Fifty-nine children from the Swadlincote, Burton and Derby areas are celebrating this week after passing their Speech and Drama exams.
The children aged between five and sixteen from Theatre Cats Stage School which has classes in Burton, Newhall and Derby, took Drama exams run by Trinity College London…and every single student passed for the second year running!
They had to prepare monologues, mimes, recite poetry from memory, discuss their chosen pieces and engage in story-telling to pass the exams.
The exam process was purely optional for every student and forty five students decided to take the plunge. “The two exam days were a huge success with every single student achieving the required pass-mark,” said Catherine Budworth, Principal of Theatre Cats. “We were absolutely thrilled when we heard the news of a 100% pass rate. This is our second year with 100% pass rate and this year 63% of the children gained merits. We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students in September.”
Theatre Cats offers theatre classes for 2-16 year-olds in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. It currently has 13 classes throughout Derby, Burton and Swadlincote. The classes are divided into relevant age categories and each class is limited to a maximum of 15 students to ensure quality tuition. The stage school is also running a Wizard of Oz Summer School for 5-16 year-olds from 23rd-27th August in Littleover, Derby. Call 0845 003 8230 to book a place. Their Newhall Summer School is already full.
Catherine Budworth continued to say: “We at Theatre Cats pride ourselves on being a friendly and exciting stage school. Our aim is to encourage confidence and self-esteem through the performing arts. Learning through these art forms allows children to explore their creativity and have fun whilst leaving their shyness and worries behind. Our team are dedicated to ensuring that children receive the very best tuition in a fun and safe environment.”
Although several Theatre Cats classes are already full, enrolment is now open for available September classes. More information as well as a coupon for a free taster class, simple complete the Information Request Form.
Trinity Drama Exam Results July 2010
100% Pass Rate
Initial Speech and Drama
Ania Rakic – Merit
Megan Johnson – Merit
Jack Meer – Merit
Ella Smith – Distinction
Bethan Roberts – Merit
Grade 1 Speech and Drama
Joshua Simpson – Pass
Courtney Wright – Merit
Tara Budworth – Pass
Madeline Cook – Distinction
Megan Crilly – Pass
Ellie Garner – Merit
Isobelle Cook – Merit
Kerry Foster – Merit
Lucy Harrison – Distinction
Natasha Caister – Merit
Lauren Uncles – Merit
Carlie English – Merit
Elizabeth Harrison – Merit
Harry Leedham – Distinction
Louise Cresswell – Merit
Stephanie Cunningham – Distinction
Katie Newbold – Pass
Ethan Laffey – Pass
Charlotte Clarke – Merit
Grade 2 Speech and Drama
Sophie Dolphin – Merit
Olivia Thompson – Distinction
Ben Linehan – Pass
Adam Batkin – Distinction
Victoria Copeman – Merit
Rebecca Harvey – Pass
Jessica Seymour – Merit
Matthew Barker – Distinction
Molly Measey – Merit
Fern Selby-Purgavie – Merit
James Connor – Pass
Anisa Iqbal – Distinction
Thalia Mountney – Merit
Georgia Leedham – Merit
Bethany Macey – Merit
Emily Connor – Merit
Courtney Lees – Merit
Grade 3 Speech and Drama
Hannah Land – Merit
Emma Robinson – Merit
Rebecca Legg – Merit
Charlotte Farthing – Merit
Corel Owen – Merit
Yasmin Scane – Merit
Lauren Starmer – Merit
Grade 4 Speech and Drama
Simon May – Merit
Allan Rafferty – Distinction
Grade 2 Individual Acting Skills
Rochelle Beacham – Merit
Abbie Wilson – Merit
Grade 3 Individual Acting Skills
Ross Harris – Distinction
Hannah Emms – Pass
Jessica Brassington – Pass
Georgina Ranger – Merit
Grade 4 Individual Acting Skills
Kyle Lamley – Distinction
Ellie Thomson – Merit
Holly Dolman – Merit
65% = Pass
