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TOP HAT AT THE PALLADIUM!!!
On July 18th 2010, we will be holding a massive event at the London Palladium with all proceeds going towards Breakthrough Breast Cancer who work tirelessly towards diagnosis, treatment and support for people with this disease. Angus Kindley will be working with us on this project, one of his main aims is getting people tested sooner, especially those who have cancer sufferers in their family as it can be hereditary. This truly will be an amazing opportunity to perform on a stage that has seen so much talent. Only students from Top Hat will be performing in the show.
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The Event will be a variety performance featuring some of the best content from the Stage 3 & 4’s end of term shows and some exclusive content created specifically for the event. We are also in talks for some special guest stars to make appearances. Watch this space over the coming months for more information.
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JOSEPH CHOIR AT THE ALBAN ARENA!
Top Talent faced it’s largest and most exciting job to date when we received a call from Bill Kenwrights’ team asking us to provide the children's choir in the professioanl UK Tour Production of: “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. The show starred Craig Chalmers - from the BBC show “Any Dream Will Do”, taking the lead role of Joseph.
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LAMDA SUCCESS!
After an intense 10 week term, our LAMDA pioneers have flown to success this week with the announcement that a massive 95% of students passed their Solo Monologue Exams. Jade Wilson the teacher for LAMDA said: “I’m so proud of them and their accomplishments, it was hard work but they really have done well”.
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EDWARD IS OLIVER IN LONDON'S WEST END!!!
Edward Holtom, ten years old from St. Albans and a former St. Albans Top Hat stage 3 student, has just landed the role of Oliver in Cameron Mackintosh's "Oliver" Musical at London's Drury Lane Theatre. Edward started as one of the workhouse boys and the Producers of the show were so impressed with him that they auditioned him privately and was finally given the role after Cameron Mackintosh seen him perform. Edward will be performing from October - March 2010. Well done Ed! You deserve it! Edward is currently on Top Hat's acting agency: Top Talent Agency.
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SUMMER COURSES 2009
Our summer courses of both “The Jungle Book” and “Hairspray” went extremely well. With over 250 students taking part and taking place in Potters Bar, Stevenage, Welwyn, St. Albans and Hertford.
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ALESHA DIXON PAYS A VISIT TO OUR WELWYN AWARDS SHOW!
Top Hat Welwyn's Awards Show took place on saturday the 27th of June at Monks Walk School and to the students surprise, Alesha Dixon turned up to help Warren give out the awards. The end of term show of "High School Musical 2" went extremely well and the students were thrilled with their awards too.
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NEW SATURDAY MORNING SCHOOL OPENING IN ST. ALBANS!
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We are now accepting applications from new students or existing students who wish to switch to our new St. Albans morning school, which will begin on Saturday 26th of September 2009. The class will take place 10am-1pm each Saturday at St. Albans Girls School for all 4 – 17 year olds. As an introductory offer, fees will be ½ price and new students can also come for a FREE trial first. To book a place, please call: 01727 812666
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EDWARD IS A "PREMIER" OLIVER!!!
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Edward Holtom, 9 years old from Top Hat St. Albans, will be joining the cast of "Oliver" in London's West End from June onwards! On top of that, he has also been chosen to appear in a TV Commercial for the Hotel Chain: "Premier Inn", which coincidentally also has an Oliver theme to it. Well done Edward!
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TOP HAT STUDENTS STAR IN NEW FEATURE FILM WITH "TIMOTHY SPALL"!!!
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Five Top Talent Agency children have been chosen to star in a new film starring the legendary "Timothy Spall", called: "Reuniting the Reubins". The film is pipped to appear at lots of film festival circuits. Lewis Coppen, 9, will be playing the role of Meyer in the movie; Alfie Hawkins, 7, will be playing his brother called Yehuda. Elosie Derbyshire, 7, will be playing Young Andie; Jake Lancaster, 8, will be Young Danny and Hugo Jennings, at just 4 years old, will be Young Clarity, Watch this space....
