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 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

Theatre Cats are expanding and opening in Uttoxeter on Thursday 8th September at Picknalls First School.

If your child would like to try Theatre Cats Uttoxeter for free, simply call 01283 531635

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Drama Classes Uttoxeter

Drama Classes Uttoxeter

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

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

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

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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Motivational Drama Quotes

Motivational Drama Quotes