Venue: Dance for Life Stage, Mountsfield Park, Brownhill Road, Catford, SE6 1AN
Groups performing: Crossways and Prendergast Saturday Schools and Saturday Breakdancing.
Meeting Time: 11am prompt - all performers
Performance: 12.15pm
Please note there are no classes on this day for the group's involved.
Early starters classes on Saturday's will continue as normal.
Please go to the following website for event details and directions:
www.lewisham.gov.uk/peoplesday
12.30pm, Saturday 3rd July-Prendergast Saturday School Drama Demos
9.30am, Saturday 10th July-Prendergast ES Singing and Drama Demos
15 mins before end of class: Tuesday 13th and Friday 16th July-Dance and Drama Class Demos
Saturday 17th July:
9.45am, Prendergast ES Dance Demo
9.45am, Crossways ES Ballet Demo
12.30pm, Crossways Saturday School Drama Demo
9.30am, Saturday 10th July-Prendergast ES Singing and Drama Demos
15 mins before end of class: Tuesday 13th and Friday 16th July-Dance and Drama Class Demos
Saturday 17th July:
9.45am, Prendergast ES Dance Demo
9.45am, Crossways ES Ballet Demo
12.30pm, Crossways Saturday School Drama Demo
The only group representing Lewisham - our fantastic BREAKDANCING group will be performing at the London Youth Games Festival on Saturday 3rd July, performing twice at 2.30 and 3pm. For more info about the event, go to: http://www.londonyouthgames.org
Venue and Meeting Point: Lodge Green, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Double Click on map below to enlarge and/or print.
Meeting Time: 2pm. Please arrive in MTA t-shirt, black/navy tracksuit bottoms or leggings, trainers or black plimsolls. And SUNTAN lotion!
Performance Times: 2.30 and 3.30pm
This is a great opportunity to be involved in cheering on our borough and encouraging those who are competing in the Games too.
We look forward to seeing our crew show their breaking skills!
Getting there
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is relatively easy to find - with excellent transport facilities. Crystal Palace train station is right next to the Sports Centre (exit the station and turn right) with trains coming in regularly from Victoria or London Bridge. There is a bus garage at the top of Anerley Hill, a short walk from the park. There is also parking space within the park area. Drive down Anerley Hill and enter the park as signposted.
See the AA routefinder: (http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp) or www.thetrainline.com
About the Games
The London Youth Games are a unique season of events at the heart of youth sport in the Capital, involving all 33 London Boroughs and 26 National Governing Bodies. The Games are free and open to all young people, aged between 7 and 17, living in or going to school in the Capital. In 2009 over 45,000 participants began the journey to represent their local borough in one of 60 competitions across 30 sports.
Venue and Meeting Point: Lodge Green, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Double Click on map below to enlarge and/or print.
Meeting Time: 2pm. Please arrive in MTA t-shirt, black/navy tracksuit bottoms or leggings, trainers or black plimsolls. And SUNTAN lotion!
Performance Times: 2.30 and 3.30pm
This is a great opportunity to be involved in cheering on our borough and encouraging those who are competing in the Games too.
We look forward to seeing our crew show their breaking skills!
Getting there
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is relatively easy to find - with excellent transport facilities. Crystal Palace train station is right next to the Sports Centre (exit the station and turn right) with trains coming in regularly from Victoria or London Bridge. There is a bus garage at the top of Anerley Hill, a short walk from the park. There is also parking space within the park area. Drive down Anerley Hill and enter the park as signposted.
See the AA routefinder: (http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp) or www.thetrainline.com
About the Games
The London Youth Games are a unique season of events at the heart of youth sport in the Capital, involving all 33 London Boroughs and 26 National Governing Bodies. The Games are free and open to all young people, aged between 7 and 17, living in or going to school in the Capital. In 2009 over 45,000 participants began the journey to represent their local borough in one of 60 competitions across 30 sports.
A specially arranged course for under-5's. Join Dorothy and friends, the Wicked Witch and the Munchkins in a fun week of daily dance, drama and singing leading to a performance on the final day in costume and make-up!
Experienced teacher & fun, friendly classes. All welcome.
When: 26th-30th July 2010, 9.30-11am daily.
Show: Friday 30th July, 3-4pm
Where: Lewisham College, Lewisham Way, SE4 1UT
Cost: £50 or £30 concession for the week.
Please print off and complete the attached booking form and email to: office@montagetheatre.com or post to our office at The Albany.
Experienced teacher & fun, friendly classes. All welcome.
When: 26th-30th July 2010, 9.30-11am daily.