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TOP HAT IS NOW AN "AWARD WINNING" STAGE SCHOOL!!!!!
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On Sunday the 26th of April, Top Hat entered some of our St. Albans stage 4 group into the dance competition: ENERGY OF DANCE in Harpenden. They enetred the "Dance troupe" category and beat off strong competition and won in the finals as the "Best Dance Troupe of Energy of Dance 2009"!!!!
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LOGAN ALSO LANDS ROLE IN "BILLY ELLIOT" IN THE WEST END!
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Fantastic news for Logan News too as he has also landed the role of the small boy in London's West End run of: "Billy Elliot"! Logan is just 5 years old and will be sharing the role with fellow Top Hatter: Morgan Heath. Both boys will be performing from June - November!
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MORGAN LANDS ROLE IN "BILLY ELLIOT" IN THE WEST END!
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Fantastic news for Morgan Heath, aged just 7 and from our Hertford school, as he has just landed the role of the small boy in London's West End run of: "Billy Elliot"! Morgan will be performing from June - November 2009. Congratulations Morgan on such an amazing role!!!!!!
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EASTER 2009 COURSES ARE A BLAST!!!
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Our Easter 2009 Courses of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and "High School Musical 2" went fantastically well. Over 150 children aged between 4-18 years of age took part in the courses. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" took place at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar, the Barn Theatre in Welwyn Garden City and at St. Albans Girls School. As well as that, St. Albans Girls School had a 2nd course due to popular demand, with that being of: High School Musical 2". Principal Warren Bacci said: "I was so thrilled with all the students and teachers, with their hard work and dedication in putting on a show in just one week. It's an amazing achievement, especially as some of the children are so young and many were new to Top Hat's training". To purcahse DVD's from the Easter shows, call Black Cat Video on: 01707 664 356.
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ARRON & ELEANOR WIN IN TALENT SHOW: "FESTIVAL 4 STARS"
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Arron Jackson and Eleanor Pead from Top Hat Potters Bar stage 4, both won in a place in the semi finals of the Talent contest: "Festival 4 stars". Arron won in the "Solo dance Category" in London and Eleanor in the "Solo Singing" category in London.
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ALADDIN SHOW IS A TRIUMPH! "OH, NO IT ISN'T! OH, YES IT IS!!!!!"
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Our christmas Pantomime of: Aladdin has come and gone and what an amazing show it was. The students really pulled off a fantastic show to rapturous applauses. The show took place at Castle Hall Theatre in Hertford and next year's pantomime of Cinderella is already in preparation stages!!! To purcahse DVD's from the Aladdin show, call Black Cat Video on: 01707 664 356. To purcahse photographs visit: www.flashpointpictures.co.uk - then go to Events.
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TOP HAT STUDENTS STAR IN "JOSEPH" IN THE WEST END!
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"Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" in London's West End has just offered many of Top Hat Students a role in the Children's Choir! Tom Dunnigan, Elliot Coleman, Laura Mackie, Niamvh Cloona, Sean Kelly and James Lambert have all been offered a place and will be appearing on stage in the West End as of Febuary 2009. Well done to you all!!!!
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EDWARD BIRCHINALL ON BBC'S CHILDREN IN NEED WITH CAST OF "OLIVER"!
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Edward Birchinall, 9, from our Welwyn School who landed the understudy to Oliver in the London West End run of: "OLIVER"; performed with the whole cast of Oliver, including new Nancy, Jodie Prenger, on BBc's Childern in Need on Friday 14th of November 2008.
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STAGE 4 STUDENT, SOPHIE REEVES IN NEW TESCO VIDEO
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St. Albans stage 4 student, Sophie Reeves, has just landed the lead role in a corporate Tesco tranaing video. Well done Sophie!
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Top Hat Student lands Role in West End: "OLIVER"!
