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