Frequently asked questions
Running a children’s theatre group with over 700 pupils and 20 shows each year means that there is a lot of information to be communicated. Much of this is done by email, much of it remains the same year in and year out and much of it is also available on our website. Here are the places to find the answers to our most commonly asked questions
Current and Future Term dates
Current term dates
All dates of classes, holiday dates, dress rehearsal dates and the date of the all-important show are on our website.
All children performing in the show need to be at their dress rehearsal. This is for their benefit, so they know what to expect when performing in the show.
Future term show dates
Typically our Winter term starts at the beginning of September and ends with the Pantomimes in January. Our summer term starts after February Half Term holiday and ends with the summer show at the end of June or mid July.
LYRICS
Lyrics will be added to the website as the children learn each song. They can be found here. Where a child has a solo piece, this will be emailed separately for them to learn.
Show details
Each child is typically in ONE show. A few children may be asked to do more than one show if someone else is missing. Children in the “Cast Show”, which is not for a public audience, will be in TWO shows, but do not have a dress rehearsal.
BEFOre the show
You will get information by email on
- Tickets (sold by the theatres – please direct any questions to them)
- Costumes and costume check dates (we provide some costumes; you may have to provide some small items yourselves.)
- How to pre-order a recording of the show
- Volunteering to help (this is critical – we cannot run the shows without volunteers)
Show Day
Children need to arrive at the theatre in their costumes or base layer with hair and make-up done. They need to arrive before the show starts at staggered times:
- Class A : 1 hour
- Class B : 1 hour 10 mins
- Class C Abbey theatre: 1 hour 20 mins
- Class C EMC : 1 hour 15 mins
- Class D EMC : 1 hour 20 mins
Post show
Don’t forget to let us know whether you are coming back for next term – we will send an email asking you
Recordings and Photos of the show will be available – we will email with the details
Your own photos – please keep these for your own use and do not post on social media for safeguarding reasons.