Show: Friday 30th July, 3-4pm
Where: Lewisham College, Lewisham Way, SE4 1UT
Cost: £50 or £30 concession for the week.
Please print off and complete the attached booking form and email to: office@montagetheatre.com or post to our office at The Albany.
Huge Congratulations to all those groups who took part in the Brockley Max events this week!
The Street Jazz group were amazing dancing on the street outside Brockley Station in the Opening Night.
Then Tuesday & Friday Ballet, Tap and Street Dance and the Prendergast Saturday School wowed the large crowd in a sun-drenched open-air show at Hilly Fields on Children's Day.
Wonderful - proud of you all!
Judy, Leigh and Johannah and the Montage team.
It's here! Our exciting annual 3-week holiday programme. Want to dance,sing, act or make and perform in a video?
Join us for holiday fun singing, dancing and acting at the beautiful studios in Lewisham College, 9.30-4.30 daily.All teachers are West End and industry professionals.
Limited places so do book and put in your diary now - booking pack at end:
Week 1: SHOWTIME! 26th - 30th July. 5 - 14 yrs, 9.30-4.30 daily.
The Wiz: specially arranged songs and dances from the funky film musical starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross!
Learn and perform this fantastic show with with Dorothy and friends, the Wicked Witch and those Munchkins in just 5 days and perform to family and friends in costume and make-up with fully choreographed numbers, staged songs and drama linking them all! Each day includes daily technique classes in drama, dance and singing to build confidence and skills. Afternoon sessions include DVD's of musicals and drama games and exercises, designing make-up and costume - all paced according to the groups' ages.
Tutors: Leigh Coleman, Ellie Gray and Bernadette Arthur.
Week 2: 2 - 6th August: Electric Stories: 8 - 14 yrs, 9.30-4.30 daily.
A special masterclass week with MTA's Artistic Director, Judy Gordon and media artist, Hannah Mason. Film and perform live with projected image you made in 5 days to family and friends! This year we’re creating a MONSTER TV station with monster ads, live news and filmed reports, Top of the Pops monster dance and plenty of costume and make-up!
Make a film performing live with projected image you made to family and friends in 5 days! Create a new piece of work from your ideas and skills using digital technology, writing, storyboarding, film video and perform live with projected image. This workshop includes vocal and performance technique, group physical theatre and live digital arts - a challenging and fun week for all!
Tutors: Judy Gordon and media tutor Hannah Mason.
Week 3: 9 - 13th August: Activate!: 5 - 14 yrs, 9.30-4.30 daily.
Tutors: Leigh Coleman and Johannah Jolson
In addition to the tutors, we have experienced teaching assistants and a team of volunteers so that we all have a safe and very happy time.
Please note: there are limited places available on each course.
Here's your booking pack! Download, print off, complete and send in to the office with payment. We all look forward to seeing you.
All images are from last year's summer holiday programme.
Join us for holiday fun singing, dancing and acting at the beautiful studios in Lewisham College, 9.30-4.30 daily.All teachers are West End and industry professionals.
Limited places so do book and put in your diary now - booking pack at end:
Week 1: SHOWTIME! 26th - 30th July. 5 - 14 yrs, 9.30-4.30 daily.
The Wiz: specially arranged songs and dances from the funky film musical starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross!
Learn and perform this fantastic show with with Dorothy and friends, the Wicked Witch and those Munchkins in just 5 days and perform to family and friends in costume and make-up with fully choreographed numbers, staged songs and drama linking them all! Each day includes daily technique classes in drama, dance and singing to build confidence and skills. Afternoon sessions include DVD's of musicals and drama games and exercises, designing make-up and costume - all paced according to the groups' ages.
Tutors: Leigh Coleman, Ellie Gray and Bernadette Arthur.
Week 2: 2 - 6th August: Electric Stories: 8 - 14 yrs, 9.30-4.30 daily.
A special masterclass week with MTA's Artistic Director, Judy Gordon and media artist, Hannah Mason. Film and perform live with projected image you made in 5 days to family and friends! This year we’re creating a MONSTER TV station with monster ads, live news and filmed reports, Top of the Pops monster dance and plenty of costume and make-up!
Make a film performing live with projected image you made to family and friends in 5 days! Create a new piece of work from your ideas and skills using digital technology, writing, storyboarding, film video and perform live with projected image. This workshop includes vocal and performance technique, group physical theatre and live digital arts - a challenging and fun week for all!
Tutors: Judy Gordon and media tutor Hannah Mason.
Week 3: 9 - 13th August: Activate!: 5 - 14 yrs, 9.30-4.30 daily.
