about stageworks ltd
2010 marked our 10th Anniversary. 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.
With over 300 students (young and old) in schools around Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, StageWorks has become one of the leading performing arts schools in the local areas. We have high standards and a very good reputation in the Performing Arts, which is recognised throughout.
The students of StageWorks work hard, have fun and learn skills that will develop and assist them in every walk of life. Talent is everywhere and StageWorks gives confidence, self belief, determination and motivation in whatever they choose to do with their life. No one is incapable of singing, dancing or acting!
Here are some of our recent credits:
- Our Saturday students have performed in the Gala night of the Henley Youth Festival every year since 2005.
- 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, Eleanor Adams are now working for StageWorks as student teachers (2011).
- 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 StageWorks represent them at auditions
- Eleanor Adams was chosen for a small part in the film ‘The Seer’ which was shown at The London Film Festival.
- 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.
- Mia and Saskia Hammersley, Ella Morgan, Charlie Regent, Cassie Ilsley, Daniel Perry, Ted Wilson, Linnea Wilson and Eleanor Adams were in Oliver at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
- Ted Wilson and Gareth Anderson performed in Madame Butterfly at The Royal Albert Hall in 2010.
- Charlie Regent has joined Fagins Gang for the Oliver Tour 2011.
- Ted Wilson is playing the role of Eric in Matilda the Musical at The Cambridge Theatre, Londons West End
- Linnea Wilson will join the King and I cast in 2012 - Southampton and Liverpool
- Ted Wilson has had his contract extended for another 6 months for his role as Eric in Matilda the Musical at The Cambridge Theatre, Londons West End.
Other students have performed locally in Musicals - Oklahoma, Calamity Jane, Summer Holiday. Plays - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Graduate. Some older students have gone on to dance in Cabaret Troupes as well as furthering their careers in the Performing Arts at Colleges and Universities. We are pleased to see all our older students back helping out at our shows and believe the relationships we have with our students are truly longlasting.
uniform and class information
All students must have correct footwear i.e. jazz shoes and tap shoes. We have a uniform that students must wear to their classes and we also use this when we 'turn out' at events.
Mobile phones MUST be switched off during class time. 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. We ask that parents leave the hall whilst the classes are in progress to prevent disruption.
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 every half 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.
Please visit our 'staff' page for further information on our 'team'.
StageWorks assessments
StageWorks offer regular assessments to all the students at StageWorks. This is done throughout the 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.
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