theatre group in the North East of England, which runs weekly sessions for young people of mixed ability ages 11–25. Live Youth Theatre was founded in 1998 by Live Theatre's current Senior Creative Associate Children and Young People, Paul James at the request of then Artistic Director Max Roberts, and has notable alumni including Laura Norton, Dean Bone, and Natalie Jamieson Staff The current Artistic Director of Live Theatre is Jack McNamara. Max Roberts, Artistic Director until 2018, is currently Emeritus Artistic Director, and also lectures at the University of Sunderland. Chief Executive of Live Theatre is Jacqui Kell. References Theatres in Newcastle upon Tyne 1973 establishments in England Producing theatres in England