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Edward Birchinall, 9, from our Welwyn School has just landed the understudy to Oliver in the London West End run of: "OLIVER"! He is ever so thrilled and 20 other Top Hat students went up for the audtion this summer, 10 got through the next round; but it was ultimately Ed who won the role and beat off over 6,000 other hopefulls from all over the UK. We are all so proud of him and he has made all the papers too, as well as radio interviews too.
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WATCH TANGO COMMERCIAL STARRING TOP HATTERS!
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22 Top Hat students were chosen to appear in a forthcoming Tango Commercial. Childern aged 5 - 8 years old from various Top Hat schools were chosen and filmed the commercial on the 25th of October. Lewis Coppen, Jake Noble and Tori & Darcie White are also highly featured which you can all watch from the 24th of November at: www.savetango.com
Yet another job well done from Top Talent Agency.
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Tiny Topper Logan stars in AIRWICK Ad on TV!
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Keep your eyes peeled for our very own Tiny Topper, Logan Shearer, 5, from our Welwyn School who will be appearing in a forthcoming AIRWICK Ad on Tv.
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NEW STREET DANCE CLASSES IN ST.ALBANS
STARTS MONDAY 6th 08
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Top Hat Stage School have a new weeknight class for 12 – 17 year olds at St. Albans Girls School. A new funky “Street dance” class every Monday 7.15 - 8.30pm.
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The class will be taught by experienced street dance teacher “Anna Gamester” whose credits include dancing for: Kanye West at the Brit Awards and music videos for the Freemasons, Orson, the Ministry of Sound and Boyzone’s new single, to name but a few. The class is open for all boys and girls of all levels. Beginners are very welcome and each week you will learn funky routines to Hip Hop R&B tracks; learning a variety of skills and moves, along with street locking and popping. You can also come along for a first FREE trail, to see if you like it.
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The class starts Monday the 6th of October until Monday the 8th December and will take place for a 10-week term and costs £60 for the 10-week course or just £40 if you already attend Top Hat on a regular basis.
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IT'S PANTO TIME!
SEP 08
It comes but once a year: our annual theatre show; which normally takes place in the summer. Such as “Musicality” at the Alban Arena or “Stargazer” at the Wyllyotts. This year we have decided to move it to the Christmas Term and we shall be producing the pantomime: “ALADDIN”. It will not only be great fun for the students to put on, but it will also allow us to teach them the art of “pantomime” style acting and comedy skills. “Aladdin” will take place at Castle Hall in Hertford for 5 nights and each Top Hat school will perform on their own. St. Albans school will open on the Saturday the 6th of December; Stevenage will be Sunday the 7th Dec, Welwyn on Friday 12th December and Hertford & Potters Bar on Saturday the 13th December with Hertford’s show at 2pm and Potters Bar at 6pm. Included in term Fees will be 2 Tickets per family given by Top Hat and also costume costs will be included. “Oh no they aren’t”! “Oh yes they are”!!!!
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THOSE LITTLE HORRORS!!! TOP HAT'S SUMMER COURSES 2008
AUGUST 08
The summer courses 2008 were a real hit this holiday. “Little Shop of Horrors” took place at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar, Castle Hall in Hertford and also St. Albans Girls School. Over 150 students aged 4 – 17 years of age took part. Some of the students attend our schools regularly each weekend, but for many children it was their first time performing with Top Hat; for some, it was the first time performing at all. The courses ran for just 5-days and students had to put on the show in this time and they did it with an amazing flair and professionalism. In Welwyn Garden City, the chosen summer course production was “High School Musical”. Again this 5-day course was a complete triumph and starred over 80 children, which was our largest cast we have ever had on any holiday course. Our next Holiday course will take place at Easter: Mon 6th – Fri 10th April 09 at the Wyllyotts in Potters Bar & from Mon 13th – Fri 17th April 2009 in Welwyn and Tues 14th - Sat 18th April in St. Albans.
