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Drama School Update September 2010

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:38:16 +0000

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

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Drama School Update September 2010

Drama School Update September 2010

Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:35:45 +0000

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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Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Wizard of Oz Summer School – A Musical Theatre Summer

Derby Summer School

Catherine Budworth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:01:45 +0000

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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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Derby Summer School

Derby Summer School

Term Dates – Winter 2010

Catherine Budworth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:24:46 +0000

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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Term Dates – Winter 2010

Term Dates – Winter 2010

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

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:30:32 +0000

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

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

Theatre Kittens to open in Mickleover

Catherine Budworth — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:55:18 +0000

Theatre classes for 2-4 year olds…

Theatre Cats is pleased to announce that it will be opening its Theatre Kittens classes for pre-school children aged 2-4 years in Mickleover, Derby. The classes will take place at The Mickleover Community Pavilion, Vicarage Park, Mickleover on Friday mornings at 10:00-11:30am and will launch on Friday 26th February. To register for a free taster class, simply completer the Information Request Form.

Theatre Kittens classes will involve a variety of skills, including singing songs, movement and rhythm, imagination building, playing with instruments, dressing up and story-telling through drama. Research shows that early participation in drama, music and the performing arts develops imagination, creativity, confidence, coordination, language and communication skills.

Theatre Kittens will enhance your child’s development through shared activities for you both to enjoy. It’s an ideal way for you to socialise with other parents over a cuppa too.

Theatre Cats also runs theatre classes for 5-16 year olds in Burton, Uttoxeter, Derby and Newhall.

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Theatre Kittens to open in Mickleover

Theatre Kittens to open in Mickleover

Theatre Cats Derby Student Gains Drama Scholarship

Catherine Budworth — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:05:34 +0000

Corel Owen who attends our older group at Theatre Cats in Derby on a Wednesday evening has just been delivered some exciting news.

Last week she attended an interview to gain entry to Foremarke Hall. She had to do prepare for a 10 minute drama audition where she delivered a monologue from The Witches and an improvisation. She then had to work with other children on a drama workshop and give references about her character and personality.

Her mum gave me a call today to say how pleased she was as Corel had gained a Drama Scholarship on the strengths that they were bowled over by Corel’s talent.

So a huge congratulations to Corel! Her class teacher Fiona and myself would like to wish her every success in the future.

Theatre Cats Derby

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Theatre Cats Derby Student Gains Drama Scholarship

Theatre Cats Derby Student Gains Drama Scholarship

Winter Drama Classes Newsletter 2009

Catherine Budworth — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:54:51 +0000

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 12^th 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 4^th Jan – Burton

Tues 5^h Jan – Newhall

Wed 6^th Jan – Derby

Fri 8^th Jan – Uttoxeter

Sat 9^th 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 23^rd 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 21^st 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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Winter Drama Classes Newsletter 2009

Winter Drama Classes Newsletter 2009

Motivational Drama Quotes

Catherine Budworth — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:27 +0000

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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Motivational Drama Quotes

Motivational Drama Quotes

Theatre Cats Branches out to Uttoxeter

Catherine Budworth — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:43:56 +0000

Theatre Cats Stage School will 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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Theatre Cats Branches out to Uttoxeter

Theatre Cats Branches out to Uttoxeter