THE HEAT WAS ON IN BOURNEMOUTH!
Producers of the smash hit show, The Heat is On returned to the Pier Theatre with their exciting summer show in August 2009.
The show, which features boy band stars, Russ Spencer (Eurovision’s SCOOCH) and Nathan Moor (Brother Beyond) and Stagewise principal, Ally Cox, is the ultimate celebration of the greatest songs from the greatest musicals and movies including Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, High School Musical, Grease and many more!
Once again, the Stagewise team was invited to choreograph and rehearse an ensemble of over 40-young talented local children.
View the Stagewise students performing in 2008 production of ‘The Heat Is On’ to the right!
Russ Spencer (Eurovision’s SCOOCH)
ANTHONY PREPARES FOR THE FLIGHT OF A LIFETIME
Congratulations to Stagewise student, Anthony Jenkins who is about to start rehearsals for the UK National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Anthony, who attends workshops at our Poole branch, has recently finished playing Michael Banks in the UK National Tour of Mary Poppins. He was then chosen from hundreds of young performers to play Jeremy Potts in this smash hit musical, following in the footsteps of his brother Frazer's footsteps who played the same role in the 2007 National Tour.
We are sure Anthony will be truly scrumptious in this new role!
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MARK STARS IN NEW REALITY TV SHOW!
Stagewise acting coach Mark Osmond is set to star in Living TV’s brand new reality show, Four Weddings. Four Weddings sees four brides-to-be put their special day under scrutiny, inviting three rival brides to critique their nuptials in a bid to stage the winning wedding!
Everything is being judged – dresses, venues, catering and presentation!
Mark married his fiancée, actress Sandra Dickinson as part of the series Celebrity Special finale which will be aired on Monday 7 September 2009 @ 9pm on the Living TV channel.
Mark and Sandra are pictured centre at their wedding location, Shepperton Film Studios, alongside Stagewise team guests, Jillie, Ally, Andy and Caroline.
JESS CAN CATCH
Former Stagewise student, Jess Stickley has just been signed to Polydor Records as part of the new girl group pop sensation, 'Girls Can't Catch!'
The band has recently been supporting Girls Aloud on tour and were performing at this year's Glastonbury Festival!
Jess is pictured below alongside her band mates and Radio 1 DJs.
ABBAMANIA NEEDS YOU!
After four successful years, Stagewise has been invited back by Handshake Productions to perform in their smash hit touring production of ABBAMANIA when it arrives at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth this summer!
'ABBA MANIA' takes the audience back to 1979 when Abba ruled the airwaves. Abba Mania has enjoyed success in London's West End and has since been performed all over the world.
We are looking for a cast of 20 students aged between 8 and 17 years of age who will perform at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth on three consecutive Sundays later on this summer:
Sunday 22 August, Sunday 5 September and Sunday 12 September 2010
Open auditions (Stagewise students only) will be held on Friday 25 June 2010 at Lighthouse, Poole in The Studio from 6pm onwards. Please note there are no allocated times and you must be prepared to wait. To audition, students must prepare the Abba songs 'I Have A Dream' and the chorus from 'Fernando' to sing unaccompanied in front of the audition panel.
Auditions and all rehearsals will be held at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts.
Please also note that students, who are successful in being chosen for this production, must have a Stagewise t-shirt or hoody to wear at rehearsals and whilst at the Pavilion Theatre. T-Shirts £10/£12, Hoodies £18/£20.
Costume
Students who are chosen to take part in this production will need to provide their own black trousers and plain black school shoes/jazz shoes. You will also need to purchase a white t-shirt from Stagewise for this production.
Students can only audition if they are available for all of the dates and times opposite:
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to perform with an Award winning cast in this ultimate Abba production. Good luck!
Show Dates
Sunday 22 August 2010 - 5pm - 8.45pm @ Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Sunday 5 September 2010 - 6.30pm - 8.45pm @ Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Sunday 12 September 2010 - 6.30pm - 8.45pm @ Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
WOW - WHAT A YEAR!
A round up of 2009 – and what a year it was! As well as all of the excellent work our students have produced in their weekly workshops, Stagewise students were involved in some fantastic productions and projects throughout the year.
At Easter we took an exclusive look behind-the-scenes at BBC Television Centre. In May we staged our biggest production yet, IDOLS, which starred 150-talented Stagewise students! In July we popped on our flares in ABBAMANIA at the Pavilion Theatre. In the summer, it was hot when Stagewise students were invited back to appear at the Pier Theatre in THE HEAT IS ON starring Russ Spencer from Eurovision entry, SCOOCH and 80s pop sensation, Nathan Moore, together with Stagewise Principal, Ally Cox.
JOIN IN JANUARY
As a special offer and to get 2010 off to a great start – Stagewise students are invited to bring a friend to their workshop in January and if they join for the term, we will give you a £10 Theatre Token to say THANK YOU!
You can use your Theatre Tokens to pay for tickets at over 230 different theatre nationwide, including London’s West End. There is no expiry date so you can choose exactly where and when to use them.
All you have to do is tell a friend about Stagewise and invite them to book a free introductory workshop by calling the Stagewise Hotline on 0844 414 3004. If they join for the term, you will receive your special theatre token from us.
*Offer ends 31st January 2010.
ALEX IN AFRICA
Stagewise Advanced Performers student, Alex Longman, was selected by her school to visit Ethiopia and work in the heart of the Addis Ababa slums. The school students provided educational supplies and worked closely with special needs children aged from 3 years and up.
The Stagewise Team packed Alex’s suitcases full of Stagewise t-shirts and baseball hats to give to those who were in need of an early Christmas present! Well done Alex for working so hard!
