NIM NAM, NIM NAM........

In the last few exciting weeks up to the end of the Academy term, final dress rehearsals continue and performances take place. Here are some pictures of the Lower Primary production: "The Grasshopper And The Ants".

Tayforth ants with the lazy Grasshopper practicing their 'nim-nam' ant language.

Bristol Grasshopper with ants hiding behind the flowers!

Very happy Bristol ants!

Good luck to all students and teachers who are presenting their shows this week and next! We are very proud of you all!

SUMMER PRODUCTIONS UNDERWAY!

Already, Principals Monique and Vince Bunuan in the Philippines have their productions underway. Summer comes early in Manila! Monique, who has been running summer schools in her first year of operation, produced some great shows! We love the Ants and Grasshopper costumes!

ANTS IN REHEARSAL

THE ANTS AND THE GRASSHOPPER - READY TO GO!

Older students attended 'The Party Of The Year' in their production of "Fancy That!" Gloria Van Den Bergen always throws a lavish party, this year it's all in fancy dress. Three aliens: Micro, Macro and Sprocket, feel right at home and no-one realises they are visiting from another planet!

FANCY THAT!

FANCY THAT

When Gloria's precious necklace goes missing, the 'Revolting Robinsons' (who they believe are dressed as aliens!) are the prime suspects.

WOODROSE DRESS REHEARSAL FOR FANCY THAT!

Congratulations to the students and staff in Manila for a set of fantastic shows!

Classes in the UK will be ready to perform in a few weeks time.

COME AND JOIN US!

This weekend, at the end of the Easter break, Principals and teachers from around the country will be assembling in London to workshop the exciting curriculum for Term 3. After two terms of our developmental programme, the summer term is the culmination! All classes in the Academy start work on a short, scripted production to be performed for an audience of parents and friends at the end of term.
The Easter Seminar is always huge fun, with adults being children and trainers being teachers. It gives everyone the opportunity to see - and take part in - the plays for next term.

Grasshoppers, tortoises, aliens, Egyptian mummies, Mexican villagers, movie starts all have a part to play in one of ten specially written plays for all age groups - 5 - 18 year olds.

And to prospective actors the message is certainly COME AND JOIN US!

Most Academy classes have spaces for new children. No experience is necessary and no audition is required. Check our website www.helenogrady.co.uk for locations and call or email your local branch NOW to secure a place.

And who knows you could be part of 'The Party Of The Year!'

PRODUCTIONS 2012

As the Academy heads towards the Easter break, Principals are preparing for the end of year productions coming up in Term 3.

This is a very exciting time of the year for all students. Terms 1 and 2 offer our popular and unique curriculum, teaching our self development programme. The culmination of these is seen at the end of the school year in the summer shows. No matter how long they have been attending classes, all students can be part of something positive and successful. Every child in the Academy is a star and they all have their moment in the limelight in June and July.

Three exciting plays are on offer for each age group. In Lower Primary (age 5 to 8 years), children could be ants in "The Grasshopper And The Ants" or woodland creatures in "The Hare And The Tortoise". The third possible play for this age group is a Dutch folk tale "Lazy Lak".

Upper Primary (9 to 12 year olds) could be heading down to Mexico in the colourful "Fiesta In Triesta", at the Egyptian Museum in "The Curse Of The Pharaohs" or in lavish fancy dress with some strange aliens in "Fancy That!"





































Teenagers in Youth Theatre classes could find themselves confronting the media at a press conference for the latest film in "The Perfect Scandal". They could be part of the Muscle Mob in "The Legend Of Tim Sandy" or simply waiting for a train in "The Waiting Room".


























There are still places in many classes around the UK. Visit our website to find the classes closest to you. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions. To be part of the fun, you just need to be part of the class!