It's our very own JUNIOR GLEE WEEK! Song and dance from comedy to ballads, street to funk, ballet to tap - learn show numbers to perform what you've learnt at the end of the week. Afternoons include DVD's of film musicals to support numbers being learnt, studying vocal and dance technique of the stars with the teachers, as well as enjoying drama games and exercises.
Tutors: Leigh Coleman and Johannah Jolson
Tutors: Leigh Coleman and Johannah Jolson
In addition to the tutors, we have experienced teaching assistants and a team of volunteers so that we all have a safe and very happy time.
Please note: there are limited places available on each course.
Here's your booking pack! Download, print off, complete and send in to the office with payment. We all look forward to seeing you.
All images are from last year's summer holiday programme.
2010 Summer Term:
Tuesday 27th April – Saturday 17th July 2010 (Half term: Sat 29th May - Fri 4th June – no classes)
• Adult Musical Theatre - Classes begin Tuesday 27th April 2010
• Opening Ceremony,Brockley Max Festival- 6pm, Friday 28th May, Brockley station
• Children's Day, Brockley Max Festival - 12pm, Saturday 5th June 2010, Hilly Fields
• Montage Open Day @ Prendergast Hillyfields – Saturday 5th June 2010, 9.30 - 11am
• London Youth Games – Saturday 3rd July 2010
• "The Dinner Party": Free performance with Big Dance 10 - 11am, Wednesday 7th July, Ackroyd Community Centre
• Over 55’s drama/dance group – Friday 9th July: Capital Age Festival, Southbank Centre
• Lewisham People’s Day, 12pm - Saturday 10th July 2010
• Summer Holiday Programme - Monday 26th July to Friday 13th August 2010
Now, here's the last newsletter for parents with full details for each event! Just click & Download.
Free performance events!
The Dinner Party created and performed by 17 women, aged 64 – 86 years, devised by Artistic Director, Judy Gordon. Funded by the Arts Council as part of Big Dance 10.
The women arrive at their annual dinner party. As they wait for service, the wine flows freely and truths are revealed in an inspiring, joyous dance theatre piece, by a unique set of women. Based on the performers’ own lives, the women dance, speak and sing this moving story through tap, tango and a dance with cutlery and crockery.
with additional performances from elderly groups including line dancing. And join in a fun tap dance taster from the show!
11am, Wednesday 7th July, Ackroyd Community Centre, Ackroyd Road, Lewisham, London SE23, UK
1.30pm Saturday 10th July, Ballroom, Lewisham People’s Day, Mountsfield Park, SE6 1AN
The Dinner Party created and performed by 17 women, aged 64 – 86 years, devised by Artistic Director, Judy Gordon. Funded by the Arts Council as part of Big Dance 10.
The women arrive at their annual dinner party. As they wait for service, the wine flows freely and truths are revealed in an inspiring, joyous dance theatre piece, by a unique set of women. Based on the performers’ own lives, the women dance, speak and sing this moving story through tap, tango and a dance with cutlery and crockery.
with additional performances from elderly groups including line dancing. And join in a fun tap dance taster from the show!
11am, Wednesday 7th July, Ackroyd Community Centre, Ackroyd Road, Lewisham, London SE23, UK
1.30pm Saturday 10th July, Ballroom, Lewisham People’s Day, Mountsfield Park, SE6 1AN
Ever wanted to be in a musical? Did you perform a long time ago or always wanted to try? Learn songs from the shows, stage them and then perform! Fun, friendly classes to develop vocal and movement self-confidence with 2 West-End tutors. For beginners and those with previous experience, go on – give it a go! BRING OUT THE STAR IN YOU!
Start: Tuesday 27th April 2010.
Length: 11 week course including a performance at the end of term
Time of class: 7:15pm-8:15pm
Venue: Prendergast – Hilly Fields College, Adelaide Avenue, Brockley, SE4 1LE
(Please note: we use the beautiful Main Hall in the school’s top site, which is the older building set within Hilly Fields park itself, next to children’s playground).
Fee: £65 or £30 concession.
Please come dressed in comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
Must book in advance – first 2 classes are trial classes with money refunded if you choose not to continue for any reason.
Montage's Supertroupers are here again!
FEAST 1: A Tea Dance with a Difference
Date: Thursday 11th March, 2pm and 7pm
Venue: The Albany, Douglas Way Deptford, London SE8 4AG
Tickets: £9, £6 concs, £3 over 60’s
To book, call the Albany Box Office: 020 8692 4446 or visit www.thealbany.org.uk
Dancing in the Moonlight:
An afternoon/evening of love, longing, gossip and desire woven together with song, poetry, theatre and dance. Montage Theatre Arts’ Supertroupers and Entelechy’s Seven Ages Company join forces to present an event like no other.
