BACK TO SCHOOL - WHATEVER YOUR AGE!

All over the country, drama students of all ages are jumping for joy at the thought of returning to class!
In Scotland and Ireland, classes have already been running for two weeks, in England and Wales term starts this week. In Europe, classes return at the end of the month.

It is a very exciting time for Principals, teachers and students. Dozens of new classes will be opening and hundreds of new students will be experiencing the unique Helen O'Grady programme for the first time. In these days of technology, we must remember to help our children and young people retain the skill of verbal communication. The Helen O'Grady programme taps into the natural interest children have in drama and channels it to help develop confident, articulate adults.

A child can now, in most places, join classes at the age of 3 and continue on the programme through to adulthood. Adult acting classes have proved very popular and are now becoming more widely available.

Visit our website http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/ for full details of classes in your area.

The curriculum this term is as varied and exciting as ever. Kindy Drama - for preschoolers - has themes ranging from 'My Teddy' to 'Bugs and Frogs'. Lower primary will be cats, rats, aliens and wooden puppets and Upper Primary have to deal with a volcano and a fiesta in a Mexican Village! There are the usual challenges for Youth Theatre, with published mini-scripts and whole class improvisations and a little light relief with new theatre games. The Adult classes are tailored to suit the needs of each particular group.

We, at the Academy, are looking forward to a brilliant term and, if you know someone who may benefit from - or simply love - our classes, please encourage them to get in touch. Full details of classes in your area are available on the website: http://www.helenogrady.co.uk/