the heart of our organisation. For a long time, we've been sector-leading in young person-led rehearsal rooms. Now we've taken this a step further by putting young people at the centre of our decision-making as a charity.

Meet the brilliant Youth Board members helping to shape our work for the future.

Please note, applications to join the Youth Board are currently closed.

Albie

Albie

I have been performing in CSSF plays since 9 years of age and am hugely passionate about Shakespeare. I am passionate about making theatre accessible to all children, both as performers and audience members.

I am a professional actor and have performed at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre – in musicals 'Carousel' and '101 Dalmatians the Musical'. I play Tom Hanks younger brother in the film, 'Here' (2024).

I am an accomplished musician and singer, playing the guitar and ukulele. My music can be found on Spotify.

I aim to build on my professional experience in film and on stage, and to continue to write music and scripts, alongside music production and video editing.

Emily

Emily

Hi! I'm Emily and I'm from south-east London. I've been involved in 4 CSSF stage productions and one film production. I just finished paying Rosalind in the comedy As You Like It which is my favourite character that I've played. I'm a massive history nerd and love all areas of the arts whether it's acting, watching, directing or other technical aspects.

Harry

Harry

Hi, I am Harry I am 14 years old and live in Loughborough. This is my first year at CSSF. I enjoy playing sports such as cricket, football and rugby. I also love the performing arts, and I have been in many school productions. I am currently working through my LAMDA awards.

Iris

Iris

My name is Iris and I'm from Leeds. I am currently involved in my fourth CSSF performance as director for Julius Caeser at the Carriageworks. I want to pursue a career in the creative arts, particularly in acting. In my own time, I'm a keen debater and DnD player.

Juliet

Juliet

Hi! I'm Juliet and I'm from southeast London. I'm 16 and love climbing and crocheting and have been in three Shakespeare Schools Festival productions including Macbeth as Ross, Romeo and Juliet as the Prince, and Hamlet as Hamlet. I will be studying Psychology, English and Drama at A-level next year.

Katya

Katya

Katya is from London. She did CSSF in Year 4 and played Tybalt in Romeo & Juliet at the Park Theatre, Finsbury Park. Her dream role is a genderbent Emcee from Cabaret the musical. She enjoys spending her Saturdays in the Globe Youth Theatre learning from experts and performing Shakespeare with friends.

Vihaan

Vihaan

Hi! I am Vihaan and I live in Finchley. I am 15 years old and this is my first year being part of the CSSF Youth Board! I aspire to be an actor in the future, pursuing many types on stage and screen. I enjoy swimming and volleyball at school. My favourite Shakespeare character that I have been is Romeo!