July 2024
Posted on 18th September 2024 at 16:20
All of our July 2024 News
4th July
We’re immensely proud former pupil Scott Garnham’s Sisco entertainment will be producing a concert version of Avenue Q in London’s west end.
The 2003 musical won the Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, and made its way to UK shores at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2006. It ran for a total of 1,179 performances in the capital, including stints at the Gielgud Theatre and Wyndham’s Theatre, before closing in October 2010. The new concert, featuring the musical’s original London cast, will take place on 10 November 2024 at the Sondheim Theatre. It will bring together the original London company, including Jon Robyns (Princeton/Rod), Julie Atherton (Kate/Lucy), Simon Lipkin (Nicky/Trekkie/Blue Bear), Giles Terera (Gary Coleman), Ann Harada (Christmas Eve), Sion Lloyd (Brian), and Jacqui Sanchez (Mrs T/Yellow Bear).
The concert is produced by Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield for Sisco Entertainment and directed by Julie Atherton, with musical direction by James Doughty.photo Sisco Entertainment.
11th July
Announcing our new member of the KH family- Renate a former pupil of KH will be taking over from Miss Nicky from September.
Renate Sangwine BA (Hons), LLCM (Singing), ALCM (Piano), CertRSCM, ALAM, PGCE, MISM
Having studied Dance at the University of Surrey, she also studied singing and piano privately whilst doing her degree and gained Licentiate in singing and Associate in piano performance from the London College of Music. Renate also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from St John’s College, York before working in Private Schools in High Wycombe and Oxshott. Renate is also a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. Away from teaching Renate has also been a church musician for many years with several years leading church choirs; she is currently Director of Music at Tadcaster Parish Church (St Mary’s).
Renate teaches; Piano, Singing (classical and musical theatre), Drama and Academic support for Drama and Musical Theatre.
We are thrilled and excited to welcome Renate who first moved on from KH to study at ArtsEd. Tring as it was known then. Being a former KH pupil Renate understands the inclusiveness of the school and has many years of experience in teaching children and young people.
May we take this opportunity to thank Miss Nicky for all her hard work and dedication over the years teaching at KH and wish her all the best for her future as an independent music teacher.
Please look out for your emails regarding private singing and expression of interest for our reenstated music theory lessons.
14th July.
Sunday morning smiles- The last of this year’s GCSE Proms has just taken place and photos sent over, from Malton School, Lady Lumley’s, Archbishop Holgate’s , Ryedale school, Norton College.
These young people are a special breed, they deserve a mention this morning as I’ve watched them grow up and change into beautiful young ladies.
Do come along to watch them in Showcase ‘24 at Malton School on 20th & 21st July , not only have they all been working so hard in their GCSE’s but also Showcase and 8 of them are taking their RAD grade 7 this morning also. A very proud Miss Angela x
14th July
Sunday evening smiles- Here’s our RAD grade 7’s looking different to their Prom photos from this morning! All beautifully prepared for today’s filmed examination.
Earlier in the year Miss Angela suggested the girls voted for when they preferred to take their grade 7 , hence the filmed exam session, as all voted to take it after their GCSE’s. Thank you RAD for this option.
Now you can all just concentrate on Showcase for next weekend. 👏👏
21st July.
Sunday morning smiles- What can I say ? After 50 something years of Dancetime, Showtime and recently Showcase the children and young people and our Adult dancers never cease to amaze me.
After a long day yesterday of Stage Call,Dress rehearsal and evening performance, the discipline and dedication of all the performers shone through in enthusiasm, entertainment and for our seniors true professionalism.
May I take this opportunity to thank everyone,yes I mean everyone,who helped yesterday and who will be helping today, this is where Team KH truly comes into force.
Here’s to another great day.
As the saying goes - Break a leg for today’s Showcase’24. Miss Angela x
23rd July.
New for September 2024 -Musical Chairs
Join the fun of our new community class seated dance for fun, fitness and companionship- Don’t be shy, give it a try!
23rd July.
Introducing Zac- Seen here with ‘Uncle’ Richard, Boys chaperone and his new friends Lucas and Sam.
Zac’s mum Laura sent us this lovely message after Zac’s first Showcase.
“Wow what a weekend. Zac has had the best weekend and I can’t thank you all enough. All the staff and chaperones went above and beyond to support Zac but not only Zac me too as I was a little bit apprehensive about him doing three dance shows to the point I nearly pulled him out, but Zac completed all three shows and on our drive home after the last show Zac looked at me and said “ I love dancing” So over this weekend, I have learnt that Zac is confident and has proved me wrong, his confidences grown since we joined KH in April and that is down to the time and dedication everybody at Kirkham Henry has given to Zac…
Thank you for those kind words Laura, we hope Zac will give confidence to other parents like yourself to come forward and encourage their child to be part of KH.
24th July.
Breaking News- Huge congratulations to Phoebe and Luna seen here with Miss Nicky as joint winners of the junior singing trophy for the phenomenal marks they both gained for their recent Singing exam. Well deserved to all. 👏
25th July
Look out for the links in your emails for the fabulous action photos from Showcase ‘24. Huge thanks to Alice White aka the Ryedale Snapographer for her kindness in sending the links for you all to view. Only available till August 23rd.
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