Posts Tagged ‘Burton’
Burton Glee Club in Debut Vocal Festival
Thursday, March 8th, 2012The adult Burton Glee Club which formed in June 2011 decided they wanted a challenge this year and so entered into the Burton Vocal Festival at The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton on Trent.
We started preparing for the competition in January 2012 with the song Somebody To Love by Queen. It was a lot of fun and hard work with some tricky harmonies. The piece consisted of 4 soloists and at one point in the piece it splits into 5 harmony parts with a solo line over the top! Quite an achievement with only 20 in the choir! However, our musical director Sue Arthur broke it down step by step for us.
On the day, we were all really nervous, especially as having only done a charity sing in the Octagon Centre before, this was a big challenge! We all stuck together and had a fun vocal warm up outside in the rain which left us all on a high!
There were 6 other groups as well as us competing on the day. When it was our turn we got up on stage and gave it our all!
We are so proud to say that we came third out of seven! Gaining 86/100 for our performance. Our feedback was great too: ”Good ensemble blend. Strong rhythmic drive. Good stylistic awareness of this genre of music.” We just need to quieten down when the soloists are performing 
Burton Glee Club for adults rehearse every Monday evening at 7:30-9:00pm at The Brewhouse in Burton. Our children’s Glee Club for 9-16 years is at 6:15-7:15pm every Monday evening also at The Brewhouse. If you would like further information or to come along and have a sing with us please call Cat on 01283 531635.
Theatre Trip for Theatre Cats students
Friday, November 4th, 2011Theatre Cats Stage School
9 Thorpe Close, Brizlincote Valley
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire, DE15 9GS
info@theatrecats.co.uk
01283 531635
Dear Parent/Guardian,
A Christmas Carol is being performed at The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton on Trent in January 2012 and we would like to offer our students the chance to see some live musical theatre.
The musical opens as carols are being sung and lamps are glowing. Christmas is near and all are awaiting the early close of the Exchange so the holiday can officially start. From bankers to charwomen, all wish each other “A Jolly Good Time,” looking forward to the holiday fun ahead. Later that evening Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by three spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways.
Will Scrooge manage to alter his future in time to enjoy Christmas day?
It’s a great chance for you to join your child and so could be a theatre trip for all the family if you wish. However, for those of you who cannot attend but still wish your child to go along then we have organised for 30 children to meet the Theatre Cats staff at The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton on Saturday 21st January 2012 at 2pm for a 2:30pm start. Tickets are £9.00 each. We can only offer 30 supervised places due to limitations with staff. All tickets will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The performance will finish at approximately 4:45pm and parents of the supervised children will be asked to come into the Brewhouse to collect their child/children.
Please note however, that due to the musical being of a scary nature e.g. ghosts, we are only offering supervised places to children aged 10 and over. You can obviously come along as a family with a younger child if you wish.
Please return the slip below asap in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and full payment enclosed. Please make cheques payable to ‘Theatre Cats.’ The final deadline for all ticket requests is Saturday 12th November 2011 as tickets are selling quickly.
Kind regards
Catherine Budworth
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Name of Child/Children:…………………………………………….
Yes – I would like a family day out and I would therefore like to order ….. unsupervised tickets to join the Theatre Cats trip. (Children 10 years and over only)
Or – I cannot attend and so my child/children (must be Theatre Cats students) would like to see A Christmas Carol on Saturday 21st January 2012 and I would like …. supervised ticket(s) for them.
I enclose payment of £ .00
Signed:………………………………….. (Parent/Guardian)
100% Exam pass rate – 3rd year running!
Monday, July 18th, 2011Forty-eight children from the Swadlincote, Burton and Derby areas are celebrating this week after passing their Speech and Drama exams with flying colours!
The children aged between 6-15 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 third 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. Some even had to write their own pieces and improvise during their exams.
The exam process was purely optional for every student and forty-eight 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. “The staff were absolutely thrilled when we heard the news. This is our third year with 100% pass rate and this year 46% of the children gained distinctions – the highest score possible. We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students in September. They have all worked so hard.”
