about stageworks ltd
2010 marks the tenth anniversary of StageWorks Performing Arts School . We opened in Henley on Thames in 2000, expanded to Bristol in 2004 and then opened more schools in Benson and Cookham in 2007, Somerset in 2009 and Caversham in 2010.
StageWorks Ltd has over 300 students in schools around Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire with high standards and a very good reputation in the Performing Arts, which is recognised throughout the local areas. We bring our high standards to all our schools and hope that each student will enjoy their time with us. In recent years the students at StageWorks achieved the following:
- 14-16 year old students have closed the Gala night of the Youth Festival in Henley every year since 2005.
- Junior Star Henley results 2009 8-10 yrs 2nd Elliott Barrow, 3rd Sarah Robinson, 14 – 16 yrs 3rd Rebecca Mayle, overall winner Sammy Graham
- Harry Stott played Michael Banks in the West End run of Mary Poppins, appeared in a series of Roman Mysteries on the BBC and was chosen to play Oliver in the West End having won the role in the BBC programme ‘I’d Do Anything’. When Harry left the show, Rowan Atkinson publicly acknowledged him on his last night.
- Lois Bowles, Lauren Jones, Molly Abbott and Joely Clinkard are now working for StageWorks as student teachers.
- 22 students worked as extras in the 2007 remake of St Trinians with Colin Firth and Rupert Everett
- A number of our students are in the Spotlight casting directory and have attended auditions for roles in TV, films and the West End.
- Eleanor Adams was chosen for a small part in the film ‘The Seer’.
- Ted and Linnea Wilson were in the ‘King and I’ at the Royal Albert Hall. Ted was also chosen for a part in ‘Handy Manny’ for the Disney Play Channel as well as appearing as the Japanese Prime Minister in a film for the G8 summit and has a call back for a part in Spooks.
- Polly Jackson is in the final 12 for the part of Cosette in Les Miserables
- Mia and Saskia Hammersley, Ashleigh Mather, Christian Gittings, Ella Morgan and Eleanor Adams were successful in the latest round of auditions for Oliver and will be appearing in the West End this year.
Principal Emma-Jane Taylor has performed as a dancer over the years in many West End, television and cabaret events, plus many local shows and charity work. She is a choreographer and presentation/performance coach and her work has included working with singing troupes, Barbershop Quartets, Cabaret, Musical Theatre and on 1 to 1 dance lessons and private fitness coaching. Emma has also directed and choreographed many shows, including West Side Story at the Kenton Theatre in 2008. She co-ordinates the StageWorks Christmas Showcases at the Kenton Theatre with her talented staff.
The students of StageWorks work hard, have fun and learn skills that will develop and assist them in every walk of life. There is no discrimination and all the teachers are fully qualified trained professionals who are CRB checked. Emma says “Talent is everywhere and StageWorks gives confidence, self belief and motivation in whatever they choose to do with their life. No one is incapable of singing, dancing or acting! We work hard and above all have plenty of fun at StageWorks Ltd.”
If you would like further information, please contact Ann Burley on 07708 823177 or Jane Taylor on 01628 898038.
uniform and class information
Black and white in any combination. All students must have correct footwear i.e. jazz shoes and tap shoes. Mobile phones MUST be switched off during class time. Loose fitting clothes must be worn and hair must be tied up and off the face. NO jewellery to be worn at anytime.
All classes start on time and students should arrive and be dropped off 5 minutes before class starts.
staff
All staff are trained, CRB checked, qualified and experienced in the Performing Arts. There is a training scheme for junior teachers wanting to move into the performing arts.
StageWorks prides itself on having a young, dynamic and positive team whose main aim is to encourage the children in the Performing Arts. The team meet once a term to make sure they are working to the same standards. All the staff take time to work with each student individually. Whilst all the staff work hard there is also a lot of fun and the atmosphere throughout the year is what makes StageWorks one of the most desirable schools to join in the local area.
StageWorks assessments
StageWorks offer regular assessments to all the students at StageWorks. This is done 3 times a year to encourage the children and keep everyone working to the same standards. It is a progressive assessment.
The younger children (4-9) don’t take part in the assessments but are regularly monitored with achievement awards and stickers.
chaperones
StageWorks offer CRB checked chaperones at all of its shows. If you are interested in
becoming a StageWorks chaperone then please call 01628 898038.