Let your hair down and throw on your dancing shoes rocking to the music of the Jive Five. Enjoy a little theatre with The Dinner Party and a fun look at life with published poet, Angela Kirby. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of Jamaican Diva - Totlyn Jackson and listen to the sweet sounds of Trinity College’s Over 50’s choir. Join in Southbank’s Little Chair dance with primary school children.
Crossways: Saturday 20th March, 12pm – 1pm
Prendergast: Saturday 27th March, 12pm – 1pm
“My Turn” is your event – your turn. Now you can have a go, so choreograph your own dance, write your own song, or write your own comedy drama. If you’ve always wanted to, or just don’t know what it might be like – please have a go. It’s for you and we’re all here to cheer you on.
This event is open to students from Montage’s Saturday Schools. It is not a competition, but there are guidelines and your progress will be closely monitored by staff to help you produce the best work you possibly can. So here goes:
· You can do a dance, a comedy script or a song in any style you wish. Really enjoy choosing your music for dance (be original!), or the topic for your drama or song. You can use music for another song if you wish or sing without any music accompaniment. Nothing offensive please.
· Each piece must be no longer than 2 minutes 30 seconds and no shorter than 1 minute 30 seconds – we will be VERY strict on this.
· Your number or numbers can be performed solo by you or as a duet/trio with friends.
· You must create your pieces outside of the Montage classes – so do it at home!
· Musical accompaniment - you must provide your own named CD.
· Costume can be worn, but usual class clothes are absolutely fine – this is not a show! Small props may be used.
· Teachers will give positive feedback and guidance.
To join in there are 2 dates you need to work to:
Ideas by 6th Feb: You need to write a few lines on a named sheet of paper telling us what you’d like to do – parents can help with this! Please give this info to- the relevant teacher.
Plans by 6th March: This is where we need to see a plan of your story or dance or song, so write down its beginning, middle and end and give it to your teacher.
If we’ve got a lot of entries, the teachers will ask you to show your work before
the “My Turn” event. We will tell then you if your piece is developed enough to be shown.
Presentation Day: You will perform your song, dance or act on the stage to students, teachers and families.
Parents/Carers: Parents do encourage your children to take part and help them along the way – it’s always great fun. Just ask a teacher if you have any questions.
HAVE A GO – AND HAVE A BALL!
We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Prendergast: Saturday 27th March, 12pm – 1pm
“My Turn” is your event – your turn. Now you can have a go, so choreograph your own dance, write your own song, or write your own comedy drama. If you’ve always wanted to, or just don’t know what it might be like – please have a go. It’s for you and we’re all here to cheer you on.
This event is open to students from Montage’s Saturday Schools. It is not a competition, but there are guidelines and your progress will be closely monitored by staff to help you produce the best work you possibly can. So here goes:
· You can do a dance, a comedy script or a song in any style you wish. Really enjoy choosing your music for dance (be original!), or the topic for your drama or song. You can use music for another song if you wish or sing without any music accompaniment. Nothing offensive please.
· Each piece must be no longer than 2 minutes 30 seconds and no shorter than 1 minute 30 seconds – we will be VERY strict on this.
· Your number or numbers can be performed solo by you or as a duet/trio with friends.
· You must create your pieces outside of the Montage classes – so do it at home!
· Musical accompaniment - you must provide your own named CD.
· Costume can be worn, but usual class clothes are absolutely fine – this is not a show! Small props may be used.
· Teachers will give positive feedback and guidance.
To join in there are 2 dates you need to work to:
Ideas by 6th Feb: You need to write a few lines on a named sheet of paper telling us what you’d like to do – parents can help with this! Please give this info to- the relevant teacher.
Plans by 6th March: This is where we need to see a plan of your story or dance or song, so write down its beginning, middle and end and give it to your teacher.
If we’ve got a lot of entries, the teachers will ask you to show your work before
the “My Turn” event. We will tell then you if your piece is developed enough to be shown.
Presentation Day: You will perform your song, dance or act on the stage to students, teachers and families.
Parents/Carers: Parents do encourage your children to take part and help them along the way – it’s always great fun. Just ask a teacher if you have any questions.
HAVE A GO – AND HAVE A BALL!
We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Crossways Saturday School Singers Levels 2 and 3 perform
At Blackheath Halls on 9th March 2010
Level 2 and Level 3 singing Bad Guys from Bugsy Malone.
Arrival: All performers will need to be at Blackheath Halls promptly at 4.30pm for the after school rehearsal. We will then stay at the halls until the performance has finished. Students will also need to bring some food and drink with them.
