Easter Drama & Creative Arts Holiday Club

EASTER Drama & Creative Arts Holiday Club

Calling all creative kids!

Join Intrepid this Easter for a week packed with great drama & creative arts activities – we will come with armfuls of great costumes and props and let our imaginations do the rest!

Tuesday 2^nd – Friday 5^th April 2013
9.15am - 3.15pm

Southover Church Hall, St James St, Lewes for 4-11year olds.

Children can attend for just one day or up to four - lots of discounts available for friends/sibling bookings and for multiple days.

Our rate is only £3.66 per hr when you book more than one day or book with friends.

One day/one child £24
More than one day £22 per day

Siblings or friends of three or more £22 per child

If you have a Lewes FC Spend & Save Card, we will give you an additional 5% off the total price.

We also do extended days from 8.30am - 4pm at £5 per day per child

We are booking now and you can reserve your spaces by calling 07840 166 947 (Richard) or email intrepidtheatrecic@btconnect.com

What we did on our February Holiday Club

February Drama & Creative Arts Holiday Club

February half term was great fun this year. Our Viking theme went down a storm with the children. Each day we explored a different story through drama and improvisation, followed by a creative arts make. You can see in the pictures examples of what we made and the creativity each child displayed - Our youngest child was 4 and oldest 11 years.

We had five full days available and each one was busy, in fact it was our busiest holiday activity apart from Summer School. We'll be running all week during each of the half terms now plus Easter and also we have 3 weeks of Summer School to look forward to.

The weather was kind to us. It was dry all week - that has to be a first in recent times. It was also sunny most of the week but became gradually colder and  the wind picked up. But that didn't put off the kids who enjoyed playing outside during breaks - well, most of the time.

Thanks to our assistants this week: Rory, Adam, Gracie & Emilly.

Parents really appreciate what we do on our holiday activities. We combine experienced teachers with young assistants. Our week is thoroughly planned out and each day is different but we also allow for children's ideas and input and incorporate them into our day. We ensure our creative makes are high quality and we build in additional activities to 
take on board different ages, interests and skills.

This is what made Intrepid an award-winning company in arts & education - our attention to detail, our creativity, organisation and meeting the needs of children and parents.

So, next up is Easter Holiday Club and we will be running Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th April and you can book now office@intrepidinspires.co.uk 

Our Early Bird Summer School offer will be available shortly too, so look out for that.

New look for YPT (Youth theatre)

YPT - spring term 2013

It always feel great when you have something new to wear. YPT's new look black T Shirts with our logo embroidered into the top left have given our young people something to wear with pride.

We've got a great bunch attending YPT this term. We focus their energy, encourage them to lead and make creative decisions and guide them towards performance each term.

This spring has a skills focus and leads towards recognition of their efforts with our award for progression - Intrepid Steps. Plus, they can opt to take a Trinity Guildhall accredited award.

Trinity Guildhall http://www.trinitycollege.co.uk/ offer young people a practical and engaging way to develop and seek accredited recognition, which can be practically used as points towards UCAS applications further down the line.

Charlie, YPT's leader and main Theatre Centre teacher has recently graduated from www.cssd.ac.uk and comes equipped with fine training in drama and theatre. Charlie first came to Intrepid as a 13yr old, attending our youth theatre. She's returned many times since and now she is the latest addition to our skilled team.

Now check out these great shots from James McCauley http://www.jamesmccauley.com/ of YPT in their new T shirts.

To join YPT and find out about all we do, email Richard office@intrepidinspires.co.uk 

February half term fun!

Drama & Creative Arts Holiday Club

Calling all creative kids!

We are going all Viking with our theme this half term making: Viking art, jewellery, swords, shields and head gear; we may even make a Viking long boat!

Join Intrepid this half term for a week packed with great drama & creative arts activities.

Monday 18^th – Friday 22^nd February 2013
9.15am - 3.15pm

Ideal for 4-11yr olds

Children can attend for just one day or up to five - lots of discounts available for friends/sibling bookings and for multiple days.

Our rate is only £3.66 per hr when you book more than one day or book with friends.

One day/one child £24
More than one day £22 per day

Siblings or friends of three or more £22 per child

If you have a Lewes FC Spend & Save Card, we will give you an additional 5% off the total price.

We also do extended days from 8.30am - 4pm at £5 per day per child

We are booking now and you can reserve your spaces by calling 07840 166 947 (Richard) or email intrepidtheatrecic@btconnect.com

Theatre Centre - Aladdin production December 2012

The genie of the lamp

Aladdin - the boy who followed his dreams 

Aladdin was performed on Sat 8 Dec to a lovely audience at the All Saints Centre, Lewes. 

The children & production team all worked their socks off to produce a wonderfully colourful show - we even had a few of those random onstage moments that brought a chuckle from the audience and also spontaneous applause for acting moments.

