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Cavat Senior Summer Show – Saturday 27th June
Cavat Junior Summer Show – Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July
Cavat Notices:
LAMDA Exams
All exams will take place on Sunday 15th March at Sanderstead Memorial Hall. Sylvia will notify LAMDA students
of final rehearsal and individual exam times. There is a dress rehearsal on Sun 8th March, you should’ve already
received your allocated time for this. Details on the website.
Watch Week
There will be no Watch Weeks at the end of the spring or summer term due to the classes rehearsing for the
shows.
Roger’s Drama Classes
The only exception regarding Watch Week is Roger’s drama classes on a Saturday at Ridgeway School. As the
drama classes will not be in the show, parents are still welcome to watch the drama classes on the last week of
the spring and summer terms.
Summer School
Summer will be Mon 20th July – Fri 24th July. Letters will be available in the summer term from Caroline or from
the website to book your place.
Fees
Summer Term fees will include a costume hire fee (approximately £5 - £10 per costume) and include a fee for the
show rehearsal on Sun 21st June.
Printing Error!
Please note that the Summer Term half term is Saturday 23rd May - Sun 31st May inc.
Summer Show
There will be two separate shows this year depending on your child’s age. Children in the show must do all
performances, the exception being the 2½ – 4yr olds and how tired they feel.
Ridgeway Junior Show Pupils
These children will be needed on Sunday 21st June at 10-11am to run their numbers on the stage at Sanderstead
Memorial Hall.
Show Tickets
Tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Please purchase tickets in advance, as it is very likely that
they would have sold out by the day.
Senior Show
Tickets for the senior show will go on sale after the Easter holiday and can be purchased directly from the
Ashcroft Theatre Box Office. The number is 020 8688 9291
Tickets in the stalls are £12, balcony £10 and children under 12, £8.
Show participants will be unable to watch the show, and therefore do not require tickets
Junior Show
Tickets for the junior show will go on sale after the May half term.
Tickets are £5, no concessions.
Show participants are welcome to watch the show when they are not on stage. They do not require
tickets.
Junior show Tickets will be available from Sanderstead Memorial Hall on Saturdays 9am-11am, Tuesdays 4:155:15pm & Thursdays 3:30-5:15pm. Also from Ridgeway School on Saturday at 9am-12. Please note they are not
available until after the May Half Term. Cash or cheque only please, we do not have a credit or debit card facility.
Adverts
If you wish to advertise in the Senior Show programme, please contact Caroline.
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DIARY DATES
Date(s)
Venue
LAMDA exams
Sun 15th March
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Modern & Tap exams
Sun 29th March
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
End of Spring Term
Sun 29th March
No Watch Week, except Drama.
Summer Term begins
Sat 25th April
Bank Holiday, No Lessons
Mon 4th May
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
+ Christ Church, Purley
Half Term
Sat 23rd May- Sun 31st May inc.
All venues
Photocall Week –
Seniors & Juniors
Sat 13th June – Friday 19th June
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Bring your costumes to lessons
Photocall Day –
Seniors & Juniors
Sat 20th June
Ridgeway School
Bring your costumes to lessons
Ridgeway Junior show pupils
rehearsal
Sun 21st June, 10-11am
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Senior Show Rehearsal
Sun 21st June at 11:30am - 3pm
Bring Food & Drink.
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Photocall Day –
Seniors & Juniors
Mon 22nd June
Christ Church, Purley
Bring your costumes to lessons
No lessons
Sat 27th June
All venues
Senior Show Dress Rehearsal
Remember your costumes
Sat 27th June
The Ashcroft Theatre – Stage Door
Please arrive at 9:30am
Senior Show
Sat 27th June 2pm & 6pm
The Ashcroft Theatre
DVD Recording of Show
Sat 27th June
The Ashcroft Theatre
Junior Show
Remember your costumes
Fri 3rdJuly 6.00pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Please arrive no later than 5:45pm
DVD Recording of Show
Fri 3rd July
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
No Lessons
Fri 3rd July
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Junior Show
Remember your costumes
Sat 4th July 10.00am & 2.00pm
No Lessons
No Lessons
Sat 4th July
Sat 4th July
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Please arrive no later than 9:45pm
Please arrive no later than 1:45pm
Ridgeway School
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Summer Term Finishes
Sun 4th July
Summer School
Mon 20th July – Fri 24th July
Autumn Term begins
Mon 7th Sept
Watch Notice Board for Details
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The Senior Show
Location:
The Ashcroft Theatre, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Show Rehearsal:
Sunday 21st June 11:30am-3pm at Sanderstead Memorial Hall.