Collection: the whole programme finishes at 9pm, however the Montage students are performing in the first half and can be collected during the 15 minute interval at 8pm. They must be signed out by a member of Montage staff before they leave.
Please will you let Ellie or Alison know if you are unable to make it?
*Tickets for the event can be bought from:
Blackheath Halls Box Office 020 8463 0100 £6 (£5 concessions)
Crossways Mobile emergency mobile 07502 135 947 this will be switched on and checked for calls and messages during this event.
Please note that the event will be photographed. Can you please inform us if you do not wish for your child to be photographed?
At Blackheath Halls on 9th March 2010
Level 2 and Level 3 singing Bad Guys from Bugsy Malone.
Arrival: All performers will need to be at Blackheath Halls promptly at 4.30pm for the after school rehearsal. We will then stay at the halls until the performance has finished. Students will also need to bring some food and drink with them.
Collection: the whole programme finishes at 9pm, however the Montage students are performing in the first half and can be collected during the 15 minute interval at 8pm. They must be signed out by a member of Montage staff before they leave.
Please will you let Ellie or Alison know if you are unable to make it?
*Tickets for the event can be bought from:
Blackheath Halls Box Office 020 8463 0100 £6 (£5 concessions)
Crossways Mobile emergency mobile 07502 135 947 this will be switched on and checked for calls and messages during this event.
Please note that the event will be photographed. Can you please inform us if you do not wish for your child to be photographed?
YOUNG BROCKLEY PLAYERS
Contact Numbers:
Laura 07944 238 614 (Producer)
Matt 07526 603 415
Dear Parents/Carers
Just to update you on the show that we have been working on over the past term, rehearsals are going well and we are sure that we will put on another excellent performance.
Just a reminder:
Final rehearsal at Prendergast at usual time 5.00pm on Tuesday 9th March.
Dates & Times of Tech/Dress Rehearsal: 10th March 2010 from 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue for Tech/Dress Rehearsal: The Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4 2DH
Dates & Times of Performances: 11th, 12th & 13th March 2010, 5.00pm start for 7 - 9.15pm
Venue for Performances: The Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4 2DH
Each day the young people under 16 will have to be collected immediately after the rehearsal/show. You will have to sign your children out at the end of every night so we know they are safe. Performers aged 16 and over will be able to leave on their own if we hold a signed consent form (please see below).
Tickets: These are available now from the Montage office, just phone to reserve your seats. Please note: The theatre is small and has very limited seating. It is advised you ring the office and book in advance. The seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that this show is not suitable for under 12’s.
The Brockley Jack Theatre is attached to a bar/ restaurant. The young people will not be allowed in there at anytime apart from to use the toilet or accompanied by their parents/carers.
We need you. We are always open to help from yourselves and are asking if you could help us out on one of the performance nights by putting yourself forward as a chaperone for the young people while they are not on stage.
Yours faithfully
Matthew Clark
Contact Numbers:
Laura 07944 238 614 (Producer)
Matt 07526 603 415
Dear Parents/Carers
Just to update you on the show that we have been working on over the past term, rehearsals are going well and we are sure that we will put on another excellent performance.
Just a reminder:
Final rehearsal at Prendergast at usual time 5.00pm on Tuesday 9th March.
Dates & Times of Tech/Dress Rehearsal: 10th March 2010 from 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue for Tech/Dress Rehearsal: The Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4 2DH
Dates & Times of Performances: 11th, 12th & 13th March 2010, 5.00pm start for 7 - 9.15pm
Venue for Performances: The Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4 2DH
Each day the young people under 16 will have to be collected immediately after the rehearsal/show. You will have to sign your children out at the end of every night so we know they are safe. Performers aged 16 and over will be able to leave on their own if we hold a signed consent form (please see below).
Tickets: These are available now from the Montage office, just phone to reserve your seats. Please note: The theatre is small and has very limited seating. It is advised you ring the office and book in advance. The seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that this show is not suitable for under 12’s.
The Brockley Jack Theatre is attached to a bar/ restaurant. The young people will not be allowed in there at anytime apart from to use the toilet or accompanied by their parents/carers.
We need you. We are always open to help from yourselves and are asking if you could help us out on one of the performance nights by putting yourself forward as a chaperone for the young people while they are not on stage.
Yours faithfully
Matthew Clark
Dear Friends
POSTPONED JANUARY CLASSES will be deferred to:
Friday 23rd April and Saturday 24th April.
Best wishes from the Montage Team.
POSTPONED JANUARY CLASSES will be deferred to:
Friday 23rd April and Saturday 24th April.
Best wishes from the Montage Team.
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