8th & 9th June: Marmalade Cake at Peckover House
LEADA Company present the staff and Peckover family, played by some of our Drama class members alongside professional actors, getting ready for Alexandrina’s 10th birthday party in 1870. Experience the excitement as the staff work in the kitchens while the children play in the house and gardens. Peckover House Entry fee applicable 12:00 – 4:00pm.
22nd June: Viva La Voce present Midsummer Madness
In September 2017 this remarkable group of singers formed with a view to improving their singing. Since then they have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, at Wisbech Rock Festival with Toadfish Bone and two Christmas concerts. This is their first Summer Concert, not to be missed! Cocktails, nibbles and good company – what’s not to like? Be sure to book your seats or even a table! QMC 7:30pm. Tickets £5.
19th – 20th July: LEADA Annual Big Show: Circus of the Realm
LEADA Drama Kids have spent months creating their own full-length play from the initial ideas, creating the plot and characters, production design, music, props and costume to rehearsing and polishing for the finished performances. An original show and a real treat, not to be missed. QMC Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets £5.
5th – 10th August: LEADA Drama Week: Sardine Alley
Fun packed week-long Drama workshop from Monday to Friday 10:00 – 16:00 for children and young people aged 6 – 16+ years. Residents of Sardine Alley are bullied by a Biker gang who have moved in. Only the legendary “Cat-With-No-Name” can help. A very funny play with active fun and strong characters for all the cast. Performances: QMC Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
Workshop fee: £50.00. Up to 20 subsidised places (£25) for LEADA members and non-members BOOK EARLY!
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| 8th January 2020 | Spring Term Starts. See Parent Information for times. Fees due now. |
| 24th January | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC room 30. All are welcome from Centre Stage members + all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles etc. Have your say, see what needs to be done + how you can become part of our team! |
| 8th February | SHOWCASE 2020 WINTER Book your table in advance Tickets £5 13:30 – 16:00 Sound check and rehearsal This performance will be filmed! Performance 18:00 (cast get ready) 19:00 Performance starts |
| 12th February | Start work on the new Big Annual Show title yet to be determined! |
| 19th February | HALF TERM No class this week |
| 21st February | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 26th February | Classes continue |
| 20th March | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 22nd March | MOTHERING SUNDAY AT PECKOVER HOUSE 12:00 – 16:00 LEADA Company bring to life the three Peckover Daughters celebrating Mother’s Day with their aunt Pris who looked after them when they were little. Observe them taking tea in the Drawing room while they chat about everyday life in 1919. Then enjoy a special tea in the Reed Barn. Booking essential. NT entrance fee. |
| 25th March | Last class of this term |
| 28th March | LEADA FAMILY EASTER GAMES NIGHT! Fun and games for all the family. Book your table in advance – Raffle – BAR + NIBBLES – PRIZES. £10 per family ticket. |
EASTER BREAK |
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| 22nd April | New term starts, fees are due |
| 24th April | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 11th – 18th July | LEADA BIG ANNUAL SHOW details to be confirmed |
| 3rd – 8th August | LEADA DRAMA WEEK details to be confirmed |
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| 24th January – 27th March |
Spring 2020 course – NEW TEN-WEEK BLOCK STARTS! At QMC every Friday 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
| 24th January | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC room 30. All are welcome from Centre Stage members + all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles etc. Have your say, see what needs to be done + how you can become part of our team! |
| 21st February | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 29th February | VIVA PERFORMANCE in Christchurch “LOVER’S LEAP!” Timing to be confirmed |
| 20th March | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 27th March | Last Viva class this term – EARLYBIRD OFFER! Available until 22nd April |
| 28th March | LEADA FAMILY EASTER GAMES NIGHT! Fun and games for all the family. Book your table in advance – Raffle – BAR + NIBBLES – PRIZES. £10 per family ticket. THIS EVENT IS FOR VIVA MEMBERS TOO! |
EASTER BREAK |
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| 22nd April | Early bird offer ends at 22:00 |
| 24th April – 10th July |
New term starts, fees are due |
| 24th April | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 15th May | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 29th May | HALF TERM No class this week |
| 5th June | Classes continue |
| 12th June | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 20th June | VIVA LA VOCE GALA PERFORMANCE. MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAMS Volunteers set up TBC – Sound Check warm-up 17:00 BUFFET dinner – BAR – DISCO 18:00 til late |
| 3rd July | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 at QMC small hall. All are welcome from Centre Stage members and all adults who want to have their say. See what needs to be done and how you can become part of our team! |
| 10th July | END OF YEAR KARAOKE PARTY! 19:00 – 22:30 |
| 20th July | LEADA Volunteers meeting 18:00 – 19:30. post-production and plan for Drama Week Volunteer. |
| 23rd July | LEADA VOLUNTEERS EVENING OUT AT ALISHAN 19:00 – 22:00 |
SUMMER BREAK |
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| August | VIVA – 2-day themed workshop (Timings and details to be confirmed) |
| 23rd September | EARLYBIRD OFFER ENDS |
| 25th September | VIVA LA VOCE NEW TERM STARTS |