Dress Rehearsal:
Saturday 27th June at the Ashcroft Theatre at 9:30am.
Shows:
Saturday 27th June at 2pm & 6pm
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On the 27 June children should come prepared to stay all day, 9:30am – 8pm approx. This includes time
for breaks supervised by chaperones.
The Senior Show at the Aschroft Theatre will involve the following Cavat classes;
Day
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Class Time
4.30pm – 5.15pm
5.15pm - 6.00pm
6.00pm - 7.00pm
7.00pm – 7.45pm
5.15pm - 6.00pm
6.00pm - 6.45pm
Venue
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Christ Church, Purley
Christ Church, Purley
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
5.15pm - 6.00pm
6.00pm - 7.00pm
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Wednesday
Wednesday
4.30pm – 5.15pm
5.15pm - 6.10pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
3.45pm – 4.30pm
4.30pm – 5.15pm
5.15pm - 6.15pm
6.15pm - 7.30pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
4.00pm – 4.45pm
4.45pm - 6.00pm
6.00pm – 7.00pm
7.00pm - 7.45pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
10.30am - 11.15am
11.15am - 12.00pm
12.00pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.30pm
10.30am - 11.15am
11.15am - 12.00pm
12.00pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Singing Classes
Frankie’s Ballet class at Ridgeway School
Frankie’s Ballet class at Ridgeway School
Frankie’s Ballet class at Ridgeway School
Frankie’s Ballet class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & tap class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & tap class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & tap class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & tap class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & tap class at Ridgeway School
All Laura’s singing classes at Ridgeway School except 10.30-11.15
This will be in the junior show.
Parking at the Ashcroft Theatre
Fairfield halls has an underground car park.
Dropping off & collection Details
We will meet the children at the stage door of the Ashcroft Theatre at 9:30 am on Sat 27th June. The Stage door
entrance is on the left just before the entrance into Fairfield car park down the ramp.
Children should then be collected from the stage door after the second show at approximately 8.15pm, the
chaperones will bring them to the stage door. Children should arrive and leave the theatre in their own clothes, not
in costume
Chaperones
Children will be supervised by parents who have very kindly volunteered their help and hold a CRB Police check.
No other parents are allowed back stage. If you hold a CRB and would like to help, please contact Caroline.
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At The Ashcroft Theatre
All children will be allocated a numbered dressing room according to their age and the classes they take.
Children will then be called to the stage less than ten minutes before they are due on
Children will be escorted quietly to the stage and back again to their dressing room
Children must not wander around the theatre; this includes entering the theatre to watch the show.
All children must stay in their dressing rooms.
Hair & Make-Up
Make up should be worn, children should bring their own make-up and the chaperones and older students
will help them.
Hair cannot be left loose. Please bring a brush and hair bands with you
It must be neat and tidy and pulled off the face, it does not have to be fully up at the back
Please take into consideration any headbands or hats that need to be worn as part of the costume
Back Stage Discipline
Children should be told it is very important they are quiet and calm whilst backstage as this area can become very
busy during Showtime.
Between Performances on Saturday 27th June
Children will be supervised by chaperones and have time to eat and have a break.
Ensure they bring a packed lunch & dinner between shows
It is helpful if they wear tops that do not have to be dragged over their heads because of their hair.
Zippers are perfect.
Please ensure they bring travel size games or colouring books/pencils to prevent boredom between
shows
The Junior Show
Location:
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Rehearsal for Ridgeway Junior Show Pupils:
Sun 21st June, 10—11am, Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Dress Rehearsal:
None
Shows:
Friday 3rd July at 6pm and Saturday 4th July at 10.00am and 2.00pm.