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WATCH OUT! TOP HAT STUDENTS ARE ABOUT!!!
JULY 08
Top Hat was out and about in June and July at outdoor festivals. Students strutted their stuff, showcasing songs and dance routines to masses of crowds. Up first was the “Mill Mead summer fete” on Sunday the 15th of June. Pupils from our Hertford school showcased pieces from “High School Musical” which they were currently in rehearsals for. Up next was the “Rhythms of the World” festival in Hitchin on Saturday the 12th of July. Students from Stevenage and St. Albans schools braved the rainy weather and gave a show-stopping performance.
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TOP TALENT AGENCY IS LAUNCHED!!!
JULY 08
The first photo shoot session for new faces on the 2008-2009 books of “Top Talent Agency”, took place in July. “The Agency has been set up to represent Top Hat students who are ready to take their talents to a more professional standard” explains Principal Warren Bacci. “Artists on our books will be put forward for castings in film, TV, commercials, modelling and theatre”. Already, children on the agency have been enjoying many castings in London from Theatre to Television adverts. “It is still early days, but we really plan on focusing a lot on this new sister company” hypes Warren. Final submissions for new faces will be the 1st October where a 2nd and last photo session will take place. For information to join the agency: www.toptalentagency.co.uk
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HERTFORD WILDCATS!!! "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE"
JUNE 08
Top Hat Hertford performed an amazing show on Sunday 29th June 2008 at Sele School, with their rendition of "High School Musical". It was also their end of term Awards show and the show could not have been better.
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CIRCUS WORKSHOP
JUNE 08
After the hard work students put in putting on their end of term show: “Number One”, we treated the students to an end of term summer party, which also encompassed a fun-packed circus workshop. Giving students the chance to master their skills in juggling, stilt walking, Diablo, skating and much, much more. The class was taken by an experienced circus performer and regular workshop leader and students were seen giving their best in mastering these skills. We are sure, it was enjoyed by all. (Not too many children were injured by the stilts)!
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CELEBRITIES ATTEND TOP HAT AWARDS SHOWS!
JUNE 08
Top Hat’s 2008 awards ceremonies were a real hit this summer term. Students were rewarded with trophies & certificates in categories such as: Best Actor, Best Singer, Best Tap Dancer, Best Jazz Dancer and Most Promising Student. At the Stevenage Awards Bash, “Bradley Clarkson” from ITV’s Grease is the word Television show attended to give out some awards, as well as “Laura Knuttal”, who is the reigning Miss Hertfordshire 2008. Both celebrities are in fact ex-Top Hat students who used to attend the Stevenage School. At the St. Albans bash, BBC’s Holby City star “Rakie Ayola” made a personal appearance to give out awards as well as some words of wisdom. Rakie was also recently seen on Doctor Who as well as the Hollywood movie “Sahara” with Penelope Cruz and Matthew Mcconaughey. “Having celebrities attend the Awards show, really made the award shows feel glamorous and give students the chance to meet successful artists, with whom they aspire to be” explains Principal Warren Bacci. “No one went home empty handed though. Each and every student won an award, whether it was a trophy or a certificate. They were all winners”!
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MISS HERTFORDSHIRE 2008 WAS AN EX "TOP HAT PUPIL""!
JUNE 08
Miss Hertfordshire 2008 event took place on Sunday the 11th of May and Laura Nuttall, 17, from Buntingford was chosen as winner this year. Laura happend to be an ex-Top hat pupil from our Stevenage school and we wish her all the best now in the future. Laura aims to come back to Top Hat soon to say hi to all the new pupils. So watch this space...
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TOP HAT STUDENTS ON "EASTENDERS"!
