About Hatton Juniors:
Hatton Juniors is the youth arm of Hatton Musical Theatre, welcoming performers aged 8 to 18 into a supportive, high energy environment where they can grow in confidence, skill and creativity. Launched in 2024 following the success of our production of Oliver!, the junior group was created to give young people high quality performance opportunities within a well structured and supportive setting.
Since its launch, Hatton Juniors has staged Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. (2024), Disney’s Newsies JR. (2025) and Disney’s High School Musical JR. (2026), with each production bringing young performers together to work to a professional standard while still having a huge amount of fun along the way.
At the heart of Hatton Juniors is a commitment to creating an inclusive and encouraging space where every child feels valued. We focus not only on singing, dancing and acting, but also on teamwork, resilience and respect, skills that extend far beyond the stage. Rehearsals are structured, purposeful and supportive, with clear expectations that help young performers thrive in a safe and positive environment.
Whether a child is stepping onto the stage for the first time or already has a passion for performing, Hatton Juniors offers a place to belong, to be challenged and to shine.
Next production:
Hatton Musical Theatre is delighted to offer young performers the opportunity to take part in Time To Shine, a fun, energetic and celebratory showcase designed especially for our junior members.
Unlike a traditional musical, Time To Shine is a cabaret style showcase. This means that rather than telling one continuous story with set characters, the performance will be made up of a variety of exciting musical theatre, pop and film inspired numbers. Each routine will form part of a larger showcase that highlights the talents of the whole company.
At its heart, this production is all about creating a showcase that is built around the children taking part. Throughout the performance, every child will have the opportunity to shine on stage in a way that reflects their strengths, whether that be through singing, dancing or acting or performing as part of a group.
As we develop the showcase, there may also be opportunities for children to incorporate their own unique skills and interests, from gymnastics and musical instruments to comedy, acro or other performance talents. Some performers may feature in smaller groups whilst others may take part in larger company numbers, helping to create a varied and exciting showcase for both performers and audiences alike.
The flexible nature of a showcase means that there truly is something for everyone and the wide range of performance styles will ensure a vibrant and inclusive showcase experience.
Find out more about how your child can get involved by downloading our information pack via the link below.