SUMMER SHOWCASE 2015 at THE CARVER THEATRE

Wow! What can I say?? Three absolutely stunning performances took place on Saturday 4th July, and magic was created in the Carver Theatre….A HUGE HUGE WELL DONE to all the fantastic actors on stage today, I feel immensely proud of you all… You were brilliant!
A huge thanks to several older members of Marple Drama who volunteered to support us with this crazy undertaking, especially, Daisy, Harriet, Matthew, Rhian & Will….(loved the coffee run!) Special thanks to Chloe and Matt for plotting and working the lights, and an extra very special mention to Melissa and Emily for running the show and spending the last few weeks working alongside us to get it all together. To two members of our lovely committee, Paula & Cat, for all their support and another coffee run! To Jay for transport services and to Tracy Kelly for making the HOPE bags. And finally, a huge thank you to everyone who came along, bought tickets and supported the three shows……THANK YOU…..

HOPE comes in bags……..

Hope

SKYFALL………

Carver walking sticks masks

Nibble Nibble Munch Munch……..

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SUMMER TERM 2015 – DATES

SUMMER TERM 2015

Saturday Classes:

All Saturday classes will begin on Saturday 25th April 2015. Classes 1, 2 & 3, will finish on Saturday 11th July 2015. Class 4 will finish on Saturday 25th July 2015. Due to half term, there will be no classes on Saturday 30th May and Saturday 6th June. Due to Marple Carnival, there will be no classes on Saturday 20th June.

Tuesday Classes:

All Tuesday classes will begin on Tuesday 28th April 2015 and finish on Saturday 25th July 2015. Due to half term, there will be no classes on Tuesday 26th May, Tuesday 2nd June & Tuesday 9th June. ON Saturday 18th JULY at 10am,  Class 4 and Tuesday Class will come together to rehearse for The Lowry Showcase…..

X-MEN STAR JAMES McAVOY IN FUNDING PLEDGE

A great article and a very generous pledge from X-Men star, James McAvoy…..

“Drama breaks through barriers and it can give people the tools to walk into a room and express themselves.

“I really believe in that; it’s why I believe drama should be taught in our state schools from an early age…………”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32251919

CANCELLATION OF CLASSES

Following on from an earlier post and with advice from All Saints School, we have taken the decision to cancel all our classes tomorrow (Saturday 31st January 2015), as we are unable to guarantee the health & safety of students and staff on site due to hazardous conditions both on site and the surrounding area. This is caused by snow and ice. The council have been unable to grit the surrounding areas to make access to the site safe.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to hopefully seeing everyone next week!

Best wishes

Carl & Naomi

WEATHER WARNING

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Due to the adverse weather conditions, All Saints School is currently closed. We have been advised that if the weather does not improve, we may need to cancel our classes tomorrow, Saturday 31st Jan 2015. A decision will be made later today, thanks………

SPRING TERM 2015 – DATES

SPRING TERM 2015

Saturday Classes: All Saturday classes will begin on Saturday 10th January 2015 and finish on Saturday 28th March 2015. Due to half term, there will be no classes on Saturday 14th February and Saturday 21st February. This is a 10 week term.

Tuesday Classes: All Tuesday classes will begin on Tuesday 13th January 2015 and finish on Tuesday 24th March 2015. Due to half term, there will be no classes on Tuesday 17th February. This is a 10 week term.

JULIE HESMONDHALGH – ROYAL COURT

Huge Congratulations to Marple Drama patron, Julie Hesmondhalgh, who recently opened in God Bless The Child, at The Royal Court Theatre, London.

DETAILS: ‘Badger Do Best’ has landed, bringing with it a new world of rules and regulations. But the kids are fighting back. Tired of being guinea pigs, in yet another government scheme, can the class of 4N bring down the education regime set to pacify them?

For further information, please see the link below:

http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/god-bless-the-child/?tab=0

12th November – 20th December 2014

AUTUMN TERM 2014 – DATES

Please see below dates for Marple Drama’s Autumn Term 2014, thanks……

Saturday Classes:

All Saturday classes will begin on Saturday 6th September 2014 and finish on Saturday 29th November 2014. Due to half term, there will be no classes on Saturday 25th October and Saturday 1st November. Due to the Christmas Cracker and various school events taking place throughout December, our last class for the Autumn Term will be Saturday 29th November. This is an 11 week term.

Tuesday Classes:

All Tuesday classes will begin on Tuesday 9th September 2014 and finish on Tuesday 2nd December 2014. Due to half term, there will be no classes on Tuesday 28th October and Tuesday 4th November 2014. This is an 11 week term.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2014 – DAY FIVE

And so it’s all over! We made it through the week, and what was a great, lumbering show, became a beautiful, inspiring, magical piece of theatre, and an absolutely stunning performance took place this afternoon! Magic was created in a dusty school hall…..A HUGE HUGE WELL DONE to all the fantastic actors on stage this afternoon, I feel immensely proud of you all… You were brilliant! A huge thanks to three members of our lovely committee, Paula, Sophie and Cat, who served refreshments and washed up 60 mugs! It really made the afternoon very special…..Very special thanks to Patrick, our fantastic Musical Director, who once again pulled out all the stops and supported us throughout the week…….Thanks to Kaitlin Howard for a great stage combat workshop on Tuesday, Lucy Dixon for spending time with us on Wednesday, All Saints School for allowing us to use the hall, and a big thank you to everyone who attended this afternoon…. It made it all very special….Have a great summer and we’re back in September…..See you then!
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SUMMER SCHOOL 2014 – DAY FOUR

And as we head down the home straight, we are so nearly there! Very proud to have witnessed some beautiful work today, well done Dr Pepper! With less than 24 hours to go, we move from broad brushstrokes and add some finer detail……It’s ‘no script in hand’ day tomorrow……have a great night!!

Just add audience…………

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