MAY 08
If you caught Eastenbders this week, the 6th of May, you might have seen the character Ben attend a Tap dance audition. At the dance studio, you can see on the walls lots of posters of kids tap dancing etc. These photo's are none other than Top Hat pupils in past Top Hat productions. Have a look if you can see yourself. Photos were from productions of Musicality and Stagazer as well as some photos taken in class.
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EASTER COURSES OF "FAME" LIVE FOREVER!!!
APRIL 08
Our Easter 2008 courses of "Fame - The Musical" couldn't have been any better. Again it amazes me still that the students managed to pull it off in just one week. Parents and audiences alike were very impressed with the level of talent and high work ethic from all the students as well as the Teachers. The course took place at the Wyllyotts Theatre, Castle Hall and St. Albans Girls School in the same week and enjoyed plenty of press exposure. Check out local press for more details. Who said fame doesn't last forever????
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SUMMER SHOW 2008: "NUMBER ONE"
APRIL - JULY 08
All Top Hat Schools shall be working towards our large summer show this year called: "NUMBER ONE". A journey through the decades, celebrating songs that exploded into the charts at number 1!!! An out of this world experience, devised by the students. The Shows will take place during nbormal school time at normal school venues. Dates for the shows are as follows: Potters Bar: 27th June at 6pm - Stevenage: Sat 28th June 2008 at 4pm - Welwyn: Sat 5th July at 11am - St. Albans: Sat 5th July at 4pm. (Please note that Hertford will be performing their version of High School Musical, instead of "Number one"). Tickets will be free for all shows.
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CHILDREN IN NEED SHOWS RAISE THOUSANDS
DEC 07
This term saw our Top Hat schools take part in a huge charity fundraising event to coincide with our end of term presentations. Each of our schools in Potters Bar, Welwyn, Stevenage, St. Albans & Hertford took part in raising money for: “Children in Need”. All our schools combined managed to raise and astonishing £2,300 for Children in Need. The shows encompassed what students had learnt in their various disciplines as well as many of our students preparing their own solo dance routines, songs etc. Well done to all students for all their hard work and thanks to friends and families that came along. Thank you for all your donations! Let's see if we can raise more next year!
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CHRISTMAS CAROLLERS WARM UP THE CROWDS!
DEC 07
Top Hat Carollers were out and about again this year. Performing a selection of Christmas classics, as well as famous musical numbers, students from Top Hat St. Albans, Potters Bar and Welwyn were out and about braving the cold weather. They appeared at the St. Albans Christmas Lights switch on event, as well as the Harpenden Christmas Carnival. Thanks to everyone that came along to spread the Top Hat and Christmas word.
TOP HAT STUDENT LANDS ROLE IN "MACBETH" IN WEST END
OCT 07
Fantastic news for Stage 4 pupil, Emily Miles, from our Stevenage school, who landed a role in “Macbeth” in London’s West End at the Gielgud Theatre. Emily played one of Macbeth’s daughters and acted alongside Star Trek’s “Patrick Stewart”!
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SUMMER SHOW – STARGAZER AT THE WYLLYOTTS THEATRE
JULY 07
TOP HAT Stage & Screen School proudly bring you this new and exciting musical by Warren
Bacci. Part of their annual 2007 summer Variety show. “Stargazer” brings together all 6 TOP HAT Schools. Saturday the 30th of June will bring together: Watford, Potters Bar and Welwyn; Sunday the 1st of July will bring together St. Albans, Stevenage and Hertford schools. Both nights promise to be an evening of pure Musical delight. Featuring the songs from many of your favourite musicals, with an original and futuristic concept. “Stargazer” is a new breed of stage school show not to be missed - this century! Check out our SHOWS PAGE Page.
