9 Thorpe Close, Brizlincote Valley

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire, DE15 9GS

www.TheatreCats.co.uk

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 21^st 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 12^th 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 21^st January 2012 and I would like …. supervised ticket(s) for them.

I enclose payment of £   .00

Signed:………………………………….. (Parent/Guardian)

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Theatre Trip for Theatre Cats students

Theatre Trip for Theatre Cats students

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 – 19^th 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

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100% Exam pass rate – 3rd year running!

100% Exam pass rate – 3rd year running!

Glee 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

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Term Dates Winter 2011

Term Dates Winter 2011

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.

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Exam Clinic and Exam Days Info

Exam Clinic and Exam Days Info

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

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Glee Clubs Burton on Trent

Glee Clubs Burton on Trent

Welcome to your Spring 2011 Newsletter. Simply click the link below:

Spring Newsletter 2011

Catherine Budworth and the Team at Theatre Cats

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Spring 2011 Newsletter – Glee Choir, Oliver Summer School and more!

Spring 2011 Newsletter – Glee Choir, Oliver Summer School and more!

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!

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Saturday 4th December – Classes still on!

Saturday 4th December – Classes still on!

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Drama School Update September 2010

Drama School Update September 2010

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.

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Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

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-27^th 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

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100% Exam Pass Rate for Stage School Students – Results!

100% Exam Pass Rate for Stage School Students – Results!