Formed in 2002, BATS Next Gen’s ethos is to provide affordable musical theatre experience for young people in and around the Basingstoke area aged between 7 and 18.

Self-funded and run as a not-for-profit musical society by volunteers, we pass on our experience and love of theatre through rehearsals and performances, usually culminating in one show a year at The Haymarket, Basingstoke.

We are very proud to have been recently awarded Highly Commended by NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Arts) in the category of Best Youth Musical for our 2025 production of CATS: Young Actor’s Edition.