Jaffar in the background

Our very young cast, aged from 4 years (Reception aged children) to 10 years (Year 5) were mostly new to performing on stage. We usually perform in traverse ( on the floor of the main hall) and all our young actors are visible throughout the performance. As the venue had just fitted new retractable seating we felt compelled to use the stage for the first time in many years.

Prince Ali - trying to impress the Princess

We created a thrust to enable to enable the children to perform closer to the audience, so their voices could be heard clearly. The back of the stage was brought forward by using a white cloth screen that spanned the majority of the stage. This worked when lit from the front, with colour, but behind to enable us to cast a shadow of the image of Jaffar and the Princess; it also enabled us to create images of the palace, the mountains, the enchanted garden and a town-scape.

The genie of the ring with Aladdin

All the costumes were hand made by Ann Martin, a local seamstress, who has her own Aladdin's cave of materials. Intrepid now have a substantial stock of costumes, props and also set materials. We are really bursting at the seams!

Director & writer: Alison West
Main teacher: Charlie May Hill
Teaching Assistant: Rory Bines-Morris
Lighting by Pete Olsen, Set design & painting by Cassandra Joucerand.
ASMS: Gracie & Esme
FOH: Millie, Tamara & Adam

Photographs - the very talented James McCauley kindly took a few shots of the final rehearsals and here's a few here for you to enjoy.

Looking forward to spring term 2013

Theatre Centre Open Day

• Theatre Centre Open Day Saturday 12th January 2013 A great opportunity for new children to try out our classes: Beginners (2-4yr olds) 9am - 9.45am First Stage (4 - 7yr olds) 9.45am - 10.45am Centre Stage (7 - 10yr olds) 10.45am - 12.15pm YPT (10-14yr olds) 12.15pm - 1.30pm Parents and kids will be welcomed by friendly, professional staff - plus there will be free drinks and nibbles at the foyer bar. If you'd like to come along, please give Richard a call on 07840 166 947 or email us at intrepidtheatrecic@btconnect.com Intrepid is an award-winning professional theatre company for children & young people based in Lewes, East Sussex.

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Theatre Centre Open Day Sat 8th Sept

Theatre Centre - performing arts for children & young people

On Saturday 8th September, we are opening our doors at the All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes for an OPEN DAY.

It's the perfect opportunity to meet the team, try our classes, see some of our work, our props and costumes and find out more about what we do just before we start the term on Sat 15th Sept.

We also have two new classes we'll be running and so please spread the word.

9am - 9.45am Beginners - a brand new class for children turning 3 this autumn - right up to 4 years. The class is designed as an introduction to drama, movement & song.

9.45 - 10.45am First Stage - an established class for infant aged children.

10.45am - 12.15pm Centre Stage - our second established class designed for junior aged kids.

12.15 - 1.30pm YPT - a new time slot for our youth theatre, perfect for 11-14yr olds.

You can either call us on 07840 166 947/01273 476 226 or email us office@intrepidinspires.co.uk for more information.

Or take a look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Intrepid-Theatre/192306717481524

Intrepid is your local award-winning, professional theatre company for children & young people.

Theatre Centre (Lewes) Performing Arts for 2 - 14 yr olds

Theatre Centre – high quality performing arts for 2 – 14 years            

Intrepid is an award-winning, professional, theatre company for children & young people based in Lewes, East Sussex. We provide high quality performing & creative arts activities year round. We also practice as theatre professionals throughout the southeast on a range of funded theatre & creative learning projects. Intrepid was formed in 1998 and is a not-for-profit community interest company.

Our activities in Lewes are: Theatre Centre, Holiday Activities (drama & creative arts), Summer School, Birthday parties & Event workshops in schools.

About Theatre Centre – great benefits for children & parents               

• High quality professional tuition in drama, movement & song
• Professional writer creates an individual script for each class, each term
• Classes also have support from voluntary teaching assistants
• Each term has a different focus, complete with a lesson plan for each class and scheme & work for each term
• Intrepid Steps/Trinity Guildhall/Arts Award – progression & opportunities to gain accreditation on the national framework of qualifications
• Great value for money
• Discounts available

Class	Age group	KS	Skills	Progression	Presentation	Class Max Nos.	Length of class	Saturday class times
Beginners	2.5-4s	Foundation	Explore creativity & story through drama, music & movement	Intrepid Steps	Informal with parents/new members	10	45 minutes	9am – 9.45am
First Stage	4-7s	KS1 (Rec – Yr 2)	Drama, movement & song	Intrepid Steps/Trinity/Guildhall	Friends & family & open to public/new members	16	1 hour	9.45am – 10.45am
Centre Stage	7-11s	KS2 (Yrs 3-6)	Drama, movement & song	Intrepid Steps/Trinity/Guildhall	Friends & family & open to public/new members	16	1 hour 30 minutes	10.45am – 12.15pm
YPT	11-14s	KS3 (Yrs 7-9)	Performing arts & creativity skills	Arts Award /Trinity Guildhall	Peers, friends & family/new members	16	1 hour 15 minutes	12.15pm – 1.30pm

Theatre Centre – More about the classes & each term

Every class at Theatre Centre is structured with a lesson plan and each week builds on the previous week through a carefully planned scheme of work. Skills, team work, confidence and creativity are built on each week – regardless of the term’s focus - so children can join anytime of the year.