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WYLLYOTTS THEATRE Potters Bar, Darkes Lane (Next to Potters Bar Train station)
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Sat 30th June & Sun 1st July, 6pm
Tickets: £20 (Raked stalls) £15 (Balcony & Flat floor seats) - £12 (ALL concessions)
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Tickets on sale in Jan 07
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EASTER COURSES 2007
APRIL 07
Well, what another fantastic Easter we had with our Easter Courses. Both The Lion King and Beauty & the Beast performed at the Wyllyotts theatre on the 5th of April to a near full house. Both shows were absolutely fantastic, considering the students only had 5 days to put on a musical before performing it to a live audience! Parents and TOP HAT staff alike were amazed at the level of talents from all our kids!!! You can purchase a professional DVD recording of both shows and even purchase gorgeous photos. You can view the photos here at: www.empireproductions.co.uk/drama1 - photos and DVD’s should be purchased directly through Empire Productions.
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AWARD SEASON IN FULL BLOOM
JULY 06
Well, it was Award season time again and our students in each TOP HAT school were awarded trophies and certificates in areas they were most improved in. Awards included: Best Actor & Actress, Best Singers, Best Jazz & Tap Dancer, Best Progress, Best in Class to name but a few. The most prestigious award was our "Most Promising student Award" and only one student per school won it. The award rewarded a pupil that showed great talent and progress in all 3 subjects (dance, drama and singing), but also showed great commitment, behaviour and dedication. These awards went to Aaran Jackson (Potters Bar), Dominic Lowth (St. Albans), Joshua Banks (Welwyn), David Wylie (Stevenage) and Charlotte Anstey (Hertford School).
See the gallery (link above) for photos of the Awards Events.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENTS
DEC 06
This year we have been asked to perform at many Christmas light turning on events. So we will be singing carols all of December. Hurrah! You can come and see us:| Sun 19th Nov | St. Albans Christmas lights event from 2.30pm. | | Sun 3rd December | Hertford Christmas lights, Salisbury square at 2.30pm. | | Saturday 16th December | Welwyn Ice-Rink opening event at 10am, | | | Stevenage Charity Collection event, West Gate, 11.30am, | | | Hertford Castle Christmas event from 5pm. |
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SUMMER COURSES
JULY 06
SUMMER COURSES are now over. I hope all summer course TOP HAT students had fun. We had our popular film courses in Stevenage and St. Albans where we filmed 2 short movies - soon to be screened. And also we performed "The Wizard of Oz" and "Oliver Twist" at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar on Friday 11th August. Then last, but certainly not least, "Shrek" was performed as St. Albans Girls school on Friday 18th August. For pictures see our HOLIDAY COURSE GALLERY.
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SHOWS
JULY 06
MUSICALITY: All 5 TOP HAT schools performed together in this epic show.
SEE OUR NEW SHOWS PAGE.
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SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES
Bookings for our ever popular Summer courses are now available. Early booking is advised.
SEE OUR HOLIDAY COURSES PAGE.
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EASTER SCHOOL COURSES
Our Easter school course is now over. Thank you to everyone that got involved and took part. See some pictures of those involved pictured in our Gallery.
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AWARDS SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA
All our students at our Potters Bar, Welwyn, Stevenage and Hertford centres won awards this year. Some took home Certificates such as: “Best Attendance”, “Best Progress”, “Best Achiever”, “Best Pupil” etc. some also took a home a Trophy. The Winners of our 2005 Trophies are pictured in our Gallery.
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HERTBEAT FM XMAS PARTY
The ever-popular “Hertbeat FM” Radio station held its annual Christmas party at our sister company: “Castaway Kids” in Stevenage on Friday the 23rd December. Some of our recent TOP HAT Best Singer and Most Promising Student Award Winners took part, as well as students from our St. Albans centre. They sang Christmas carols live on the radio. It was a challenge for our Award winners who were put together at the last minute and had to learn “Jingle Bell Rock” in a matter of days and then sing it live on the Radio. The event was covered live on the radio to listeners all over Hertfordshire. It was a fantastic event. Rock bands and entertainers also featured and it was a huge turn out. Our St Albans School students sang their version of the ever-popular carol: “Someday at Christmas”.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ST. ALBANS
Saturday the 10th of December saw our new St. Albans centre produce their End of Term Presentation to families and friends. For some of our students, it was their first stage performance ever, but they all came across as if they were all true pro’s! It was a great show and it was enjoyed immensely by all. Mince pies, mulled wine and cakes followed shortly afterwards. It truly was a fantastic show and we cannot wait to see the students progress even further next Term.
