Posts Tagged ‘Performing arts’

New Theatre Cats Classes to open in Coalville and Derby

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Theatre 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

hannah@theatrecats.co.uk

Or register your interest on our Info Request Form

Drama Classes Uttoxeter

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Drama Classes Uttoxeter

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

Oliver Summer School

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Newsflash! 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

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Glee Clubs Burton on Trent

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
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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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Spring 2011 Newsletter – Glee Choir, Oliver Summer School and more!

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Hi everyone,

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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Drama School Update September 2010

Monday, September 6th, 2010
Welcome to your Theatre Cats update!

*100% Pass Rate for Trinity Exam Students*

59 Theatre Cats students from our Burton, Newhall and Derby
classes had their Trinity Drama exams on Saturday
17th and Sunday 18th July. The day was a huge success with a
every single student passing for the second year running.
We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students
when they come back this week. Well done to everyone involved!

*The Wizard of Oz– A Summer School Success!*

60 students from Theatre Cats Stage School have recently
rehearsed and performed a show within a week. Children between 5
and 16 years of age came to the summer school every day to learn
all the songs, dances and acting skills to be able to perform
the stage version of The Wizard of Oz.

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.

*Change of Burton Venue*

From September 2010 our Burton class on a Monday evening will be
taking place at The Brewhouse Arts Centre. Other Burton classes
remain unchanged.

*When Does the Winter Term Start?*

All classes start this coming week and we have some great things
planned so we look forward to seeing all students back and raring
to go!

Mon 6th Sep – Burton
Tues 7th Sep – Newhall
Wed 8th Sep – Mickleover and Theatre Kittens Burton
Fri 10th Sep – Theatre Kittens Mickleover
Sat 11th Sep – Burton

Please note there will be no Theatre Cats classes during the week
Monday 13th – Sunday 19th September due to many of our staff
being involved in Footloose at The Brewhouse Arts Centre. If you'd
like to come and see the show and support us, we'd love to see you
there. You can see details of the show at:
http://www.mellow-dramatics.org    and the Box Office telephone
number is 01283 508100.

*Free Drama Workshop*

We at Theatre Cats believe that parents need reassurance when
enrolling their child on a new team or at a new club and this is
why Theatre Cats offers every child the chance to attend their
first class for free! Parents can then meet the teachers and ask
any questions they may have. It also gives the child the
opportunity to try something new without obligation.

If your child is not currently a Theatre Cats student, we do have
a few places available for the new term.  Please reply to this
email or call me on 0845 003 8230  to register your child for one
of the available places or discuss which class would be best for
them.

New invites for this term have already been sent out via email
and post to those who have requested them, however, if you haven't
received yours please contact us by replying to this email and we
will sort out a new invite for you straight away.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards
Catherine Budworth and the Theatre Cats Team

Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Monday, September 6th, 2010

60 students from Theatre Cats Stage School have recently
rehearsed and performed a show within a week. Children between 5
and 16 years of age came to the summer school every day to learn
all the songs, dances and acting skills to be able to perform
the stage version of The Wizard of Oz.

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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Derby Summer School

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Wizard of Oz Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds

Theatre Cats is ready to launch its third summer school and this year we’re travelling down the yellow brick road to see The Wizard of Oz! The summer school for 5-16 year olds will run from 9:30-3:30 everyday and we learn, rehearse and perform a show within a week!

There are a vast amount of characters to challenge your child’s acting, singing and dancing skills, including Dorothy, Glinda, The Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, The Wicked Witch of the West, all the little Munchkins and many more!

It will take place at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th August. As always, there will be a performance on the last day to family and friends which will commence at approximately 2pm.

However, we only have 40 places available!

So, here’s what you need to know to secure a place:
The summer school cost is £99 for the whole week which equates to less than £20 per day. A week of quality tuition from trained teachers in the musical theatre field who are all CRB checked. For Theatre Cats students it is just £79.  If you are interested in booking a place for your child on our summer school please email Cat at info@theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis so book soon to avoid disappointment.

So come and join us for a week of song, dance and drama with lots of fun along the way!

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Term Dates – Winter 2010

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Monday Burton Class at Brewhouse Arts Centre in the Drama Studio

Monday 6th September – Monday 13th December

No class on Monday 13th September due to Mellows show week. No class on Monday 25th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Monday 3rd January 2011

Tuesday Newhall Classes at The William Allitt School in the Drama Studio

Tuesday 7th September – Tuesday 14th December

No classes on Tuesday 14th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Tuesday 26th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Tuesday 4th January 2011

Wednesday Mickleover Classes at The Royal British Legion Community Centre

Wednesday 8th September – Wednesday 15th December

No classes on Wednesday 15th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Wednesday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Wednesday 5th January 2011

Saturday Burton Classes at Shobnall Leisure Complex in Room 1 and 2

Saturday 11th September – Saturday 18th December

No classes on Saturday 18th September due to Mellows show week. No classes on Saturday 30th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

13 weeks

Spring Term begins Monday 8th January 2011

Wednesday Theatre Kittens at The Priory Centre in Stretton

Wednesday 8th September – Wednesday 15th December

No class on Wednesday 27th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

14 weeks

Summer Term begins Wednesday 5th January 2011

Friday Theatre Kittens at Mickleover Community Pavilion

Friday 10th September – Friday 17th December

No class on Friday 29th October due to half term or during the Christmas holidays

14 weeks

Summer Term begins Friday 7th January 2011

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Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year olds – Wizard of Oz!

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Newsflash! The Newhall Summer School is now full, however, our Derby Summer School still has places available but book your place today as places go quickly!

During last year’s Summer School we went High School Musical crazy. This year we’re travelling down the yellow brick road to see The Wizard of Oz! 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 2nd – Friday 6th August. The second will take place at Heatherton Community Centre in Derby from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th 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 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, 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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