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Young & Hungry closed down in October 2022.

Young & Hungry provided 15-25 year olds with a platform to experience, learn about, perform, produce and create great theatre for 25 years.

Y&H Tours (formerly EnsembeImpact) took New Zealand theatre to secondary schools, universities and youth theatre groups around the country. Created to support the drama curriculum, it showcased a themed performance of excerpts from plays by New Zealand playwrights, told New Zealand stories, addressed issues that are relevant to New Zealand youth, and employed young New Zealand actors at the start of their professional careers.

The Y&H Monday Meets were a chance to meet the industry, discuss issues, meet and work with peers, test out new work and help others try out their work in development. The Y&H rehearsal rooms were a flexible space to jump into the Y&H creative community.

Y&H Ambassadors had been running since 2003. It introduced young people to the diverse range of live performing arts on offer in Wellington and provided students with the opportunity to find out what happens behind the scenes.