Intrepid is a story focused company and so all our creativity comes through our exploration of the story.

• Beginners (2.5 - 4s) offers a great introduction to creativity and where parents can stay but are encouraged to leave when the child is settled.
• First Stage (4 – 7s) offers children focused & fun creative journeys and opportunities to enjoy presenting to friends and family.
• Centre Stage (7-11s) a great class for kids who love working together, being creative & performing.
• YPT (11-14s) perfect for young people wishing to take performing arts to a new level & work with their own ideas.

Progression

Being creative is great but we also like to feel we are making progress and learning. We provide a structured guide to progression called, Intrepid Steps. We will give you information on this on joining the class. Each class has their own Intrepid Steps – specially written for their age group.

At First Stage & Centre Stage class we also offer opportunities, in the spring term, to take an accredited exam with Trinity Guildhall. The Intrepid Steps will have provided each student, ready to take the exam, to be best equipped to complete it successfully.

At YPT class, we also offer Trinity Guildhall during the spring term but also the opportunity to take an Arts Award.

Intrepid Theatre is a Welcome Centre for Arts Award.

Details for both organisations are here: www.trinitycollege.co.uk                www.artsaward.org.uk  

Alison West (Creative Director of Intrepid Theatre) – Training qualifications/writing experience

Alison is an Arts Award Moderator and has been trained to deliver Arts Award Bronze, Silver & Gold (11+) and also Creative & Explore (7+). Alison is also an accredited Performance Coach through Arts Council Cultural Leadership Programme and has First Class B.A Drama & post graduate degree in Directing.

Alison is a member of New Writing South and has over 10 years’ experience writing adaptations of stories both classic & contemporary, worked collaboratively as a writer on theatre & community arts projects and also created numerous published educational materials.

What we do each term    

Autumn term

Class	Age group	Focus	Progression	Presentation
Beginners	2.5 - 4s	Selected story creatively explored, with areas of creativity shared at the end of the term.	Intrepid Steps – individual written feedback for each child.	Informal with parents/new members.
First Stage	4-7s	Fully costumed presentation with props & scenery.	Intrepid Steps – group target, individual target & verbal feedback at end of term.	Ticketed event for friends & family & open to public/new members.
Centre Stage	7-11s	Fully costumed presentation with props & scenery.	Intrepid Steps – group target, individual target & verbal feedback at end of term.	Ticketed event for friends & family & open to public/new members.
YPT	11-14s	Devised piece created by the group.	Targets agreed with group.	Peers, friends & family/new members.

Spring term

Class	Age group	Focus	Progression	Presentation
Beginners	2.5-4s	Selected story creatively explored, with areas of creativity shared at the end of the term.	Intrepid Steps – individual written feedback for each child.	Informal with parents/new members.
First Stage	4-7s	Individual skills focus – children can work on agreed poems, sketches, songs & movement pieces. Performed in Intrepid T Shirt & blacks.	Intrepid Steps – group target, individual target & written feedback at end of term (includes Certificate of Achievement).	Presentation for friends & family & open to public/new members.
Centre Stage	7-11s	Individual skills focus – children can work on agreed poems, sketches, songs & movement pieces. Performed in Intrepid T Shirt & blacks.	Intrepid Steps – group target, individual target & written feedback at end of term (includes Certificate of Achievement). Children also work towards a Trinity Guildhall accreditation.	Presentation for friends & family & open to public/new members.
YPT	11-14s	Individual skills focus.	Agreed individual targets and opportunity to work on Trinity Guildhall accreditation.	Peers, friends & family/new members.

Summer term                                

Class	Age group	Focus	Progression	Presentation
Beginners	2.5 -4s	Selected story creatively explored, with areas of creativity shared at the end of the term.	Intrepid Steps – individual written feedback for each child. End of year review.	Informal with parents/new members.
First Stage	4-7s	Partly costumed presentation (with comedy focus) with some props & scenery.	Intrepid Steps – group target, individual target & verbal feedback at end of term. End of year review.	Outdoor event for friends & family & open to public/new members – with invitation to picnic.
Centre Stage	7-11s	Partly costumed presentation (with comedy focus) with some props & scenery.	Intrepid Steps – group target, individual target & verbal feedback at end of term. End of year review.	Outdoor event for friends & family & open to public/new members – with invitation to picnic.
YPT	11-14s	Devised piece or adaptation of play (with comedy focus) – costumed and led by the young people with teacher support.	Targets agreed with group.	Group to decide an outdoor or festival event.

For more details please contact Intrepid directly on 01273 476 226 or email office@intrepidinspires.co.uk