Chequer Mead Theatre presents…The Magic of Books!
Monday 7th April – Wednesday 9th April
Looking to keep the kids entertained? They can join us this Easter and discover the Magic of Books!
Open to children ages 6-15
Enroll them in our Theatre Workshop as they bring characters to life with their imaginations! Sign up today for our three day music, dance and acting workshop discovering the world of musical books with a final showcase on the Chequer Mead stage!
For example Matilda, The Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, and Oliver!
The Workshop:
30 places available
Open to ages 6-15 years
Timings:
- Monday 7th April – 9am-3pm
- Tuesday 8th April – 9am-3pm
- Wednesday 9th April – 9am-1pm (including showcase)
Lunch not included
Final Showcase on the Chequer Mead Stage
Cost: £150
20% off additional siblings! (Sibling tickets can only be booked at Box Office – call us on 01342 302000)
Once you have bought tickets you will need to complete the Additional Details form below (please only complete once you have purchased tickets)
Led by theatre professionals:
Grace Gardner
Grace graduated Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts with a First Class Honours
Degree and also studied at The BRIT School for Performing Arts. She is fortunate
to split her time between singing teaching and performing. Grace is a regular
singer with The Candy Girls UK, ABBA Girls and as part of a Motown Duo. She
gigs monthly at many care homes across the South East and sings for various
functions. When she is not performing, Grace is a private singing teacher. From
youth choirs, secondary schools and drama colleges to being a Vocal Coach for
the Voice Kids UK (ITV), Grace enjoys all aspects of Singing Teaching. Previous
work includes –Sister Sophia in Bill Kenwright’s The Sound Of Music, Wendy in
the new musical Lost Boy (Finborough Theatre and Charing Cross Theatre,
London), Principal Vocalist for A-Z of Musical Theatre, Sister Act (Stage
Entertainment) and Jekyll and Hyde (Bill Kenwright Ltd.)
Naomi Hiller A.I.S.T.D
Naomi has had an extensive performing career working with some of the industries top
directors and choreographers including Hal Prince, Gillian Lynne, Anthony Dowell and Will
Tuckett. She has been privileged enough to perform for Dame Ninette De Valois, Yehudi
Menuhin and His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace. Naomi was in the original stage
production of Frederick Ashton’s The Tales of Beatrix Potter, performed in The Phantom of
the Opera in London’s West End and enjoyed returning to perform in the 25th and 30th
Anniversary productions. Naomi toured the UK and worked abroad with many other dance
and musical theatre productions and has been lucky enough to perform in beautiful venues
including The Royal Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. Naomi’s choreographic work
includes An A-Z of Musical Theatre, The Best of Brian Conley 2009 and 2010 UK tours.
Naomi has voiced several commercials for local radio station 107 Meridian FM.
Naomi is also an experienced teacher having taught ballet, tap, jazz, street dance, musical
theatre, singing and drama in several schools in London and the South East of England and
at various summer schools across the UK. Naomi has been a guest lecturer for the N.A.T.D.