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ADULT CLASSES
We are now accepting applications for people aged 20 and over for TOP HAT’s new Adult classes.
Whether you want to brush up on a particular skill, have fun or just start a new hobby, pop along and give it a go. Our classes are open to all levels, basic to beginner, intermediate to never done it before in your life! It will be TOP HAT’s first Adult Performing Arts Course, focusing on an hour of drama each week, and then an hour of singing one week and an hour of dance the next. The classes will take place:
- Tuesdays, Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, 7.30-9.30pm – (21st Feb – 5th May)
- Wednesdays, Campus West, Welwyn, 5pm - 7.15pm – (22nd Feb – 26th April)
Please ask for information or email for more details: admin@tophatstageschool.co.uk
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FESTVAL 4 STARS TALENT SHOW!!!!
If you want to be a star and can Sing, Dance or Entertain? Then this is the Talent competition for you! Last year many of our very own TOP HAT Students entered and even got down to the finals. The next event will take place the 26th March at the Grange Hotel in London and again our very own Head Teacher Warren Bacci, will be judging. For more information call: 0141 620 2300 or visit: www.festival4stars.com
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ALBAN ARENA JULY 9th, 06
All 5 TOP HAT Centres will be coming together for our annual summer show, and it is looking to be our biggest ever! “MUSICALITY”, will feature songs from famous Musicals through the ages. From classics in the 40’s, the wonderful songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, to Broadway classics and also Disney. It will feature songs from Musicals such as: “Saturday Night Fever”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Oklahoma” the 80’s with “Fame” and the future era Musicals with: “We Will Rock You”, as inspired by our recent Coach Trip. For one night only, at the Alban Arena in St. Albans, students will dazzle you in this huge 856 seat Theatre. It will be a massive show, with costumes, sets and lights. The London West End finally comes to TOP HAT. If you would also like to get more involved, then please contact one of our staff. We are in great need of chaperones, costume & prop makers, stage managers, etc. More details next Term.
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OPEN DAY
During the last day of this term, we will be arranging open classes, so that you can see exactly what your child has been learning and participating in during each of their 3 classes. Parents will be allowed to walk in and out of classes as they wish. This is to give a sense of a normal day at TOP HAT; it is not a showing or a presentation of any kind. The Open Classes will take place during normal class hours on Friday the 31st March at Potters Bar, Saturday 1st April at Welwyn, Stevenage and St.Albans and Sunday the 2nd of April at Hertford.
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P.T.A.
As we are always aiming to improve, we really welcome feedback from all our parents and pupils alike. Please email us your comments, both positive and negative. We are also now setting up a P.T.A. group for each of our 5 schools. We would require 4 parents per school and the main function of each group, would be mainly assisting with our imminent Summer show on the 9th of July. Duties likely to include: chaperoning, costume making, stage management, publicity etc. Please email, if you are interested.
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NEW CENTRE OPENED IN ST. ALBANS!!!
New centre in St.Albans is being opened September 10th 2005 at St. Albans Girl School, Sandridgebury Lane. Dance Teacher Sally Taylor, will move their, previously from Welwyn and Stevenage schools, and will also act as Deputy Head. She says: “I am confident that this new centre will be just as successful as the others. I cannot wait to meet the new students”. Singing Teacher: Lucy Stewart will join her, as well as Warren in Drama and Lucy Gill as Stage one Teacher. It will take place every Saturday, 2.30-5.30pm and they will be focusing on an end of Term Show. For more information about booking a place at St. Albans please contact the office.
