During the term, students work on a project that is showcased at the end of the term. Theatre school has two classes every Saturday as follows:
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| Early years (4-7 years) |
9.00am - 10.00am |
| Main school (7-16 years) |
10.00am - 1.00pm |
Theatre school success
Well done to the following students who successfully landed acting roles after attending our theatre school.
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March 2014
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Jonah Rice
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Jonah who attended Shotton Hall Theatre School for 3 years landed himself a feature role in the CBBC TV series Wolfblood.
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June 2013
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Olivia Armstrong
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Ex-student at the Academy and theatre school student, Olivia, was cast a role in the fourth series of Vera.
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June 2013
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Evan Athertons
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Evan was cast for a role in the fourth series of Vera, an ITV drama series.
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June 2013
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Harry Davidson
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Harry gained a place at the Youth Music Theatre where he got to perform at a theatre in London.
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September 2014
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Courtney Hadwin
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Courtney was cast to play Dixie in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' at the Northern Stage in Newcastle.
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September 2014
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Matthew Johnson
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Matthew was cast to play Buster in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' at the Northern Stage in Newcastle.
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September 2014
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Chloe Lawton
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Student at the Academy, Chloe was cast to play Dixie in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' at the Northern Stage in Newcastle.
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June 2015
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Ashleigh Armstrong
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Shotton Hall Theatre school student landed a role as young Ester in BBC’s George Gently, a 1960's drama series.
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June 2015
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Emily Atkinson
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Talented student Emily landed a role as young Rachel in BBC’s George Gently, a 1960's drama series.
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February 2016
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Cory Roberts
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Appeared on CBBC's The Dog Ate My Homework. You can see a quick preview of his appearance here.
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| 2017 - 2019 |
Connor Lawson |
Alumni. CBBC The Dumping Ground, BBC Casualty. |
| 2020 |
Courtney Hadwin |
America's Got Talent. |
| 2022 - 2023 |
Mac Milroy |
Katie Stirman, Ken Loach Film Project. |
| Current |
Harris Miller |
Harris has been invited to film for an upcoming online commercial with LizardFish Productions. The online project will explore how to support students with Homework and is entitled BBC Homework Hotline. Harris says: "I have been successful in auditioning for a professional production company. The programme will look at what young people think about homework and handy revision tips for students. The programme will be shown on the BBC. It's my first professional job and I'm so excited. I attend Shotton Hall Theatre School, where I learn skills in performing arts. I am aspiring to train as a professional actor when I'm older." |
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If you are interested in joining theatre school, contact Kathryn Ackley on 0191 518 0222 or email [email protected]