Annie at the Leighton Buzzard Theatre was fantastic

the young casts led by 8 year old Rebecca Knibb, 9 year old Ella Raffe and 14 year old Matthew Wallis were amazing

The group raised funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and played to full houses throughout the run

Well done to all involved


Fantastic first night for Annie

Well done to the Stripes team tonight- some great performances at The Leighton Buzzard Theatre

30 young actors took to the stage led by 8 year old Rebecca Knibb as Annie- fantastic

Well done to you all


Watch out “Annie” is coming to the Leighton Buzzard Theatre!

Annie Junior the Musical will be performed at The Leighton Buzzard Theatre Friday 3rd February at 7pm and Saturday 4th February at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support .

Maybe’ ‘It’s a Hard Knock Life’ for Annie and her friends in the orphanage where the evil Miss
Hannigan sings of her hatred of Little Girls’ but ‘The Sun Will come out tomorrow’ when Annie
is taken in by the millionaire Oliver Warbuc
ks as Annie sings ‘I think I’m going to like it here’.
Meanwhile Rooster and Lily see a way to ‘Easy Street’ in ‘NYC’ but are foiled by the FBI and
Annie and Warbucks are ‘Together at last, together forever’. Fully costumed and choreographed
the cast of 5-14 year olds from Leighton Buzzard Mini Theatre and Children’s Theatre present Annie Junior
- a slightly abridged version of the famous musical with all the songs, suitable for all the family.
BOX OFFICE 0300 300 8125 Tickets £6/£5

Over 50 local children and involved in the production with 8 year old Rebecca Knibb from Heath and Reach and 9 year old Ella Raffe from Leighton Buzzard take on the title role. 

Happy New Year

As a result of our Christmas singing in Milton Keynes we were able to send £120 to Keech Cottage Hospice well done!

Children’s Theatre and Youth Section members were also involved in The Mayors Christmas Concert which was wonderful

Mini and Children’s Theatre will resume on Saturday 7th January 2012

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE CHANGES TO TIMES FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE TERM AS CHILDREN NOW NEED TO REHEARSE IN THEIR CASTS FOR ANNIE. Please contact me ASAP if there is a problem with any of these dates/times. FULL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED LEADING UP TO ANNIE

“Annie Junior” will be performed at the LB theatre on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February

in aid of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT price £6/£5

BOX OFFICE 0300 300 8125

We will shortly send you another email with dates of performances and dress rehearsal date/time your child is called

Rehearsals at the Barn are as follows:

Full stars cast

7th Jan 9-11

14th Jan-9-11

21st Jan 9-11

28th Jan 9-11

THE STARS CAST ARE

Ella Raffe

Jessica Parker Naples

Leah Quinn

Ella King

Molly Tooman

Eleanor Moyle

Olivia Campbell

Alex Scorza

Lucy Raffe

Samuel Gruner

Grace Dethick

Lois Aggett

Oli Gruner

Kyle Ward

Antonio Borelli

Isabelle S

Adam Derland

Amber Kearney

Jazz Brown

Hannah Murray

Rebecca Murray

Joe Samuel

Corinne Hubbold

Thomas Harriman

Beth Coles

Hanah Brewin

Cliona M

Matthew Wallis

Lorna Winfield

Jadzia Brown

Zach Rose

Anna Wright

Haydn Gell

FULL STRIPES CAST
7th Jan 11-1
14th Jan-11-1
21st Jan 11-1
28th Jan 11-1
 
The Stripes cast are

Rebecca Knibb

Erica Meadows

Grace Fox

Molly Lowther

Sophie Jaques

Bliss Andrew

Rebekah Wright

Elliot Brewin

Lauren Craig

Phillipa Starkey

Molly Stevinson

Billy Knibb

Gwen F

Ella Fox

Lottie Hayman

Jennifer Mann

Ellie Prophet

Elisha Fowler

Beth Delaney

Robert Beilby

Danny Goodwin

Joe Samuel

Courtney Winterson

Ben Craig

Zoe Pym

Erin Dethick

Amber Chambers

Isabel Mayles

Matthew Wallis

Charlotte Jenkins

Connie White

Matthew Jones

Molly Digby

Haydn Gell

 

After Annie rehearsals return to

Mini Theatre 9-10.15 and CT 10.30-12 noon

ALL at The Barn, Heath and Reach
  1. Members are reminded that they need to wear red theatre t-shirts to all rehearsals. New t-shirt order has arrived and we have some spares
    T-shirts £10
    sweat shirts £15
    please email asap if you need new uniform
    We also have a stock of second hand uniform(t-shirts £3, sweatshirts £6)
    We would also like all children to wear black plimsolls or jazz shoes to all rehearsals- these will also be needed for the performances
     
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our members and their families.
Rehearsals will resume on Saturday 7th January 2012 for The Saturday casts of Annie-details will be emailed by 1st January. Please note change in times for some cast members as we approach show week.
 
LBCT performed at John Lewis on Sunday 11th December in aid of Keech cottage Hospice
 
LBCT performed at the Mayors concert 10th December 2011
 
LBCT performed at The LB Christmas shopping weekend November 2011
 
Loads going on at the mo
rehearsals for ANNIE anf FIDDLER
 
Advance Company March 6th at LB Theatre
 
If your child is on the waiting list for Leighton Buzzard Children’s Theatre or Mini Theatre unfortunately there are still no places at present in this group. However we would like to offer your son/daughter a place in our Advance Theatre Junior Company for performers aged 7-11. The company will meet once a month on a Saturday afternoon 2-4pm at The Barn, Heath and Reach. The Company will have lots of fun with drama games, role play, improvisation and will also take part in the Advance Theatre Companies showcases. The first showcase is on Tuesday March 6th 2012 art The LB Theatre.The junior company will prepare two or three spots with the Advance Theatre Company possibly showstoppers from “Beauty and The Beast” and “Joseph”-tbc
Initial dates for rehearsals are
 
The group will be run by LBCT teachers and older advance theatre members aged 17-19
 
If you are interested please email me back asap as places are on a first come first served basis
I will then send you registration forms and further details
Many thanks
Sally Allsopp on behalf of LBCT
 
Your child will also still stay on the LBCT/ Minis waiting list even if they get a place with Advance Juniors


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