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!

Call Hannah on: 01283 516685

hannah@theatrecats.co.uk

Or register your interest on our Info Request Form

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New Theatre Cats Classes to open in Coalville and Derby

New Theatre Cats Classes to open in Coalville and Derby

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

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

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Oliver Summer School

Oliver Summer School

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_highlighting 01283 531635 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

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Oliver Musical Theatre Summer School

Oliver Musical Theatre Summer School

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!

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

Bear – brown or black

Messenger – sash?

Mirror – we will provide head dress

Footman – smart

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Cinderella Panto Info for Derby Students on Sunday 30th January

Cinderella Panto Info for Derby Students on Sunday 30th January

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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

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Derby Summer School

Derby Summer School