Forty-eight children from the Swadlincote, Burton and Derby areas are celebrating this week after passing their Speech and Drama exams with flying colours!

The children aged between 6-15 from Theatre Cats Stage School which has classes in Burton, Newhall and Derby, took Drama exams run by Trinity College London…and every single student passed for the third year running!

They had to prepare monologues, mimes, recite poetry from memory, discuss their chosen pieces and engage in story-telling to pass the exams. Some even had to write their own pieces and improvise during their exams.

The exam process was purely optional for every student and forty-eight students decided to take the plunge. “The two exam days were a huge success with every single student achieving the required pass-mark,” said Catherine Budworth, Principal of Theatre Cats. “The staff were absolutely thrilled when we heard the news. This is our third year with 100% pass rate and this year 46% of the children gained distinctions – the highest score possible. We look forward to presenting the certificates to the students in September. They have all worked so hard.”

Theatre Cats offers theatre classes for 1-16 year-olds in Staffordshire and Derbyshire along with Glee show choirs for children and adults as well. It currently has 16 classes throughout Derby, Burton and Swadlincote and are hoping to open another 8 classes across Uttoxeter, Ashby and Derby from September 2011. The stage school is also running a Oliver Musical Theatre Summer School for 5-16 year-olds from 15th – 19^th August in Littleover, Derby. Call 01283 531635 to book a place. Their Newhall Summer School is already full.

Catherine Budworth continued to say: “We at Theatre Cats pride ourselves on being a friendly and exciting stage school. Our aim is to encourage confidence and self-esteem through the performing arts. Learning through these art forms allows children to explore their creativity and have fun whilst leaving their shyness and worries behind. Our team are dedicated to ensuring that children receive the very best tuition in a fun and safe environment.”

Although several Theatre Cats classes are already full, enrolment is now open for available September classes. More information as well as a coupon for a free taster class, simple complete the Information Request Form.

Trinity Drama Exam Results July 2011

100% Pass Rate

Grade 1 Speech and Drama:

Nell Eaton – Merit
Adam Robinson – Distinction
Oliver Richardson – Distinction
Finlay Reeves – Merit
Bethan Roberts – Pass
Megan Neave – Merit
Harvey Morgan – Merit
Daniel Fisher – Merit
Gabby Rudd – Distinction

Grade 2 Speech and Drama:

Niamh Barry – Distinction
Megan Crilly – Merit
Rachel Margett – Merit
Kerry Foster – Distinction
Ellie Garner – Merit
Abigail Bates – Merit
Louise Cresswell – Merit
Katie Newbold – Distinction
Charlotte Clarke – Merit
Lauren Uncles – Distinction
Harry Leedham – Distinction
Courtney Wright – Distinction
Bethany Gill – Pass
Jodie Holt – Merit
Lauren Thompson – Merit
Stephanie Cunningham – Distinction
Ethan Laffey – Distinction
Rebecca Fisher – Distinction
Alicia Middleton – Distinction
Carlie English – Distinction
Lily Hutt – Distinction

Grade 3 Speech and Drama:

Georgia Leedham – Distinction
Anisa Iqbal – Distinction
Courtney Lees – Merit
James Connor – Pass
Olivia Thompson – Distinction
Victoria Copeman – Merit
Bethany Macey – Pass
Emily Connor – Pass

Grade 4 Speech and Drama:

Charlotte Farthing – Pass

Grade 2 Individual Acting Skills:

Ashley Lamley – Distinction

Grade 3 Individual Acting Skills:

Josh Smith – Distinction
Charlie Heeley-Cregan – Merit
Rochelle Beacham – Merit
Daisy Parker – Merit
Abbie Wilson – Distinction
Daniel Worthington – Distinction

Grade 4 Individual Acting Skills:

Jessica Brassington – Merit
Hannah Emms – Merit