Theatre Cats began in Burton on Trent in January 2008. Thanks to our fun, energetic and inspiring drama classes we have gone from strength to strength, and in January 2012 we will be opening two new schools, COALVILLE and DERBY.
The classes are aimed at all children between the ages of 5 and 16. Our goal is to inspire confidence and self-esteem through our classes, which include drama, dance, singing, movement and musical theatre, all delivered by our team of professional teachers and performers.
Your first class is FREE, so you can come along and see how much fun we have without having to pay a penny! Classes are just £7 per session thereafter, and discounts are also available for two or more siblings attending.
If you are interested or have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Forty-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
Newsflash! The Newhall Summer School only has places remaining, however, our Derby Summer School still has availability but book your place today as they go quickly!
During last year’s Summer School we wen to see The Wizard of Oz. This year we’re wanting more and are going to be performing Oliver Twist! The summer school for 5-16 year olds will run twice this year in different locations. Both will run from 9:30-3:30 everyday.
The first will take place at The William Allitt School in Newhall from Monday 1st – Friday 6th August. The second will take place at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby from Monday 15th – Friday 19th August. As always, there will be a performance on the last day to family and friends.
We have 40 places available in each summer school.
For Theatre Cats and Glee students the summer school costs just £79 for the week which equates to about £15 per day. For non-Theatre Cats members the cost is £99 for the week. If you are interested in either summer school please email Cat at info@theatrecats.co.uk. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
The children have a great week, acting, singing and dancing, they learn lots and have loads of fun making new friends too!
To see photos from last year’s summer school go here
There are a vast amount of characters to challenge your child’s acting skills, including Oliver, Nancy, Fagin, Bill Sykes, Rose, the Artful Dodger, all of Fagin’s gang, the orphans and many more! They’re guaranteed to have lots of fun on our Oliver Summer School learning the songs and dances whilst making fantastic new friends along the way. As well as a full performance at the end of the week to family and friends.
Monday 1st – Friday 5th August at The William Allitt School in Newhall
or
Monday 15th – Friday 19th August at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby
Only 40 places available on each summer school so book your child’s place today to avoid disappoinment!
Just £99.00 for the whole week! Less than £20 a day!
For more information and to book your child’s place please email info@theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting01283 531635end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Derby students arrive at 1:30pm at The Willington Village Hall and sign in. Students must arrive in full costume, and make-up if needed and bring a drink and small snack with them.
We will then have a final dress rehearsal before the audience are welcomed in at 3:20pm. The show will start at 3:30pm and finish at approximately 5pm. Students to sign out.
Unless your child has a specific character then they need to wear bright and colourful clothing with their hair tied back and shoes to dance in. Please ask if you are unsure.
Cinderella – rags and apron. Tiara, pretty shoes and earrings needed (blue dress we will provide)
Rockerfella – Leathers – rock star image – sunglasses
Dan Deeny – rock image as well – smart
Buttons – Work uniform
Ugly Sisters – dresses, shoes, wigs and make up
Warm up people – clown like characters
Teaser – All black or brown + face paints + tail
Naughty Kitty – All black + face paints (we will provide ears, tail and collar.)
Fairy Nasty Boots – Boots, tutu, rock chick image
4 Fairies – Funky with wellies and slip on shoes
Fairy Godmother – Own dress, we will provide wand and tiara
Monsiour Bunn – Colourful then add apron and hat
Bakers – aprons/hats
Paparrazzi characters (includes PR, Costume, Mag Reporters, etc)– white shirt, black tie and black skirt or trousers and black shoes
Town Crier – smart, maybe waistcoat? Hat
Offstage Insp – Black and white with clipboard
Frog – green with face paints
Rabbit – Ears and tail with face paints, black or pink clothes
Welcome to your Theatre Cats update!
*100% Pass Rate for Trinity Exam Students*
59 Theatre Cats students from our Burton, Newhall and Derby
classes had their Trinity Drama exams on Saturday
17th and Sunday 18th July. The day was a huge success with a
every single student passing for the second year running.
We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students
when they come back this week. Well done to everyone involved!
*The Wizard of Oz– A Summer School Success!*
60 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.
*Change of Burton Venue*
From September 2010 our Burton class on a Monday evening will be
taking place at The Brewhouse Arts Centre. Other Burton classes
remain unchanged.
*When Does the Winter Term Start?*
All classes start this coming week and we have some great things
planned so we look forward to seeing all students back and raring
to go!
Mon 6th Sep – Burton
Tues 7th Sep – Newhall
Wed 8th Sep – Mickleover and Theatre Kittens Burton
Fri 10th Sep – Theatre Kittens Mickleover
Sat 11th Sep – Burton
Please note there will be no Theatre Cats classes during the week
Monday 13th – Sunday 19th September due to many of our staff
being involved in Footloose at The Brewhouse Arts Centre. If you'd
like to come and see the show and support us, we'd love to see you
there. You can see details of the show at:
http://www.mellow-dramatics.org and the Box Office telephone
number is 01283 508100.
*Free Drama Workshop*
We at Theatre Cats believe that parents need reassurance when
enrolling their child on a new team or at a new club and this is
why Theatre Cats offers every child the chance to attend their
first class for free! Parents can then meet the teachers and ask
any questions they may have. It also gives the child the
opportunity to try something new without obligation.
If your child is not currently a Theatre Cats student, we do have
a few places available for the new term. Please reply to this
email or call me on 0845 003 8230 to register your child for one
of the available places or discuss which class would be best for
them.
New invites for this term have already been sent out via email
and post to those who have requested them, however, if you haven't
received yours please contact us by replying to this email and we
will sort out a new invite for you straight away.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards
Catherine Budworth and the Theatre Cats Team
60 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.
Wizard of Oz Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds
Theatre Cats is ready to launch its third summer school and this year we’re travelling down the yellow brick road to see The Wizard of Oz! The summer school for 5-16 year olds will run from 9:30-3:30 everyday and we learn, rehearse and perform a show within a week!
There are a vast amount of characters to challenge your child’s acting, singing and dancing skills, including Dorothy, Glinda, The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West, all the little Munchkins and many more!
It will take place at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th August. As always, there will be a performance on the last day to family and friends which will commence at approximately 2pm.
However, we only have 40 places available!
So, here’s what you need to know to secure a place:
The summer school cost is £99 for the whole week which equates to less than £20 per day. A week of quality tuition from trained teachers in the musical theatre field who are all CRB checked. For Theatre Cats students it is just £79. If you are interested in booking a place for your child on our summer school please email Cat at info@theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis so book soon to avoid disappointment.
So come and join us for a week of song, dance and drama with lots of fun along the way!
