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Behind the Scenes

With Les Miserables performance rehearsals progressing at an exceptional standard, the creative team are wasting no time in getting the props and set ready for show night. Although the show may not be until February, with rehearsals progressing as fast as they are, the props...
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A Star is Born

The stage was set for our talented students as 18 acts competed in our annual ‘Search For A Star’ event.  Judges – Mr. Anderson, Miss Wilkinson, Miss Morrison and Mr. Marr – were blown away by the variety of flair shown by the performers.  Acts included...
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To The Barricades

With casting for our 2018 production of Les Misérables now complete, rehearsals are well underway in the Performing Arts Department.  The cast and crew are meeting twice a week after school to hone their performances and prepare for what already looks to be our best...
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Over the Rainbow

Last week saw the opening of our much anticipated school production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Once again the audience were entertained by our talented pupils and amazing live band. A huge well done to all involved, including the cast, back stage crew and the performing arts...
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Off to See the Wizard

Rehearsals for this year’s school production of The Wizard of Oz are well underway. Our performing arts department are working hard with pupils over lunchtimes and after school to make this year’s show another success. The performances will take place from 28th February to the...
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Class Brass

Monday the 14th November saw the Houghton Area Youth Band perform at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall as part of the Music for Youth Proms. They were the first band to take the main stage and also opened the second half, playing a fanfare piece from high up in the Gallery.  Well...
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Bright Sparks

Following a workshop with local writer James Whitcham, Year 10 Btec Performing Arts students had an amazing learning experience when they visited Spark FM before half term.  Spark FM is a local radio station based at Sunderland University and students took part in the...
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Westend Wonders

Prior to Easter, the Performing Arts Department led a trip to the West End in London. The three day trip was jam packed with activities, including a West End Performance of Les Misérables, a meet and greet with the stars of the show, a tour of HMS Belfast, a walk along The South...
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