BITESIZE THEATRE COMPANY

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NEWS & EVENTS 09/08/2009

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For the rest of 2009 BITESIZE is concentrating all it's efforts on entertaining schools in our immediate local areas. See below for the map of our brand new 2009/10 touring area.

BOOK NOW for our CHRISTMAS TOURS 2009
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WE HAVE TWO BRAND NEW, LAVISH & SPECTACULAR PRODUCTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

Available from 9^th November to 22^nd December 2009
& from 4^th to 15^th January 2010

AND

COST OF YOUR SHOW

All prices are per show and subject to standard rate vat.

FOR INFO OR TO BOOK CALL US ON 01978-358320
please note these productions are only available in our new tour area, shown in the map below.

PLEASE NOTE:
Like School Staff, all BITESIZE personnel are checked by the CRB under the Protection of Children Act.

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DANCE ! DRAMA ! SINGING! MUSICAL THEATRE !

Summer Schools 2009

Summer Holidays! Great? Six weeks off and nothing to do?
Mum and Dad working ? Nowhere to go ?

Then why not join one of our week long Summer Schools.
We are running three again next summer.

Get the chance to:
~ make new friends!
~ spend 5 mornings in classes !
~ work with professional actors and directors !
~ work with professional dancers and musicians !
~ spend 5 afternoons rehearsing a show !
~ perform the show on the Saturday for Family & Friends!

All three courses will run from 10am to 4pm at Bitesize HQ (Rhosddu, Wrexham)

Course 1 --- OLIVER! 27 July - 1 Aug
Course 2 --- MAMMA MIA 3 - 8 Aug
Course 3 --- ANNIE 10 - 15 Aug

Like School Staff, all of our tutors are checked by the CRB, under the Protection of Children Act for working with children.
For children Aged 5 to 16 in the Wrexham area. Different Theme each week.

Cost £120 per child for each 6 day course.
(Equates to £3.35 per hour. Discounts available for more than one course & siblings attending the same course)

Everyone attending will earn credits for the Wrexham Children's University.

To book download a booking form and send it in

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Weekly classes in all aspects of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre.
Our team of professional Directors, Choreographers, Teachers and Actors will teach a range of skills and performance techniques including acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, circus skills, slapstick and even Shakespeare. Workshops available for youth groups, clubs and schools.

Opportunities to participate in Professional performances.
Performance courses each school holiday.
All staff experienced professionals vetted in accordance with child protection laws.
Want to join ? Contact BITESIZE on 01978-358320.

New term starts Tuesday 1^st September 2009

New for next term
BTEC Performing Arts
From September we are offering the opportunity for children and adults to study BTEC Performing Arts with us at Bitesize.

For ages 13-16
A one-year course to achieve BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance) equivalent to 360 guided learning hours and 4 GCSE's.
The course offers the opportunity for Bitesize Youth Theatre members to combine regular weekly classes in Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre and Casting; with the Production of "Oklahoma!" and some additional classes, rehearsals and tutorials to achieve accreditation equivalent to 4 GCSE's.

For 16+
A two-year course to achieve a BTEC First Certificate in Performing Arts equivalent to 180 guided learning hours over the two years and 2 GCSE's.
The course offers the opportunity for Adults to combine our regular weekly class in Musical Theatre with helping with our annual Musical Performances and some additional classes, rehearsals and tutorials to achieve accreditation equivalent to 2 GCSE's.

Youth Theatre Classes

One hour classes cost £5.00 , and two hour classes cost £8.00. (except where indicated)

Tuesday
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (Primary)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11+)
8 - 9pm Casting for Film, TV and theatre (£30 per halfterm)

Wednesday
4.30 - 5.30pm Introduction to Dance (3-5 years)
5 - 6pm Casting for Film, TV and theatre (£30 per halfterm)
5.30 - 7.30pm Dance / Drama (Primary)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11+)
by appointment Private Singing (£6.50 - 20 min. lesson - spaces)
8-10pm Fun Drama/Musical Theatre Class for Grown-ups (16+) (£8)

Thursday
by appointment Private Singing (by appointment £6.50 - 20 min. lesson)
6 - 7pm Beginners / Improvers Tap
6 - 7pm Advanced Tap
6 - 7pm Dance (Primary & Special Needs)
6 - 7pm Drama (11+)
6 - 7pm Primary Musical Theatre
7 - 8pm Drama (Primary)
7 - 8pm Intermediate Musical Theatre
7 - 8pm Advanced Musical Theatre

The classes are all taught by professional actors, directors and teachers and like School Staff, all BITESIZE personnel and tutors are checked by the CRB under the Protection of Children Act.

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Costume and Props Hire

Putting on a Production in and around Wrexham ?-- We can help ?

The BITESIZE THEATRE COMPANY has an extensive stock of Costumes and Props available for hire.
And if we don't have what you want, in stock, we can offer you a full Costume and Props sourcing service. We can locate and purchase items to your specification and budget.

We build all our sets for our professional touring productions so we can also realise your set design, or create your full set from scratch.

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 01978-358320

Looking for a place to perform, run classes, rehearsals, meetings or workshops in and around Wrexham.

Why not take advantage of the Professional Facilities at the BITESIZE THEATRE COMPANY's Rhosddu HQ.

We have 2 large Rehearsals spaces (8m x 6m) and a Theatre space with full facilities and disabled access, available for regular or one-off hire.

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 01978-358320