BITESIZE THEATRE COMPANY

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NEWS & EVENTS 10/06/2008

We are currently touring with our primary productions for Summer Term 2008; Red Riding Hood and Where There's a Will, There's a Play (an introduction to Shakespeare for years 4-8).

We are booking for Red Riding Hood and Where There's a Will, There's a Play (an introduction to Shakespeare for years 4-8).

Also booking for Romeo & Juliet touring from September to November and our
three Christmas Productions. Babes in the Wood, Aladdin and Beauty & the Beast.

And now for key stage 3 Shakespeare for SATS sessions for 2009.

FOR INFO OR TO BOOK CALL US ON 01978-358320

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

This year we will be offering our 2009 Shakespeare for SATS sessions to Secondary and Middle schools in Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Call now to BOOK.

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Summer Schools 2008

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

Then why not join one of Bitesize Theatre Company's week long Summer Schools.
We are running three again this summer.

Get the chance to:

• make new friends!
• spend 6 mornings in classes !
• work with professional actors and directors !
• work with professional dancers and musicians !
• spend 6 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 --- 28 July - 2 Aug (Mary Poppins)
Course 2 --- 4 - 9 Aug (Pirates of Penzance)
Course 3 --- 11 - 16 Aug (Beauty & the Beast)

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 £100 per child for each 6 day course.

(Equates to £2.56 per hour. Discounts available for more than one course & siblings attending the same course)

Places booked before 1^st June will receive a further 10% discount

Breakfast club and Teatime club
We have spaces for those children who's parents work and wish them to attend breakfast club prior to the summer school starting and/or to attend Teatime club after the summer school prior to being collected. £ 3.00 per hour. Please ask for details when booking.

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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CASTING
We are NOW looking for submissions from Actors for Romeo & Juliet and our Christmas shows.

AUDITIONS are being held in Wrexham during June, July and August

6 actors are required for Romeo & Juliet (4 Male, 2 Female)
Rehearsals start on 1^st September (3 weeks), Tour run until 15^th November.
All actors will play multiple roles and may play both sexes. Experience of working in schools and with Special Needs children is also useful.

BITESIZE is also looking for 15 Actors to cast their Nationwide tours around the Christmas period . All involve playing multiple roles and both sexes; so versatility is a big plus. All actors require a variety of accents please.

Applicants should be good team players, committed to working for young audiences, hard-working, disciplined and conscientious. Successful applicants will be checked by the CRB under the provisions of the PROTECTION of CHILDREN ACT.

Applications should be made in writing.
[Please do NOT telephone , fax or e-mail your details]

We are particularly interested in hearing from Over 25 drivers.

Please include your CV, a recent (preferably 7x5) photograph, a SAE and a covering letter.

(Please note that is you are sending your application in an A4 envelope you will require a LARGE LETTER stamp. BITESIZE will not accept letters which require additional postage payment)

send to:

CASTING
BITESIZE THEATRE COMPANY
8 GREEN MEADOWS
NEW BROUGHTON
WREXHAM, LL11 6SG

Please note: BITESIZE only employs Professional Actors, i.e. Those who have undergone and completed training at a recognised Drama School/University or have significant experience in the profession. More details of our requirements can be found on our Casting page.

There is now a direct rail link between WREXHAM and LONDON MARYLEBONE. 5 trains a day each way; 4 on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Return Fares start from £24. To find out more go to www.hop2london.co.uk.

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.

One hour classes cost £3.00, and two hour classes cost £5.00. (except where indicated)

Monday
6 - 7.30pm Reactivate drama class for Children with Special Needs (includes drink and biscuits).

Tuesday
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (5-11 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11-16 years)
8 - 9pm Casting for TV and Theatre

Wednesday
4 - 5pm Dance (3-6 years)
5 - 6pm Casting for TV and Theatre
5 - 7pm Dance / Drama (5 - 8 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (9-12 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (13-16 years)

Thursday
4.30 - 7pm Private Singing (£6 per 20 minute session- by appointment - Full for this term - waiting list)
5 - 6pm Beginners / Improvers Tap
6 - 7pm Advanced Tap (Entrance standard required)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (5-10 years)
6 - 8pm Dance / Drama (11-16 years)
6 - 7pm Primary Musical Theatre
7 - 8pm Intermediate Musical Theatre
7 - 8pm Advanced Musical Theatre

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.

Recent productions include Cefn Mawr/Annie & Sweet Charity; Tip Top/Oliver & 'Allo 'Allo; Shrewsbury College/Christmas Carol; BADG/Cinderella; Attfield Theatre/Shadowlands; Moele Brace School/Lion, Witch & Wardrobe&Tin Pan Alley; Gwersyllt Junior School/Nativity; Maelor Penley/Oliver; Brynteg/Oliver

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