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NAME
The Orange Hat - Interactive Performance Workshops,
DESCRIPTION

Lead by actor, singer and teacher, Paula Stephens.  These sessions revolve around Peggotty the Hen who, each week, invites one of her friends to join in the fun. Their adventures open up a world of music, movement, puppetry and laughter for youngsters. Carers are asked to stay with their children.

DATES
Termly
TIMES
10 – 11am (from September 2010)
LOCATION
At The Theatre
CONTACT
Box Office 01608 642350
AGE RANGE
18 months – 5 years
PRICE
From £35, depending on term length
NAME
The Orange Hat Babies
DESCRIPTION
Themed classes and bold colourful props captivate the children and encourage everyone to get involved, whilst educational themes are introduced using well known nursery rhymes and action songs.  Come and join Peggotty the Hen and her puppet friends on the Orange Hat adventure.  Carers to stay with their children.
DATES
Termly
TIMES
11.15am - 12.00pm (from September 2010)
LOCATION
At The Theatre
CONTACT
Box Office 01608 642350
AGE RANGE
6 - 18 months
PRICE
From £35, depending on term length
NAME
Youth Theatre
DESCRIPTION
Our Youth Theatre develops the young people’s performance skills, creativity and imagination and has a proven track record of increasing their self confidence.

It also offers the members the chance to perform on The Theatre’s stage.

DATES
Weekly sessions run Monday to Friday
TIMES
Various
LOCATION
At The Theatre
CONTACT
Box Office 01608 642350
AGE RANGE
7 - 18 years
PRICE
£50 per ten week term
NAME
Youth Musical Theatre
DESCRIPTION
These weekly sessions concentrate on singing and dancing, offering young people a taste of musical theatre and a chance to work as a member of an ensemble. It helps them to develop performance techniques whilst also promoting confidence, commitment, communication and collaborative skills.

A Showcase is performed annually at The Theatre.

DATES
Every Thursday
TIMES
4 - 5.30pm
LOCATION
Penhurst School
CONTACT
Box Office 01608 642350
AGE RANGE
8+ years
PRICE
£55 per ten week term
NAME
Adult Drama Group
DESCRIPTION
The sessions focus on a wide range of skills including drama exercises, breath and voice work, exploring plays, improvisation and characterisation.  Previous experience is not necessary – it is for those who enjoy drama and theatre but also for those who wish to come along to improve their self confidence.
DATES
Termly
TIMES
Tuesdays 7.00 - 8.30pm
LOCATION
The Theatre
CONTACT
Box Office 01608 642350
AGE RANGE
21+ years
PRICE
From £35, depending on term length. Individual sessions may be available at £8 each
NAME
Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION

Two lively and informal creative writing sessions led by Pat Winslow.  Each term has a different theme, explored through a variety of genres.

DATES
Termly
TIMES
10 - 11.30am or 12 - 1.30 pm
LOCATION
At The Theatre
CONTACT
Anne Gill at The Theatre on 01608 649102
AGE RANGE
18+
PRICE
£50 per ten week term
NAME
Talking Pages
DESCRIPTION
Here is your chance to meet other enthusiastic readers to exchange views and recommendations. A wide variety of reading materials from classics to contemporary, fiction to factual, is discussed by this friendly and lively group. Join us and enrich your reading – a book shared is a book doubled.  New members are always welcome.
DATES
Third Monday of the Month
TIMES
7.30pm - 9.30pm
LOCATION
In The Chequers pub (next door to The Theatre)
CONTACT
Contact Anne on 01608 649102 for details
AGE RANGE
18+
PRICE
Free