The Junior Show at Sanderstead Memorial Hall will involve the following classes at Cavat;
Day
Monday
Monday
Monday
Class Time
3.45pm - 4.30pm
3.45pm - 4.30pm
4.30pm - 5.15pm
Venue
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Christ Church, Purley
Christ Church, Purley
Tuesday
Tuesday
3.45pm - 4.30pm
4.30pm - 5.15pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Wednesday
3.45pm - 4.30pm
Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
9.00am - 9.45am
9.45am - 10.30am
10.30am - 11.15am
11.15am - 12.00pm
9.00am - 9.45am
9.45am - 10.30am
9.00am - 9.45am
9.45am - 10.30am
10.30am - 11.15am
Emma ‘s class at Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Emma ‘s class at Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Emma ‘s class at Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Emma ‘s class at Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Frankie’s Ballet class at Ridgeway School
Frankie’s Ballet class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & Tap class at Ridgeway School
Natalie’s Modern & Tap class at Ridgeway School
Laura’s Early Stages Drama & Singing class at Ridgeway School
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The junior show is much more informal than the senior show and children in the show can sit with their parents /
friends when they are not on stage.
Parents are responsible for making sure their child is supervised during the show and to bring them backstage
when it is nearly time for their number or to get changed.
There will be running orders backstage of the show and in the audience. Children should arrive in their 1st
costume but after the last show they should have their own clothes to go home in, as costumes will be collected in
after the last show on Sat 4th July.
I would be very grateful to any parents who can help put away the chairs after the 2pm show on Saturday 4th July
and generally tidy up after the shows have finished.
Summer Show Photo Call
There will be a professional photographer taking group photos of the children in costume that can then be
purchased on the show days.
Please make sure their hair is tidy for the photos
If a costume is forgotten the child cannot be included in the photo
Any parents who can help on the photo days would be very welcome especially for younger children
Please note if your child has classes on two different days they will need costumes for both of them.
Photo call for the Shows
Sat 13th-19th June for classes at Sanderstead Memorial Hall
Sat 20th June for classes at Ridgeway School
Mon 22nd June for classes at Christ Church, Purley
Costumes
A costume hire fee (approximately £5 - £10 per costume) will be added to next term’s fees, varying class to class.
This is a very fair contribution as some dance schools would ask parents to purchase all their entire costumes.
Unless notified on non participation by the end of the spring term, the costume hire will still be added to all
accounts.
Children will be given their costumes a couple of weeks before the show, please make sure they have bags with
them at dancing or singing classes during the summer term to take their costumes home in. No costumes will be
allowed out of the class without a bag to put them in.
They are expected to:Look after them, not to let friends or siblings try them on at home.
Not to eat or drink in costume.
Bring the entire costume to the photo call, dress rehearsal and, of course, the shows!
Costumes should be looked after between shows and not left unattended at the Theatre.
Please check there will be a note with the costumes regarding additional items required ie white socks,
tights etc.
After the last show costumes should handed into a member of staff in the changing area you are allocated
If your child arrives to the show in their costume please make sure they have clothes to go home in.
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Junior & Senior Show DVD to purchase
Both shows will be recorded by a professional production company.
Order forms will be on your seats at the shows.
Due to legislation to protect children, it is not permitted for anyone to take photos or video the children in
either the Junior or Senior show.
If you do not want your child involved in the photo call or to be videoed by the professional production company
please let me know in writing. Likewise, if you do not want a photograph including your child to be published on
the Cavat Theatre Arts website or for publicity purposes, please let me know in writing.
And finally …
As you can imagine both shows take a huge amount of organisation and despite how prepared I try and be, things
can change leading up to the show. Any further updates will be put up on the notice boards and on the website
www.cavattheatrearts.co.uk No further newsletters will be issued until September.
I am also looking for a number of volunteers to help at both senior and junior shows. Anyone who can help ……
please let me know.
I hope you and your families enjoy watching the children perform and most importantly the children enjoy the
whole show experience.
Good luck to everyone involved and a big Thank You for having the patience to read through this newsletter!!
If you have any queries regarding the show or any other problem please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you
Caroline Aslett