Bugsy Malone February 2010

55 youngsters aged 9-13 took to the leighton Buzzard theatre stage to perform the mad, mayhem production. 2 Bugseys Seb Cridland and William Thompson, 2 Tallulahs Anna pridgeon and Georgia McElwee, 2 Blouseys Lizzie Lister and Juliette Flach- in fact two of nearly every part. Great fun- much splurge, in aid of Cancer Research UK

The King and I December 2009 at the Vandyke theatre

Fabulous interpretation of the Rogers and Hammerstein favourite with Adam Smart as the King of Siam, Emer Downey as Mrs Anna and a fantastic cast of Youth and Mini members

The Factory Children- July 2009 at The Vandyke theatre

Some stunning performances of this great historical musical- well done

over 45 CT members aged 9-13 took part

The Leavers Show 2009 July 12th at The Vandyke Theatre

Sad farewell to Matt, Joe, James, Chrissie, Scarlet, Ellie, Becky, Sam, Sophie and Bethan

The Pied Piper July 2009 at The LB Theatre

excellent production by The Leighton buzzard Mini theatre

Oklahoma! at The LB theatre
February 2009

60 members took part in this rogers and Hammersteins classic

Wonderful cast, wonderful show

Review to follow

Well done all

Sing out against Cancer 2008

Fantastic performance by over 100 members. Sell out production raised £1.200 for Cancer research Uk

Alice the Musical
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, September 2008
Fantasy musical based on the story of Alice in Wonderland. Combined cast of over 70 children; total of 6 performances! Staged in aid of SAMM.

The Mikado
Vandyke School Theatre, May 2008
A classic Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, set in Japan.

Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, leaves home and disguises himself as a musician to escape a distasteful marriage - and meets a beautiful girl, Yum-Yum, with whom he falls in love. He desperately wants to marry her, but obstacles are cast in his way by Yum-Yum's guardian, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner, who is also in love with Yum-Yum and has every intention of marrying her, himself.

Also causing problems is Katisha, Nanki-Poo's jilted bride, who arrives in Titipu in the company of Nanki-Poo's father, the Mikado.

Fiddler on the Roof
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2007
Fantastic production with Tevye the milkman, his wife Golde and the family who push against the traditions of his faith and time.

Christmas Sing out against Cancer
Vandyke Upper School Leighton Buzzard, December 2007
Wonderful montage of Christmas song, dance, speech with communal carols. £1,000 raised for Cancer Research UK

Annie Junior
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2007
Annie travelled through New York trying to find her parents. A fun family musical with song and dance.

Tontine
Vandyke Upper School Drama Studio, Leighton Buzzard, May 2007
Theatre piece which tackles the lives of silk workers during the French revolution. New, unusual, sad and poignant. Directed by new local director Janine Nightingale.

Waiting
Vandyke Upper School Drama Studio, Leighton Buzzard, May 2007
This piece explored waiting through humour, pathos, tension and physical theatre; under the directorship of new local director Eva Clarke.

Ring of Roses
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2006
Emotive musical focussing on the children of Eyam at the time of the plague.

Midsummer Nights Dream the Musical - July 2006

Fantastic adaption of the great Shakespeare play with added music

Potted Pantos
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 2006
Mini and Children's Theatre groups took part in the pantomimes. Through the week, six productions were staged including Aladdin, Jack and The Beanstalk; Cinderella, Goody Atishoos, Mildred Re d Riding Hood and Dick Wittington. Over £400 was raised for the Laura Crane Trust.

Les Miserables
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2005
Les Miserables tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his attempts to start a new life and make the world a better place.

Treasure Island - The Musical
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2005
A swashbuckling barrel of fun!

The Show Must Go On
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2005
In aid of Act Against Cancer was a special performance to say goodbye to two members, Hanner Doerr and Ben Jones.

Zoom
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 2005
A musical version of "The Tortoise And The Hare".

Oliver
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2004
The Lionel Bart favourite.

Potted Pantos
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2004
Four short pantomimes: Aladdin, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Dick Wittington.

Leavers Concert
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2004
A special concert for the members leaving the group.

The Rocky Monster Show
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2004
The story of how a masked professor makes DNA moulds of rock stars in his computer. How the stars come to life - headed by a clone of Elvis himself is the climax of this riotously funny and anarchic experience. More traditional 'monsters' add spice to the explosively hilarious mixture performed by the Tuesday Children's group.

Bugsy Malone
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 2004
Performed by the Saturday and Tuesday Children's groups and the Mini group.

The Slipper And The Rose
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2003
Musical version of Cinderella performed by the Youth Section.

Annual Awards Event
Vandyke Upper School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, November 2003

Annie
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2003
Annie follows the story of Annie and a group of orphans, their fun antics and the trials and tribulations of living with Miss Hannigan, meeting Rooster and Lilly and finally being adopted by Daddy Warbucks.

Never Stop The Show
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2003
Leavers Concert for Georgina Vizard, Amy Lynch and Janine Nightingale.

Alice
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 2003
A magical recreation of Lewis Carroll's favourite performed by the 5-12 year olds!

Wind In The Willows
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, February 2003
Members from the Saturday Children's groups brought the classic novel to life on stage with songs, dance and a pantomine horse!

