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November/December 06
Les Misérables Production Week
Cast calls for the Les Misérables production week are as follows;
Saturday 9th 9am-12pm: vocal rehearsal with Mr Hunter in G59
Saturday 9th 12pm-5:30pm: vocal rehearsal with orchestra in G59
Sunday 10th 9am-2pm: vocal rehearsal with Mr Hunter and mic check
Sunday 10th 2pm-6pm: technical rehearsal
Monday 11th 6pm-11pm: dress rehearsal
Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th 6pm-11pm: performances
Please note we may also need to call students out of lessons Monday 11th for additional rehearsals. Most crew members have been emailed detailed schedules for the week, but if you need a copy please see David Williams.
We realise this is quite a demanding schedule, with late finishes, so we’re in the process of making arrangements to take you off timetable for parts of the production week. You should receive a letter to pass on to Parents/Guardians next week with further information. As and when the information becomes available it will also be posted here on the Les Misérables and news page of the website.
Please try to get plenty of sleep and eat well over the next few weeks as the production approaches, you’ll need all the rest and energy you can get in preparation.
Costume and Props Update
The wardrobe team are still waiting for parts of costumes, in particular old clothes for prisoners and smart for wedding girls (sash etc). We also still need a number of props so please see Lesley Thomas if you may be able to help.
Finally, we'd just like to say thanks for the hard work everyone has put in over the last few months, just another few weeks until it should all pay off!
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September/October 06
Les Misérables
With our production of Les Mis only weeks away all cast and crew need to attend rehearsals Wednesdays 6pm-9pm & Sundays 10am-3pm from now on, unless specifically told otherwise. If you haven't already done so it's important to research your character and the play, provide your basic costume, a coat hanger and label. Set construction is now well underway and advertising has begun. Tickets are available via Student Services, £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.
The wardrobe team continue to meet Wednesdays 3:15pm-6pm & crew now need to start attending meetings/training sessions 3:15pm-4:15pm.
If you have missed any of the payment deadlines for the Les Mis party (at The Park, Wick) please see JFd ASAP if you'd like to attend, as the Manor House have set a deadline of Wednesday 8th November.
For further information about any of these things please see the Les Misérables webpage and remember to check regularly for updates.
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May/June 06
NeedLess Greed
NeedLess Greed will be performed by Year 10 BTEC students at 8pm in Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. All are welcome to hear the keynote speaker Glyn Ford MEP (who is flying in from Brussels especially for this event) starting at 7pm.
Further information for Cast & Crew can be found in the "BTEC Diploma" section of the website.
Les Misérables Rehearsals, Trip & Party
Rehearsals for Les Misérables are well underway and going very successfully, keep up the good work everyone! Please remember to regularly check the "Les Misérables" section of the website for the latest information.
We are pleased to announce a trip to see the London production of Les Misérables on Monday 24th July. Letters are now available with further information. Reply slips need to be returned to student services with payment by Thursday 25th May. No payments can be accepted after this date. Please see the "Trips and Visits" section of the website for further information. (Open to all those involved with Les Misérables, but priority goes to cast as there are only a limited number of tickets available).
A party will be held on Monday 18th December at The Park, Wick (formerly Tracey Park). This will be a private function, with sole use of the Manor House, for 100-130 people. The party costs £35 per head, which includes a 3 course Christmas special dinner, arrival drinks and a DJ. The dress code will be formal. This event is open to all involved with Les Misérables, as a chance to get together and celebrate after the hard work of the production week! Further information will be available in the "Trips and Visits" section of the website and in a letter soon.
The Miracle
NIPA's performance of The Miracle, part of NT Shell Connections, has been selected to go through to the regional festival at the egg (Theatre Royal Bath). You can catch NIPA's performance on Sunday 28th May at 20:30. Tickets are available via the Theatre Royal Bath's box office on 01225 448844. Further information for cast and crew can be found on the "Shell Connections" page of the website.
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March/April 06
The Miracle
Tickets for The Miracle by Lin Coghlan are now available for £3 from student services or on the door, but please book early to avoid disappointment! Performances are on the 22nd, 23rd & 24th March in the Giotto Arts Centre.
Les Misérables
Audition information for Les Misérables has now been announced. For further information please visit the Les Misérables section of this website.
Examination Performances
Year 11 BTEC Performing Arts students are currently devising their Final Major Project. Year 13 AVCE students are in the process of finishing their final piece which will be performed on 28th March. You are most welcome to attend these performances in the Giotto Arts Centre.
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January/February 06
The Wall
NIPA's production of The Wall was very successful, attracting a large audience for each of the performances. A DVD of the production will be available shortly, and we also hope to publish photos on the website very soon.
The Miracle
Rehearsals for The Miracle are now well underway, with the performance getting ever closer (22nd, 23rd and 24th March).
Mother Savage
Travelling Light Theatre Company visited SBL for the day on 20th February with their production of Mother Savage. The Company held workshops for some of year 9 and all 240 year 9 students watched the production in the afternoon, followed by a discussion with the actors. The play was also performed in the evening for the wider school community.
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November/December 05
BTEC Yr10 Music Concert
BTEC Yr10 music students had a very successful informal concert on Monday 21st November. A variety of music exam pieces were performed.
The Wall
NIPA present Pink Floyd’s The Wall on 13th, 14th, and 16th December at 7pm in the Giotto Arts Centre. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3 for concessions, available via Student Services on 01454 868035.
Shell Connections
Hot off the press! NIPA has just been informed that their first choice play has been accepted for the Shell Connections programme: The Miracle by Lin Coghlan.
The Shell Connections Retreat was attended this weekend, Friday 25th – Sunday 27th November, by teachers who will be working with the NIPA company.
BTEC Yr11 "The Queen Must Die"
BTEC Yr11 present David Farr's "The Queen Must Die" on Tuesday 17th January 2006 at 6.30pm in the Giotto Arts Centre.
Les Misérables
We will be looking for a skilled group ready to work on next year’s production of Les Misérables. Students from within the Kingswood partnership will also be invited to audition and join NIPA.
Anybody Out There?
Parents and community friends, do you have any time you would be able to volunteer on a regular basis? Would you be willing to participate in initial workshops to then work as an associate director on student performances?
We hope that some of you would be able to contribute as we build and expand our in house theatre company to build excellent performance work in and around our community. If you could contribute any time to NIPA please contact Jane Farrimond and Fran Harland on 01454 868020.
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September/October 05
All members of the BTEC Performing Arts courses in Music, Production and Acting, will automatically be eligible to join NIPA from September 2005.
Those electing to be part of the team for Shell Connections in whatever capacity will need to be members of NIPA as we will be entering the forum as the in-house youth theatre of Sir Bernard Lovell School.
Watch this space for further news about Shell Connections and the choice of plays to be made between 21st October and 4th November.
The corporate style T’shirts and zipped fleece with the NIPA logo are for sale and if we don’t have your size be sure to put your request in before the next bulk order.
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