Theatre Cats offers theatre classes for 1-16 year-olds in Staffordshire and Derbyshire along with Glee show choirs for children and adults as well. It currently has 16 classes throughout Derby, Burton and Swadlincote and are hoping to open another 8 classes across Uttoxeter, Ashby and Derby from September 2011. The stage school is also running a Oliver Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year-olds from 15th – 19th August in Littleover, Derby. Call 01283 531635 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 2011
100% Pass Rate
Grade 1 Speech and Drama:
Nell Eaton – Merit
Adam Robinson – Distinction
Oliver Richardson – Distinction
Finlay Reeves – Merit
Bethan Roberts – Pass
Megan Neave – Merit
Harvey Morgan – Merit
Daniel Fisher – Merit
Gabby Rudd – Distinction
Grade 2 Speech and Drama:
Niamh Barry – Distinction
Megan Crilly – Merit
Rachel Margett – Merit
Kerry Foster – Distinction
Ellie Garner – Merit
Abigail Bates – Merit
Louise Cresswell – Merit
Katie Newbold – Distinction
Charlotte Clarke – Merit
Lauren Uncles – Distinction
Harry Leedham – Distinction
Courtney Wright – Distinction
Bethany Gill – Pass
Jodie Holt – Merit
Lauren Thompson – Merit
Stephanie Cunningham – Distinction
Ethan Laffey – Distinction
Rebecca Fisher – Distinction
Alicia Middleton – Distinction
Carlie English – Distinction
Lily Hutt – Distinction
Grade 3 Speech and Drama:
Georgia Leedham – Distinction
Anisa Iqbal – Distinction
Courtney Lees – Merit
James Connor – Pass
Olivia Thompson – Distinction
Victoria Copeman – Merit
Bethany Macey – Pass
Emily Connor – Pass
Grade 4 Speech and Drama:
Charlotte Farthing – Pass
Grade 2 Individual Acting Skills:
Ashley Lamley – Distinction
Grade 3 Individual Acting Skills:
Josh Smith – Distinction
Charlie Heeley-Cregan – Merit
Rochelle Beacham – Merit
Daisy Parker – Merit
Abbie Wilson – Distinction
Daniel Worthington – Distinction
Grade 4 Individual Acting Skills:
Jessica Brassington – Merit
Hannah Emms – Merit
Term Dates Winter 2011
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Glee Youth (6:15-7:15) and Adults (7:30-9:00) on Monday evenings at The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton
Monday 5th September – Monday 19th December
No class on Monday 24th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays.
15 weeks
Spring Term begins Monday 9th January 2012
Monday Burton Class at Brewhouse Arts Centre in the Drama Studio at 5:00-6:00pm
Monday 5th September – Monday 19th December
No class on Monday 24th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays.
15 weeks
Spring Term begins Monday 9th January 2012
Tuesday Newhall Classes at The William Allitt School in the Drama Studio
Tuesday 6th September – Tuesday 20th December
No classes on Tuesday 25th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays.
15 weeks
Spring Term begins Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Wednesday Mickleover Classes at The Royal British Legion Community Centre
Wednesday 7th September – Wednesday 14th December
No classes on Wednesday 26th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays.
14 weeks
Spring Term begins Wednesday 4th January 2012
Thursday Uttoxeter Classes at Picknalls First School
Thursday 8th September – Thursday 15th December
No classes on Thursday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays.
14 weeks
Spring Term begins Thursday 5th January
Saturday Burton Classes at Shobnall Leisure Complex in Room 1 and 2
Saturday 10th September – Saturday 17th December
No classes on Saturday 29th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays.
14 weeks
Spring Term begins Saturday 7th January
Wednesday Theatre Kittens at The Priory Centre in Stretton
Wednesday 7th September - Wednesday 14th December
No class on Wednesday 26th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
14 weeks
Spring Term begins Wednesday 4th January 2012
Friday Theatre Kittens at Mickleover Community Pavilion
Friday 9th September – Friday 16th December
No class on Friday 28th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays
14 weeks
Spring Term begins Friday 6th January 2012
Exam Clinic and Exam Days Info
Friday, July 8th, 2011Hi exam peeps!
The exam clinic is this Sat 9th July at Shobnall Leisure Complex, Burton, DE14 2BB. The appointments have been given to those who have asked for them, however, if your child hasn’t got an appointment then we do have a few left from 3:50pm onwards until 5pm.
As for the exam days (Sat 16th and Sun 17th July) these will be at The Priory Centre, Stretton, Burton, DE13 0HE. Everyone has been given a letter with their time and date on and what they should bring with them. Please remember to arrive 15 minutes before your exam time.
