Dear All – In light of the ongoing announcements and advice from the Government and the continuing public health crisis, I have to announce the suspension of all AliCaT classes until further notice to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the community in which we live and work. 

During this time I am looking forward to developing my teaching ideas for you on-line to help keep the children in touch with AliCaT, and I will continue to update any news on the AliCaT website and social channels:

WEBSITE: https://alicat.me

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AliCaTChildrenandTheatre/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AliCaT_drama

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alicatchildrenandtheatre/

I am enormously grateful for the understanding and support you have given and I look forward to welcoming you back through the doors very soon.

Keep safe and well

Very best wishes

Ali and the team xx

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Dear All

Based on government advice and media reports I would make the following recommendations and hope you all agree:

For Foundation and Preschool classes:  

I would like to suggest that I temporarily stop these classes for the protection of the children and primarily all the adults. What I’m looking to do is encourage adults not to congregate in the foyer and I see this as a positive measure. 

For Junior and Senior classes: 

I would like to continue as usual but I would strongly suggest the children are dropped off at the door and met by myself or my staff and likewise collected at the door to prevent crowd gatherings.

Eddie the Penguin Production:

Currently ‘Eddie the Penguin’ set design is going ahead, production is being completed and I’m hoping to reschedule the show with a possible slot in April/May.  This I hope to confirm by the end of this week.

The decisions I have made for a sound contingency is based on current Government advice. Again, I hope you all agree.

Many thanks for your support in this time of uncertainty…

Keep safe

Ali

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As concern increases over the spread of Coronavirus, I have had a number of enquiries into the measures we are taking for Backwell Playhouse.  I want to reassure you that we are taking this very seriously and are keeping Backwell Playhouse as clean and safe as possible.

There is plenty of hand wash for use in the toilets and public sinks (please make use of before your children enter class) and boxes of tissues to be disposed of in the bins provided. Relevant posters are around the theatre to support and guide on best practice. In addition there is a video on the Playhouse foyer monitor with advice and guidance.

Happy New Year to all our lovely families at AliCaT.

Here’s to a great 7 months of performances in March, June and July 2020!

Our job now is to support every child to develop self confidence, amazing teamwork and an appreciation of the process of theatre.

Thank you all for your support…Ali x

AliCaT is looking for a musician/lyricist who can help in the AliCaT curriculum, helping to develop and tap into children’s learning of basic skills in drama.  Please contact me if you think you can help.  I’m looking for the development of storytelling, line learning and basic tips on drama techniques all through the media of music and rhythms….Ali x

A great new screen for our parents to watch what is going on in AliCaT classes!

No more squinting to work out where your child is…it’s going to be clear and visible! You are now able to be part of your child’s journey at AliCaT…Ali x

All I can say it’s going to be a great year!  What fabulous children and families are part of AliCaT this year, from old faces to new!  What I love is that the door is always open, whether you’ve taken a break and decided to come back or you’ve received recommendations about the company and are trying it out for yourself!…so many lovely families have come through those theatre doors this week…thank you…we all look forward to the year ahead…Ali xx

Very excited to be back in the rehearsal room.  This energetic creative play is already proving to be bags of fun.  The film in 1935 was directed by Alfred Hitchcock…

Tickets will be available soon!

Watch this space…Ali x

Another dress rehearsal complete with a strong, enthusiastic cast.  They are ready for an audience now.  I’m so glad the support has been incredible and most shows are now sold out! Thank you AliCaT parents, friends and family, you are awesome…Ali x

Wednesday Dress Rehearsal was supported by Pearl Milton and Lily Craven, thank you so much! A great run through and the small audience that came to support loved the performance.  Well done everyone, some great comments!   Ali x

An excellent start to the week with Tuesday class dress rehearsal.  Wow, how it all came together was exciting…looking forward to a successful weekend of shows for AliCaT Junior Productions…

AliCaT teamed up with Backwell Playhouse to join in the celebrations of the 90th Anniversary of the village playing fields belonging to the community.

Well done to the AliCaT’s for pulling a great crowd when they sang their hearts out, showing off our forthcoming production of ‘The Keymaster’

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY…

Saturday June 8th 2019 @ 11.30am – 4.00pm

Backwell Playhouse and AliCaT Children and Theatre are very excited to be involved in this summers event at Backwell playing fields.  A charity event celebrating it’s the 90th Anniversary…Please come along and support this wonderful event!!  ALL FAMILIES WELCOME

‘THE KEY MASTER’ a Junior AliCaT Production

“Oh no! Not another supply teacher!”  say the children.  But their lesson is far from boring, as their history teacher transforms into the quirky Keymaster and takes them on a colourful journey through time.  When they finally get the key to the future, they are alarmed.  They see for themselves that today is tomorrow’s history, and realise that things need to change!

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So apparently there ARE MONSTERS in the attic!  Whilst clearing out the attic for the leaking roof to be fixed we came across these fabulous monster heads.  Who knew they were living there?