Cast Members Announced!Sunday 10th May sees the return for the fourth year of the West End & Broadway Songbook concert at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. This annual event which is produced by the Friends of Big Little Theatre School and put together by BIGLITTLE's musical director Colin Billing, combines a cast of professional principal singers, all of whom have West End or leading national tour credits, performing alongside Vision - students from BIGLITTLE's professional development programme. They will be presenting a brand new concert featuring hit songs from musicals old and new. The show is a vital fundraising event for the school, and all of the professional performers give their time free of charge to support the non-profit work of BIGLITTLE and to enhance and improve productions and performance oppourtunities for students.
This year's show features Cassidy Janson (pictured), original cast member of the West End production of Wicked, including performing the role of Elphaba, her other credits include the contemporary hit musical Tick Tick Boom and the principal role of Rusty on the national tour of Footloose. Joining her will be Richard Meek whose credits include the national tours of Joseph, The Rocky Horror Show & Godspell, Jez Unwin who has appeared in the West End productions of Joseph, The Far Pavilions and the recent hugely successful revival of Evita. These three fantastic performers will be joined by others still to be confirmed, plus former BIGLITTLE student Charlie Hawker who has recently completed her training at Mountview Theatre School, and whilst there played Mrs Lovett in Sweeny Todd and has since appeared in Chess in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
This is going to be a great show so make sure you don't miss out! The show will start at 7.30pm and tickets can be booked directly from the Regent Centre on 01202 499199 or from www.regentcentre.co.uk and cost £14 (£12 for concessions).
01 February 2012
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4 Skills Development Musical Theatre 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
02 February 2012
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
04 February 2012
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 12:00 AM - 12:45 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
06 February 2012
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Boys Dance Technique - BOYS DANCE TECHNIQUE CLASS Stage 3/4 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
07 February 2012
Acting - Junior Acting (LAMDA Grades 1-3) 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Intermediate Acting (LAMDA Grades 4-5) 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Acting - Senior Acting (LAMDA Grades 6-8) 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - From Grade 6 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
08 February 2012
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4 Skills Development Musical Theatre 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
09 February 2012
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
11 February 2012
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 12:00 AM - 12:45 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
14 February 2012
Acting - Junior Acting (LAMDA Grades 1-3) 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
20 February 2012
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Boys Dance Technique - BOYS DANCE TECHNIQUE CLASS Stage 3/4 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
21 February 2012
Acting - Junior Acting (LAMDA Grades 1-3) 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Intermediate Acting (LAMDA Grades 4-5) 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Acting - Senior Acting (LAMDA Grades 6-8) 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - From Grade 6 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
22 February 2012
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4 Skills Development Musical Theatre 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
23 February 2012
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
25 February 2012
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 12:00 AM - 12:45 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
27 February 2012
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Boys Dance Technique - BOYS DANCE TECHNIQUE CLASS Stage 3/4 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
28 February 2012
Acting - Junior Acting (LAMDA Grades 1-3) 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Intermediate Acting (LAMDA Grades 4-5) 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Acting - Senior Acting (LAMDA Grades 6-8) 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - From Grade 6 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
29 February 2012
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4 Skills Development Musical Theatre 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
