New Stour & Avon, July 9, 2021
Arts & Entertainment
Stage is set for a great summer of stage
LET’S ROCK: Stagewise is running a summer school this month
“Because we believe in keeping the arts as affordable and inclusive as possible, we have kept our 2019 Summer School prices and will also be offering a sibling discount,” adds Ally. “At Stagewise we are passionate about the value of the arts to the wellbeing of young people. It is vital at the moment that we continue to provide an opportunity to experience and join in with
the performing arts. Singing, dancing and acting inspire creativity and confidence, and are the perfect antidote to the challenging school term children have experienced recently.” Stagewise played an important role in maintaining positive mental health for its young students during the lockdown periods. Its regular Saturday morning workshops moved to the online platform
Zoom, providing a place where children could feel connected and able to express themselves safely, creatively and openly. Stagewise workshops regularly feature an opportunity for children to discuss feelings and benefit from mindful or relaxing activities alongside traditional performing arts.. One mother recalls how her daughter had broken down as a result of the stressful lockdown period. “It was so hard to try and reassure her while also explaining how uncertain everything was. She finally settled when we explained she had the Stagewise Zoom call to look forward to. She came off the call with the biggest smile and looked like a weight has been lifted off her little shoulders.” n The Stagewise Summer School costs £130 for five days. To book your child’s place call Ally Cox on 07702 309 486 or email info@stagewise.co
Shoe-making elves go on tour Dorset-based theatre makers Treehouse are heading out on tour with Artsreach this summer for two special openair performances of their brand new family show The Elves and the Shoemakers. Set in a world without music, where humans have forgotten what dancing is for, the race is on to secretly save the Shoemakers shop from going out of business and to try and find a way to help humans remember music and the joy of dancing - all without being discovered. With themes of kindness and neighbourliness which feel so relevant this year, the Elves
will need everyone’s help in this immersive and interactive show.
Expect live music and the energy, humour and pathos of great storytelling as we rediscover the joy of live events. This brand-new show from Dorset’s own Treehouse Theatre will keep your feet tapping for the rest of the day! Tickets must be booked in advance and full details about the event is available when booking. Visit artsreach.co.uk n Wed August 4, 3pm. Nether Compton Recreation Ground. 01935 815033 n Saturday August 7, 11am. Alderholt Village Hall Field. 07709 933652
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Go straight to the top of the class with the Stagewise Performing Arts Summer School, which runs for five fun-filled days from July 2630 at Lighthouse in Poole. Set to the theme of School’s Out for Summer, Stagewise has created a week full of performing arts activities based on some of your favourite musicals including Matilda, High School Musical, Grease and School of Rock, as well as more recent smash hit shows such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Heathers and The Boy in the Dress. “Our week will be jampacked with acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, script work and lots of arts and crafts,” explains Stagewise principal Ally Cox. “There will even be an opportunity to perform at the end of the week!” The summer school offers two age groups for young performers aged four to eight and nine to 13 years and runs from 9.30am-4pm each day.
Live a more eventful life Friday 6th August Spectacular Tina Turner Tribute Tickets £19.50/£18.50 –––––––– Mon/Tues 6th/7th Sept Beauty & the Beast 7:30pm Tickets £14 –––––––– Thursday 9th September Our fascination with murder throughout history 7:30pm Tickets £22 –––––––– Tuesday 14th September 2pm Tickets £13/£11/£9 –––––––– Saturday 18th September Entertaining, enthralling & electric, the King is back!! 7.30pm Tickets £22
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