Up The Beanstalk
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, February 2003
The youngest members of LBCT performed this mini panto based on Jack and The Beanstalk.

Scrooge: The Christmas Experience
Brooklands School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, December 2002
A two part show, including a special version of "A Christmas Carol" and a variety of festive songs.

The Sound of Music
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2002
This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic was performed by the LBCT Youth Section. Favourite songs included Do Re Mi, Edelweiss, My Favourite Things. Full costumed production, an enjoyable experience for all the family.

Pirates Of Penzance
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2002
Gilbert and Sullivan favourite adapted by Sally Allsopp included all the famous characters with a few added extras! Including WPC Bravo, The Pirate Princess and Pirate Patch.

Don't Stop The Show
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2002
A special evening to say goodbye to two of our older members, Lauren Stanley and Alison Patterson. All proceeds went to Keech Cottage Hospice Fund.

The Pied Piper
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 2002
Over 65 children aged 4-10 took to the stage in this magical musical. Highlights included our two mayors: Ryan Bean and Jason Dass, both gave outstanding performances. The young children all gave their best with song, dance and lots of fun!

Alice In Wonderland
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, January 2002
A wonderful musical version of Lewis Carroll's famous story performed by Dreams (our special needs integration group).

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A interesting drama about the 16th century plague performed by the Youth Section.

Awards Afternoon
Brooklands School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, November 2001
All the members of LBCT work really hard and this afternoon was a chance for us all to get together and see how hard they all work. The afternoon was an informal look at each group and gave each young person a chance to perform, enjoy themselves and see others older and younger than them doing the same. The awards are a thank you to the children for all the excellent work they all put into every session, show and special event. Each one of these youngsters go to make up a wonderful group of youngsters, LBCT.

The Wizard Of Oz
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2001
The Leighton Buzzard Children's theatre brought this fantastic musical to life, starring:

Jack And The Beanstalk
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, May 2001
Dreams (our special needs integration group) performed this famous fairy tale; starring Edward Percival as the Giant and Laura Hossack as Princess Mirable.

Ali P. Show
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, April 2001
To support Alison Patterson in her expedition to Africa.

Oklahoma
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 2000
The Youth Section put on this classic musical with some memorable acting, fantastic singing and some amazing dances.

Millennium Showstoppers
Brooklands School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, November 2000
Raised £1500 for Imperial Cancer Research Fund.

The Seven Sided Dice
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 2000
Family musical with colour, dance, fun and intrigue. Travelling through Star Wars, Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders to reveal luck, chance and fortune.

Shakespeare's Birthday Party
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, April 2000
Featured Children's Theatre group, LBCT Youth Section and The Advance Theatre Company. A compilation show of Shakespeare related sketches, scenes and songs. Excerpts from Midsummer Nights Dream the Musical, West Side Story, The Wyrd Sisters, Macbeth and Hamlet.

Mini Millennium Festival
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 1999
Starred over 100 local children over 4 performances including Potted Pinafore and Katie On Her Own.

My Fair Lady
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 1999
The Youth Section put on this classic musical with some brilliant acting and lots of fantastic dancing and singing.

Alice The Musical: The Tour
Jennie Lee Theatre, Bletchley, October 1999
A wonderful musical version of Lewis Carroll's famous story.

Minis Towards The Millennium
Brooklands School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, October 1999
Over 100 children in one show - great fun and an excellent fundraiser for Imperial Cancer Research Fund.

Alice The Musical
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 1999
A wonderful musical version of Lewis Carroll's famous story - a triumph!

King Of The Castle
Cambridge Arts Theatre, April 1999
Cambridge Arts Theatre seats over 700!

King Of The Castle
Vandyke Upper School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, April 1999
To support Katie Kelly in her expedition to Alaska.

King Of The Castle
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 1999
Premier of Christina Reid's powerful drama.

Two More Potted Pantos
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, March 1999
Dick Whittington and Jack and the Beanstalk.

Oliver
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, December 1998
The Lionel Bart Favourite - a sell-out!

Minis Stop The Show
Church Hall, Heath and Reach, October 1998
Selections from West End Shows.

The Mikado
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 1998
Japanese tale of fun by Gilbert and Sullivan.

Two Potted Pantos
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, April 1998
Cinderella and Aladdin in one night.

Stop The Show
Vandyke Upper School Theatre, Leighton Buzzard, November 1997
Song, dance, drama from West End Shows.

Midsummer Night's Dream
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, June 1997
Musical adaptation of Shakespeare's great piece.

The Factory Children
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, May 1997
Historical drama concerning the factory acts.

Animal Antics
Bossard Hall, Leighton Buzzard, April 1997
Animal songs and Katie On Her Own by Andy Collier.

Sing Out Against Cancer
Bossard Hall, Leighton Buzzard, December 1996
Songs from the shows and Christmas favourites.

Stop The Show
Bossard Hall, Leighton Buzzard, November 1996
Song, dance, drama from West End shows.

Pirates Of Penzance
Leighton Buzzard Theatre, July 1996
Pirates, policemen and fun by Gilbert and Sullivan. Our first production under the direction of Sally Allsopp.

The following shows were under the direction of Andy Collier: