E R T A E TH E GUID
2017
SPRING/SUMMER
STOCKTON
RIVERSIDE
COLLEGE
WELCOME
Don’t miss our fantastic line-up of shows coming to you from Stockton Riverside College. Our Performing Arts students have been working hard to prepare what we are confident will be a spring/summer of entertainment. Whether you enjoy variety, musical theatre or drama, there’s something for everyone. So join us and enjoy the show. For details of all of our theatre shows visit our website: www.stockton.ac.uk/performing-arts/
Details
Performing Arts (Acting) The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Wed 29th March, 7pm A show about the details that are often overlooked in everyday life, influenced by fundamental British values. Acting students have devised this play to tour around local schools, stopping off for this one public performance. Tickets £8/£5
Musical Theatre Fundraiser
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Thurs 30th March, 7pm Come along and enjoy an evening of entertainment with our BTEC Musical Theatre students who will perform a variety of work which they have been working on over the past term. This will include song, dance, and drama and the proceeds of this show will help fund the students’ summer production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats the Musical. This is our most ambitious project to date and we appreciate your support. Tickets £7
Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis FdA/BA Hons Performing Arts
The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Wed 26th April, 7.30pm Thurs 27th April, 7.30pm mat 2pm Fri 28th April, 7.30pm The year is 1669 and London’s theatres have just reopened after 17 years of suppression under the Puritans. The first English actresses appear on the stage and their arrival is greeted with the same level of excitement given to today’s celebrities. Through the fortunes of Nell Gwynn, Elizabeth Farley, Rebecca Marshall, Doll Common and Mary Betterton we learn the precarious lot of Restoration Actresses. Accompanied by a live score from contemporary female artists, with everything from Lady Gaga to Dolly Parton. Tickets £8/£6
HE Final Major Project Season BA Hons Performing Arts
Our HE season offers you the chance to see the amazing work being produced by our BA Hons Performing Arts Top-up students. From casting to technical production, costume, licensing and even ticket sales, our learners are responsible for every aspect of the show production. For ticket prices and availability call the box office on 0333 666 3366.
Eyes Wide Open
Brought to you by Emma Dixon The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Wed 3rd May, 7pm
STIGMA
Brought to you by Chloe McLean The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Thurs 4th May, 7pm
Miscast Musicals
Brought to you by Katie Graham Scunthorpe Congregational Church Fri 5th May, 7pm
T.B.C.
Brought to you by Jamie-Leigh Gowland The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Mon 8th May
Communities Combined
Brought to you by Tom Wells and James Todd The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Tues 9th May, 7pm
Musical Montage
Brought to you by Emily Burrell The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Wed 10th May, 7pm
B.F.A.B Born from a Boombox Brought to you by Adam Harrison The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Thurs 11th May, 7pm
Resonance
Brought to you by Rhys Hammond Booth Phoenix Club, Honley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire Fri 12th May, 7pm
The Taboo Tales
Brought to you by Lauren McGarvey and Sasha Westfield The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Tues 16th May, 7pm
A Celebration Of
Brought to you by Emma Devlin The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Wed 17th May, 7pm
HE End of Year Showcase
The Margaret Armstrong Theatre Thurs 18th May, 7pm An evening of performance, showcasing the work of Higher Education students from throughout the academic year. The night will feature the final assessment process, whilst providing audience members with an insight into HE. Tickets ÂŁ5/ÂŁ4
Cats
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Margaret Armstrong Theatre Wed 14th – Sat 17th June, 7.30pm (mat Sat 17th June, 2pm) We are delighted to announce that this year’s Musical Theatre summer production will be the award winning musical Cats. Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, Cats provides some of the most exciting song and dance numbers in musical theatre history and has been a smash hit in the West End and Broadway for many years. Both technically and physically demanding for our students we do hope you will come along and support what is one of our most exciting projects to date. Tickets £12/£10
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Performing Arts (Acting)
Margaret Armstrong Theatre Tues 27th – Wed 28th June, 7pm (mat Wed 28th June, 1pm) Journey with us to Narnia; an enchanting land where mythical creatures roam, animals speak and the cold-hearted White Witch makes every day winter. Meet the adorable Mr Tumnus and his friends, as they team up to fulfil an ancient prophecy, defeat the witch, restore sunshine and peace to the spell-bound land and return the great lion Aslan to his throne. Tickets £8/£5
Production Arts & Acting Film Premiere Film and TV Production
Margaret Armstrong Theatre Thurs 29th June Walk the red carpet and prepare for the VIP experience as we present the premiere of our Film and TV students’ final projects. Screening a series of short films, this is your chance to be first to see some of the work of those we believe could be the industry’s upcoming talent. Bringing our students’ ideas to life on screen, the showreels demonstrate the technical skills learned. They also feature performances from our Performing Arts Acting students and makeup and special effects from students on our Production Arts Makeup for Media and Performance course. Tickets £3.50
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE... Like what you have seen? Get involved…
Performing Arts Exploring Creative Arts Level 1 One Year This course offers an introduction to a range of creative skills including Performing Arts, Creative Media and Art and Design. Performance Level 2 One Year Develop the skills and confidence you need to make you shine in this competitive industry. Performing Arts Musical Theatre Level 3 Two Years Working on your singing, dancing and acting skills this course is an exciting stepping stone for those hoping to pursue a future career in the industry. Performing Arts Acting Level 3 Extended Diploma Two Years Specialising in live and screen acting this course will give you the handson skills and experience to help prepare you for a future career in theatre, film or TV.
For details on all of our courses visit www.stockton.ac.uk or call our Information Team on 01642 865 566.
CHOOSE
YOUR
course...
Performing Arts Higher Education Foundation Degree in Performing Arts Two years This course, delivered in partnership with Teesside University, will help you to further develop the skills you need to build a career in performing arts. Building on your performance skills you will gain technical knowhow backstage and gain a working knowledge of the wider industry.
BA Hons Performing Arts (Top-up) One Year Today’s production industries demand highly trained, professional practitioners. After successful completion of the FdA in Performing Arts, this additional year of study offers the opportunity to top-up to a full BA Hons degree.
production Arts Production Arts Makeup for Media and Performance Level 3 One year (two year option) Develop the skills needed to work behind the scenes on this course which will teach you specialist makeup and special effect techniques for theatre, TV, film, photography and the catwalk.
Production Arts Costume and Stage Design Level 3 One Year This course will enable you to develop the skills you need to work behind the scenes. It will focus on stage design, lighting, costume and prop design.
film & tv production Creative Film Production Level 3 Extended Diploma Offering hands-on practical experience you’ll learn the technical skills needed to pursue a career in this exciting industry. You will develop camera techniques, film and video editing, writing for film and TV and production management. For details on all of our courses visit www.stockton.ac.uk or call our Information Team on 01642 865 566.
Stockton Riverside College Harvard Avenue Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6FB Tel: 01642 865 566 For details of all of our theatre shows visit our brand new website at: www.stockton.ac.uk/performing-arts/ facebook.com/srcshows/