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General information is a forum for students, parents and staff to contribute an article of interest. This is a place where information related to the Performing Arts and general achievements within the college can be passed on. Parents for example might like to let us know about their child's recent audition success, or students may like to pass on information regarding 'must see' shows and future auditions. Staff will be welcome to use this forum to let others know of their own recent successes for example, or maybe to pass on articles of interest regarding the students training. Whatever it may be, we will all be eager to hear your good news!

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You can pass on your information as follows:
By Mail: Attention Vicki Stretton, Reynolds Performing Arts, The Chapel, Chapel Walk, Bexley, Kent DA5 2DX
By Email: info@reynoldsgroup.co.uk
Or deliver to reception for Vicki's attention.

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SHANE HAMPSHEIR LIVE AT THE MICK JAGGER CENTRE! Shane will be singing tracks from his new cover album 'Take Me Home', including smooth swing from the Ratpack, Buddy Holly, Queen, West End Shows and Robbie Williams at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford. He will be accompanied by dancers from Reynolds Performing Arts and Kent Stage School. Get along and support this wonderfully talented student! Friday 28th April 8pm Tickets £8.50 from The Mick Jagger Centre Box Office 01322 291100 (All proceeds donated to the Darent Valley Hospital Lollipop Appeal) (Date posted on website 21.02.06)

WESTEND AUDITION! Lucy Enever auditioned alongside 500 other dance hopefuls for the westend musical 'Billy Elliot'. After queing for what seemed like hours Lucy was finally seen by the panel. The audition consisted of Tap and Ballet at extremely high levels in which Lucy breezed through. Lucy was successful enough to be whitttled down to the final 27. Well done Lucy!! (Date posted on website 11.11.05)

Full-time Student Showcase 2005

Reynolds Performing Arts Full time students presented us with their end of year show in July at The Playhouse Theatre in Sevenoaks. There was much excitement from the audience in anticipation of the night’s performance of which, we were not going to be disappointed! This show was packed with a true variety of work with Drama, Musical Theatre and Dance, each number highlighting the individual talents of the performers and the excellence of the chorographers. This however, was a night for the ‘Boys’! With Reynolds increasing intake of Boys to the college we are now seeing a new dimension of the training offered by the college, which really lifted the show. The boys excelled in musical theatre, bringing the house down with notable performances from Charlie Mills (yr2), Fred Nye (yr2) and Shane Hamshire (yr1). It was again in Musical Theatre that some of the girls also gave us some of their best performances. Hayley Ellis (yr3) in ‘Sweeney Todd’ gave a very convincing performance, as did Vicki Sherman (yr2) and Tim Allen (yr2) in their individual pieces. The standard of dance was fantastic and in particular Ballet where the girls won us over with a very clever piece on point choreographed by Caroline Madden. Although individual pieces stood out on the night the whole show was very cleverly put together and made for a good evenings entertainment. Good luck to the young person I was sitting next to who is starting at Reynolds in September! And, well done to all the students and staff at Reynolds who took part and helped to make this a fantastic evening!

(Article contributed by a member of the audience – Date posted on website 05.08.05)

Part-time Student Showcase 2005
Parents, family and friends watched with great excitement the Theatre and Preparatory school put on a show of drama, dance and musical theatre at The Playhouse Sevenoaks. Children from Reynolds Saturday theatre school performed exerts from Oliver! together with Jazz and Modern dance routines. There were certainly some up and coming stars that already belong to the part-time dance school and some budding actors amongst this team of youngsters. It was good to see lots of new faces performing, amongst them some older boys from the senior section who were a treat to watch! The Prep school produced an outstanding performance, which highlighted the excellent training these young people are now acquiring. With such a high standard it will be interesting to watch these young people, as many of them progress through the college. Well done to everyone who took part!

(Article contributed by a member of the audience – Date posted on website 05.08.05)

Secrets of Life and Love Alica James (graduated 2005) and Fred Nye (yr2) have been participating in the first developmental stage of a new musical "SECRETS OF LIFE AND LOVE" at the country house of writer Michael Davis. (Date posted on website 05.08.05)

Congratulations
Congratulations to the following full-time students for successful completion of their Arts Development and Teaching qualification:
Debbie Vinal, Alicia James, Hayley Ellis, Zoe Harnden, Danielle Holbrook, Joanna Lakin and Lisa Richardson.
(Date posted on website 06.07.05)

Singing Prom
Reynolds full-time students were recently given the opportunity to sing with a 3 piece band at the Singing Prom held at Princess Golf & Leisure Centre in Dartford. The evening was put together by Georg Tormann and was a huge success! Well done to Emily Bamet Salter, Holly Belsham, Zoe Carver, Tasha Ellis, Hayley Ellis, Debbie Gibbs, Hayley Gibson, Steph Goss, Shane Hampshire, Danielle Holbrook, Gemma Irving, Nicola Inmann, Bethany Irving, Helena Issacs, Deanna Leighton, Charlie Mills, Fred Nye, Beth Priestly, Jemma Roberts, Rachel Simmons, Vicki Sherman, Johnstone Tita, Sarah Taylor, Katie Williams and Amy Zammit.
(Date posted on website 21.06.05)

Congratulations to Mark Nelson as the winner of a 3 year singing bursary awarded by Emma Reynolds. Lisa Richardson has been placed individual, 4th in World Ceroc Champion. (Date posted on website 17.05.05)

‘A Chorus Line’

Once again Reynolds Performing Arts wowed its audience with a fantastic performance of the show ‘A Chorus Line’. Reynolds full-time students are continuously raising their standards in dance and musical theatre, which was evident at this show.
   The young people worked well together with some exceptional individual talent, including Mark Nelson, Danielle Holbrook, Alicia James and Fred Nye, who gave one of their best performances to date.
   The show highlighted not only the quality and standard of the students, but also that of the teaching faculty at Reynolds.
   Students who are in their final year are now looking forward to employment within the industry, with many of them already in secured jobs.
   What a fantastic night! Well done everyone.

(Article contributed by a member of the audience – date posted on website 01.05.05)

‘A Chorus Line’ Workshop'

Prior to the full time student production of ‘A Chorus Line’ a workshop was held for young people between 8 and 16 years old, over two days at ‘The Playhouse’ Sevenoaks.
    They had a great time learning some dance, singing and musical theatre from ‘A Chorus Line’, which ended with an on stage performance for family and friends on the last day. The children had obviously worked hard and learnt so much in such a short time. Their performance was exciting and had clearly provided everyone, no matter their ability, a chance to ‘shine’ .
    The two days training proved so popular with the children that Reynolds is now planning further workshops.
    Don’t’ forget to check the Reynolds Website for forthcoming events.

(Date posted on website 01.05.05)