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Celebrations after the show!
1960’s Theatre Workshop for Kids
See below for more photographs of our Junior Summer School Workshop 2017 at Backwell Playhouse Theatre www.backwellplayhouse.co uk
Brand New Facilities
BACKWELL PLAYHOUSE RENOVATIONS
Our beloved little theatre is getting a make over…Today was day one of improvements to the Foyer area…new bar, a new colour, new flooring, new seating arrangements
…cannot wait to see the results!
Day 4 of Summer School
FLOWER POWER BALLOON MAKING
Another fun packed day at our beloved little theatre! www.backwellplayhouse.co.uk It always surprises me how much you can achieve when an enthusiastic group of children get together to create theatre. It’s a time when you get to know each other properly, building friendships and bonds that hopefully remain in children’s memories…
Workshops today included, 1960’s makeup, flower power balloon making and set preparations…final performance tomorrow at 4pm
Summer School 2017
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- 1961 – Berlin gets a new wall
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- 1962 The Beatles first single ‘Love me do’
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- 1964 – Nelson Mandela Imprisoned…Capturing the effects of apartheid
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- 1968 “The Incredibles”
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- 1968 First Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet
WELCOME TO THE 1960’s
Day 3 and rehearsals are well underway for our final project to be performed on Friday 4th August (4pm), at Backwell Playhouse… www.backwellplayhouse.co.uk. Here are just a few of the historical events we have been learning about in Junior Summer School this year.
Today the children designed their own costumes and the final projections for our 1960’s ‘eye’ have been programmed. It’s looking great!
Tomorrow’s workshops are:
1960’s hair and makeup
stage lighting design
set preparations
TICKETS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME ALONG TO SEE THE FINAL PERFORMANCE, NO NEED TO BOOK BECAUSE IT’S FREE TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING A REAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG ENTHUSIASTIC CHILDREN…JUST TURN UP AND ENJOY!
IT’S GREAT MUSIC TOO!
4PM FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST AT BACKWELL PLAYHOUSE, MARINER’S DRIVE, BS48 3HT
Cassie’s baby girl
Congratulations to Cassie and her beautiful baby girl! Thank you for coming to visit on our last AliCaT session today before the summer break. Already signed her up for AliCaT pre school in 3 years!!
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- She’s gorgeous!
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- Senior’s welcome Cassie’s baby girl
A Senior Production July 2017
‘Crystal Girls’ written by Cassie Brooks
It is a musical adventure that follows 3 rival school girls whose lives are turned upside down after discovering that they alone have the power to save everything we know and much more.
Meeting strange and mysterious characters along their way, they discover more about themselves than they anticipated in their desperate attempt to return to the life they knew before they were whisked away into something that resembled a dream.
With the clock ticking and with all at stake, can they see past their own lives to save the lives of everyone else and all that we know?
Please order your tickets by clicking on the poster or through our contacts page Just state which performance and how many tickets you require and will we get back to you ASAP. Many thanks for your support.
Filming for Crystal Girls
Crystal Girls, written by Cassie Brooks and performed by AliCaT Seniors.
Here’s a sneaky peek at what the AliCaT Seniors have been up to…
With the help of ‘green screen’ we hope to achieve some great projections to make Crystal Girls very sci fi. Come see their production to find out more!
Saturday 15th July and Sunday 16th July at 7.30pm.
Tickets available through our contact page
Offers of help greatly appreciated!
June and July 2017
It’s that time of year! With end of year productions looming in June and July, AliCaT would greatly appreciate any help with front of house duties, i.e. running of bar/refreshments and simple box office duties…no experience necessary, just your time and a friendly smile! Please let us know on the contact page and we will all be very grateful! Many thanks…x
FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS IN JUNE AND JULY 2017:
Junior – Out of this World Senior – Crystal Girls
Sam Riddiford RADA
For those of you unable to attend the final performance of Ghost World this evening but you would still like to donate, please watch the trailer below and it will tell you how to do that…thank so much! x
Sam Riddiford RADA Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
This is our story…Sam Riddiford, has just earned a place at Rada (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London), on a stage management course, starting in September 2016. His brother Jack Riddiford has just graduated from Rada, on the BA Hons Acting course. If you are at a loose end this weekend, pop along to Backwell Playhouse for Sam’s final production of ‘Ghost World’… All proceeds will go towards helping Sam fulfill his dream.
Obviousy I’m a very proud Mum!… Ali Milton Riddiford (Shaun Batt Media).
Archibald’s War Photographs! 2016
AliCaT Junior Production of Archibald’s War (June 2016)
Don’t forget to take a look at the wonderful photographs of the children taken during dress rehearsal of Archibald’s War. Click on the link on our shop page and it will take you to an array of stunning portrait and performance photographs (Shaun Batt photography). They are arranged in class order, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! Enjoy…
A Junior Production What a Knight 2011 (sun)
AliCaT production What a Knight (Sun)
What a Knight (2011):
When young squire Watt Cobblers is expelled from Knight School, he reluctantly becomes Merlin’s new apprentice. But trouble is never far away, and soon Camelot Castle collapses into chaos. Merlin has lost Excalibur, King Arthur’s daughters have been kidnapped and his brave knights have turned into chickens. Watt and his new found friends Dusty Dragon and wayward Princess Alice set off on the biggest quest of their lives.
A Junior Production 2011 What a Knight (Sat)
AliCaT production of What a Knight (Sat)
What a Knight (2011):
When young squire Watt Cobblers is expelled from Knight School, he reluctantly becomes Merlin’s new apprentice. But trouble is never far away, and soon Camelot Castle collapses into chaos. Merlin has lost Excalibur, King Arthur’s daughters have been kidnapped and his brave knights have turned into chickens. Watt and his new found friends Dusty Dragon and wayward Princess Alice set off on the biggest quest of their lives.
Christmas 2010
AliCaT Christmas get together for 2010
AliCaT enjoyed a festive get together with children, parents and staff. The occasion was filled with party games, music, food and lots of laughter! Take a look at the photos, the kids know how to have a good time!
A Junior Production The Rainmaker 2010
AliCaT production of The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker (2010):
A group of children in a drought-ridden country embark upon a journey to find the Lord of the Rain. Learning secrets about ‘medicine’ and ‘power’ from the animals of the Rainforest, Chep discovers his own true colours as he helps the Rainmakers to overthrow the evil Kongan Hab, recover the rain capes and finally discover the biggest secret of all from the Rainmaker himself.
Our 1st Birthday (2010)
What a great day and first year anniversary for AliCaT
Our 1st Birthday (2010):
The 6th March 2010 was the first year anniversary for AliCaT Children and Theatre. What a great achievement for all the children, staff and parents. We marked the occasion with games and cake!…Lots of Cake!
1st Junior Production The Selfish Giant 2009
AliCaT production of The Selfish Giant
The Selfish Giant (2009):
The Giant returns from his 7 year holiday with the Cornish Ogre to find children playing in his garden. He builds a high wall to keep them out but the garden is then invaded by raucous characters that plague him. Spring never returns and it is always winter until one day the giant meets a boy who needs his help.
“It is truly magical to see children (some of whom I thought prior to today were very short on confidence) performing so brilliantly and clearly really, really enjoying themselves and having enormous fun. I think you are teaching the children skills that will be so invaluable during the course of their lives. Thank you very, very much.”
(K. Rowland, ‘The Selfish Giant’)