The Academy

The Academy will start again this coming Saturday 21st April with the Jr academy 9:00am to 10:30. and the senior academy starting afterwards. This terms show will be Dirty Dancing and preperations for the show are well underway to make just as good as Rock of Ages!!

Well done to all those who were at the workshop during the hoilday’s for the leatherhead festival, rehearsals for the show will continue through out the term so that we are ready.

Confirmation that the workshop for the leatherhead festival will go ahead as planned on the 12th and 13th April. The cost of the workshop is £3o and will be from 10am till 4:00pm and it will be held at St Johns Lodge, Caterham. Please confirm to Karen on 01883 346 649 or Mobile: 07939 697 611.

We have got a backstage passes for 4:00pm to have a look round the theatre and to also meet the cast and watch them have a vocal warm up before we take our seats for the show!!

Students meeting at Upper Warlingham Station will need to be there by 2:00pm at the latest and those who are going from Redhill Station will need to me James in the foyer at 1:45pm at the latest. Students will need to buy there own train tickets for the journey or have there oyster card with them.
please make a note of the below contact details:

Karen: 07939 697 611
James:07707 689 943
Amy: 07742992060

We are open as normal tomorrow, however if snow starts to fall please could parents come and collect your child(s) at your earliest convenience to avoid rushing around.

Also with regards to the Rock of Ages theatre trip on the 17th February, may we remind students that tomorrow (4th) is the final deadline for money to be given in, the money must be handed in along with the consent form, by the end of the day.

If there are any problems during the day please contact Karen: 07939697611, Amy: 07742992060,

I hope that everyone is having a good chirstmas and is looking forward to the new year!

Well done to everyone that was involved in the Grease Show last term, the show was amazing and you all performed to a flawless and very professional standard! 

This terms show is going to be Rock Of Ages and the script is well underway and so are the technical preperation. In addition to this term we are hopefully going to see the show up in london at the Shaftbury Theatre.

We start back at the Academy on the 7th January , where we hope to see you all again!!

For any further information please contact Karen: on 01883 346649 Or Karen.corps@homecall.co.uk or Amy: amy.sharpe06@googlemail.com or James (Technician): james.phillipson@hotmail.co.uk

This weekend is academy as normal and please remember that we will be running a run through with no scripts, and in the afternoon we are hoping to run a semi-run through for the fundraising show next week (19th November) so please have ideas for your groups as James will be pre programing the lights during the course of the week.

Any problems please contact karen on 01883 346 649 or James on : james.phillipson@hotmail.co.uk

This October we are holding a workshop on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th, at The Arts Centre at St Bedes School. The theme we have chosen will be the fairytales of The Brothers Grimm. 

The workshop will feature a make-up session, singing, dancing and acting and a performance on the evening of the Friday.

Dates: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th
Where: The Arts Centre, St Bedes School
What time: Thursday 10.00-16.00  Friday 10.00-20.00 (doors open at 6.30 for a 7.00pm performance)
Cost: £50.00In order to secure a place on the workshop please contact Karen on 01883 346649 or Amy on 07742992060.

On a hot and sunny October day, The Academy travelled up together on the train to take place in the Young Performers Show at her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket. 

We were lucky enough to open both Acts and appear near the end, ensuring a set place in the audience’s memories!

The students performed and behaved excellently, and we have had feedback from the organisers saying how much they enjoyed having us, and extending their thanks to us for leaving our dressing rooms as we found them. 

The chance to perform on a West End stage is one that we are sure our students will never forget, and we are so proud and thankful that they have had this opportunity.

Once again, a big well done and thankyou to all participants and parents who came to watch!

Although the Summer Holidays are over, our Summer is just beginning with our new production of Grease!

In addition to this we are counting down to our West End performance on Sunday October 2nd.  Even if you aren’t performing it will be great to come along and see your peers.  Tickets are available from Karen Corps.  Please call 01883346649 for further details.

Last, but not least we just wanted to say a massive well done for the participants of the Summer West End Workshops – it will be amazing!!!

The Autumn term starts on Saturday 17th September at 10.30 – we hope to see you there.

For any information, please call Karen, on the above mentioned number, or email on karen.corps@homecall.co.uk or Amy on a.sharpe06@googlemail.com

This term we have been privileged enough to have been asked to perform in the Young Performers Show in Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket.  This will take place on Sunday 2nd October, and will offer all students an unmissable opportunity to perform on a West End stage, treading the same boards as the cast of the world-renowned ‘Phantom of the Opera’.  More details about the day will follow.

In order to ensure all pupils are prepared, we will be holding a two day workshop on the 1st and 2nd September.  This will include work on all sections that we will be performing, including ‘Grease’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘High School Musical’ and ‘Billy Elliot’.  This is a very valuable experience, and will offer all participants the chance to prepare fully for their moment on the stage! 

Price: £30.00
Time: 10.30 – 16.00 (Thursday 1st)
10.30 – 16.30 (Friday 2nd)
Venue:  St Johns Church Lodge, Caterham.

For further details call Karen on 01883 346649.