Also note – there are no Theatre Cats classes on Sat 16th July because of the exams. Our last Saturday classes before the summer are on Sat 23rd July where we will distribute dates, invoices, reports and certificates.
Glee Clubs Burton on Trent
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Just a quick message to remind you of our new exciting Glee Clubs which are opening on Monday 13th June in Burton!
We have already had great coverage by InBurton.co.uk and the Burton Mail which has generated a lot of interest! However there is still time to get your child’s name on the list if they are between the ages of 10-16. We are also opening a class for adults too.
Here is some more information for you:
- Do you love Glee?
- Do you want to sing and have lots of fun whilst being in a show choir?
Then get some Glee in your life and join our Glee Club Burton on Trent!
There will be initially 2 classes opening on Monday 13th June 2011 at The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton. The first at 6:30-7:30pm for 10-16 year olds and the second at 7:45-8:45pm for adults.
Your first class is FREE so you can see exactly what’s in store without it costing a penny!
No auditions necessary, simply a desire to make music, move to the beat and have a good time. Classes will cost just £5.00, however if you pay for 4 weeks you will get the 5th class will be free. For existing Theatre Cats students and their parents it will cost just £3.00. If you introduce a friend to Glee Club and they enrol after their free class you will then get your next class half price!
Places will obviously be limited so to book your place call 01283 531635 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01283 531635 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email info@theatrecats.co.uk
FAQ
Q: Do I need to be able to have a really good singing voice?
A: No, just a desire to make music and have fun. A lot of what we will be doing will be choral where many voices are singing together to create a beautiful sound.
Q: Do I have to sing on my own?
A: No. Not if you don’t wish to. Some of the songs will have solos but these will be given to those who want to sing on their own.
Q: What is harmony?
A: Harmony is when you have a number of ‘tunes’ that are sung together at the same time. It comes from the Greek verb ἁρμόζω (harmozo) which means: “to fit together, to join.”
Q: What is unison?
A: This is where several singers are singing the same melody together.
Q: Will I have to audition to join?
A: No. Auditions can intimidate people and we want our Glee Choir to be welcoming for everyone.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Your first class is FREE! Subsequent classes will be £5 per week, however, if you pay for 4 weeks then you will get the 5th week free! Existing Theatre Cats students and their parents it will cost just £3.00. If you introduce a friend to Glee Club and they enrol after their free class you will then get your next class half price!
For more questions and answers simply go to http://www.theatrecats.co.uk/glee-club-burton-on-trent
Spring 2011 Newsletter – Glee Choir, Oliver Summer School and more!
Thursday, April 21st, 2011Hi everyone,
Welcome to your Spring 2011 Newsletter. Simply click the link below:
Catherine Budworth and the Team at Theatre Cats
Saturday 4th December – Classes still on!
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Good evening to everyone on this cold day.
Just a quick note to say that all Theatre Cats classes tomorrow are still on despite the weather. If anything changes we will update the website.
Please also note that this Sat is a long rehearsals for our Burton Theatre Cats students in readiness for their panto performance next week.
Saturday 11th December, Burton students to arrive at William Allit School in costume and make-up at 9:30am. Performance at 11:30 to finish at approximately 1pm.
Our last class Monday class before Christmas is on Monday 13th December and our last Saturday classes are on Saturday 18th December.
Drive carefully!
Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer
Monday, September 6th, 201060 students from Theatre Cats Stage School have recently
rehearsed and performed a show within a week. Children between 5
and 16 years of age came to the summer school every day to learn
all the songs, dances and acting skills to be able to perform
the stage version of The Wizard of Oz.
The summer schools ran from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th August at
The William Allitt School in Newhall and Monday 23rd – Friday 27th
August at Heatherton Community Centre in Littleover. On the last
day there was a performance to family and friends to showcase the
talents of the youngsters. ‘It’s amazing what you did in just four
days. The children were obviously really enjoying themselves’ said
one parent.
The children were so dedicated and they enjoyed every second.
We were very proud of them.
The Theatre Cats team are already planning next year’s summer school. Classes for children aged 2 – 16 run throughout term time and the stage school also runs theatre trips, examinations, performances and summer schools. New classes to open in September, to qualify for a free taster class simply fill in the Info Request Form or call 0845 003 8230.
