Posts Tagged ‘performance’
New Theatre Cats Classes to open in Coalville and Derby
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Theatre 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!
Call Hannah on: 01283 516685
Or register your interest on our Info Request Form
Oliver Summer School
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Newsflash! 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
Glee Clubs Burton on Trent
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
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
Oliver Musical Theatre Summer School
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011There 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_highlighting 01283 531635 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Cinderella Panto Info for Derby Students on Sunday 30th January
Monday, January 3rd, 2011Here are the details for Sunday 30th January:
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
Older Classes Performing to Younger Classes this Week
Monday, March 29th, 2010A little reminder that our older students (Saturday class 11:40-12:50) are performing their TIE piece at The William Allitt School on Tuesday 30th March at 5:00-6:15pm and they will need all of their costumes and props.
(Tuesday class 7:45-8:45) are performing their TIE piece at The William Allitt School on Tuesday 30th March at 6:15-7:30pm and they will need all of their costumes and props. They will also have their class as normal afterwards.
(Wednesday class 7:45-8:45) are performing their TIE piece at The Royal British Legion on Wednesday 31st March at 6:15-7:30pm and they will need all of their costumes and props. They will also have their class as normal afterwards.
Please call me on 01283 531635 if you have any questions.