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AWARD SEASON COMING SOON
Dec 2005 will Showcase TOP HAT’s Annual Awards season. The show, due to take place during school time on the last day of Term: Dec 2nd, 3rd or 4th, will also feature an end of Term Presentation by the kids. You will see what they have been learning in all 3 subjects throughout this Autumn Term. We urge all students that it’s not the winning that is important, but the taking part. The categories include: best Actor, Best Actress, Best Singer, Best Dancer in Tap & Jazz and also Best Attendance, Most Promising Student and Best Performer. Good luck to everyone!
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WE WILL, WE WILL, ROCK YOU!!! COACH TRIP
We are arranging a Coach Trip (numbers permitting) to go and see Ben Elton & Queen’s West End Musical: “We Will Rock you”, sometime in Mid October. It will cost £35 per person. All children must be accompanied by a least one adult. For all enquires, please see Warren or wait for forms which will be handed out during class.
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SUMMER SCHOOL ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!
Bugsy Malone was the talk of the town during this summer’s Summer school. Over 20 students from Welwyn, Hertford and Stevenage centres attended, as well as some new faces. In just four days, the students, along with Warren and other Teachers, they transformed the stage at John Henry Newman School, into a gangster’s paradise. Parents were amazed at how they managed to produce the whole Musical in such a short space of time. Dominic Creasey took the role as Bugsy, whilst Katie Lingham played Blousey; both were amazing to say the least. We also seen fantastic performances from everyone: the tough Dandy Dan (Barney Monk) in particular, was excellent as the baddie; Fat Sam (played beautifully by Christopher Spreckley) and his Gang were hilarious. The Show Girls scene was also very memorable, especially Olivia Joy, Emily Miles, India de Wolf, Rebecca Andrews and Lorena Jarvis, taking the roles as Dandy Dan’s henchmen, as well as the show girls. But how can we forget Tallulah? Played by the brilliant Emma Nottingham, a role that she was born to play. Overall, TOP HAT’s Summer School was a huge hit with audiences and showed that with hard work, talent and determination – anything is possible.
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SUMMER, 2006 SHOW IN LARGE THEATRE.
June 2006 will see all 5 TOP HAT Centres coming together for our annual summer show, and it is looking to be the biggest yet! “MUSICALITY”, will feature songs from famous Musicals through the ages. From classics in the 40’s to the swinging 60’s like “Grease”, the Discotastic 70’s with “Saturday Night Fever”, the 80’s with “Fame” and the 90’s with “Rent”. For one night only, students from all centres will dazzle yoU! More details next Term.
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THAT IS ENTERTAINMENT!
On the last day of term in July, TOP HAT finally presented their eagerly awaited Summer Show: “That’s Entertainment”. A collection of dance, drama and song from the 1940’s era. A time where drama queens paraded the silver screen and anyone who was anyone wanted to be famous. There were so many fantastic moments, it is hard to pin point the best. Moments that stood out: “That’s Entertainment”; “New York” – a fantastic visual feats of golden shimmery Top Hats; the over the top director Ed and his assistant Bunny provided the humour and the wanna be actors brought home some serious issues. The stage ones were brilliant and the dancing from the stage two’s were unforgettable! Well done to everyone involved, it surely was a fantastic show!
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ADULT CLASSES FOR 18+
We are now accepting applications for people aged 18 and over. It will be TOP HAT’s first Adult drama course, focusing on acting techniques and having fun. If interested email: admin@tophatstageschool.co.uk.
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FINALS BECKON MATTHEW
Matthew Goalen of Potters Bar stage 4’s, recently got through the semi-finals round of a new talent show: “Festival 4 stars”. Winning the London Heat, solo singing 14 years and under section. Celebrity judges included Jeremy Beadle (pictured with Matthew). Over 500 hopefuls auditioned for the spot. We wish Matthew all the best and luck during the finals in November, which take place in Glasgow.
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