Posts Tagged ‘drama classes’

Wednesday 13th January – Mickleover classes still on!

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
View of the village after snowing

Just to inform everyone that the main roads around the British Legion in
Mickleover are currently fine and lots of students are eager to continue
and so we have decided to still run theatre classes this evening.

However, if anything changes in the meantime we will try and contact
everybody.

Please call 01283 531635 if in doubt or if you cannot make it. We
understand that the journey may be more difficult for some and
so in those cases we will leave the decision up to the parent/guardian.

Thank you
Catherine Budworth

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Monday 11th January – Burton Theatre Class still on

Monday, January 11th, 2010
frozen light in a snow weekend, MANZANEDA ☃

Just to inform everyone that the main roads in Burton are currently
fine and lots of students are eager to continue the term and so we have
decided to still run our theatre class this evening.

However, if anything changes in the meantime we will try and contact
everybody.

Please call 01283 531635 if in doubt or if you cannot make it. We
understand that the journey may be more difficult for some and
so in those cases we will leave the decision up to the parent/guardian.

Thank you
Catherine Budworth

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Friday 8th January – Uttoxeter classes still on!

Friday, January 8th, 2010
View of the village after snowing

Just to inform everyone that the main roads in Uttoxeter are currently
fine and lots of students are eager to begin the term and so we have
decided to still run theatre classes this evening.

However, if anything changes in the meantime we will try and contact
everybody.

Please call 01283 531635 if in doubt or if you cannot make it. We
understand that the journey may be more difficult for some and
so in those cases we will leave the decision up to the parent/guardian.

Thank you
Catherine Budworth

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Wednesday 6th January-Mickleover Classes still on!

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Footprints in the Snow

Just to inform everyone that the main roads around the British Legion in
Mickleover are currently fine and lots of students are eager to begin the
term and so we have decided to still run theatre classes this evening.

However, if anything changes in the meantime we will try and contact
everybody.

Please call 01283 531635 if in doubt or if you cannot make it. We
understand that the journey may be more difficult for some and
so in those cases we will leave the decision up to the parent/guardian.

Thank you
Catherine Budworth

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Winter Drama Classes Newsletter 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Winter Newsletter 2009

We’re now at the end of term and Christmas is on the horizon, but first, a recap of the fabulous achievements at Theatre Cats and what’s just around the corner:

Christmas Showcase performances…

Over 140 students recently took part in our Christmas Showcase performances at The William Allitt School on Saturday 12th December. There were 3 performances on the day, each to sell-out audiences. We understand that it was a little cramped at times in the audience but of course we didn’t want anyone to miss the chance to see their child perform. Our students had been working hard on their songs, poems, drama pieces and dance routines to entertain and showcase their talents. Well done to all involved – you made us very proud!

Trinity Guildhall Examinations…

45 Theatre Cats students from our Burton, Newhall and Derby classes took Trinity Guildhall drama exams in July 2009 and achieved 100% pass rate. We will be running

another exam session in 2010, however, places will be limited to the first 45 students so watch this space!

The Team at Theatre Cats…

Since September 09 we have had a number of new teachers and assistants join the team. We have welcomed Tom Brassington, Alex Fung, Kyle Lamley and Laura Huxley to Theatre Cats and they are enjoying every minute!

When Does Next Term Start?

Mon 4th Jan – Burton

Tues 5h Jan – Newhall

Wed 6th Jan – Derby

Fri 8th Jan – Uttoxeter

Sat 9th Jan – Burton (first 2 classes at The William Allitt School in Newhall)

It’s Behind You!!!!

It’s panto season and 40 students are going to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Saturday 23rd January at The Brewhouse in Burton. Starring our very own Tom Brassington as the Dame, Fiona Parker as the Mirror and Lauren Taylor as the Wicked Queen! One of our young Burton students: Sarah Huthmacher is also playing her début role in the show. The Saturday performance is now full but we still have places available for Thursday 21st January. Please let us know asap if you are interested.

New Classes Starting in 2010…

We are going to be launching our new Theatre Kittens classes for 2-4 year olds (pre-school) in Burton and Derby. We have already over 40 people interested simply through word-of-mouth alone. If you are interested, simply go to the Theatre Cats website and register for Theatre Kittens. More information to follow…

Congratulations to:

Most Improved Students

Kamila Kwiatkowska, Ellie Foster, Shannon Booth, Ethan Laffey, Alicia Middleton, Katie Wood,

Malik Praena-Aguilar, Jack Meer, Holly Barnes, Megan Crilly, Emma Butler, Willow Gregory, Rebecca Lloyd, Jessica Harrison.

Star Students

Madeline Cook, Paige Dawson, Georgie Ranger, Jessie Budd, Georgia Leedham, Hayley Clarke,

Amber Blackshaw, Betty Budd, Olivia Thompson, Corel Owen, Leah Vernon, Leah Parker, Amy Holder, Charlotte Vickers.

Enjoy the Christmas break…

We hope you have a lovely Christmas and we’ll see you in 2010 for a new term and a New Year at Theatre Cats!

Cat Budworth and the Theatre Cats Team

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Motivational Drama Quotes

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

This post is all about motivation and confidence. I will add new quotes to the top of this post on a regular basis.

Drama stimulates the imagination in both children and adults.

Drama installs confidence in children by allowing them to improvise and experiment and understanding that there is no final answer.

Drama encourages speech development, awareness of body language and allowing children to become more socially aware.

Drama also works by stimulating and supporting the growth of imagination.

Learning through drama allows children to explore their creativity and have fun whilst leaving their shyness and worries behind.

Learning through Laughter.

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Theatre Cats Branches out to Uttoxeter

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Theatre Cats Stage School witheater cats TEXT 2ll soon be offering theatre classes and drama tuition to children in Uttoxeter.

The performing arts classes will be opening on Friday 11th September at Picknalls First School on Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter. The classes will begin with basic drama skills, helping to build confidence and self-esteem. They will also include rudimentary performance skills in stagecraft, acting, singing and movement. Students will learn valuable performance techniques, including: character building, vocal projection, diction, improvisation, devising and script work.

Ashleigh-May Bawden will be the Theatre Cats teacher in Uttoxeter. Ashleigh is an Australian Actress who studied Drama at Rhodes University, graduating in 2005 with an Honours degree. She is extremley passionate about her subject, her energy is infectious! The Uttoxeter students will also have a very dedicated assistant: Alex Fung.

For an opportunity to try Theatre Cats Uttoxeter for free, simply complete the Info Request Form or
call 0845 003 8230.

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