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Facing our fear

We had a celebration at the end of the term. Parents, friends and families attended our Showcase, where our Drama kids demonstrated what they get up to in the classes. The tables were decorated with glitter, tea lights and flowers. Teas and coffees and a table full of cakes welcomed everyone. The theatre lights shone colour pools on the floor, props were at hand and the kids had last minute practices in their groups. The audience arrived with party snacks and an air excitement.

The Showcase is to entertain and make sure that everyone enjoys the evening. The kids show off their skills and the “audience” are amazed, immensely proud and laugh out loud.

Each class had games to play, improvised a scenario which turned out to be hilarious and they sang a song they wanted to try out. All had prepared a few comic sketches which they created themselves through improvising conversations.

And then the nerves kicked in.

We were prepared for this so to keep them on track, one “character” had a list of prompts in case anyone should “wander” too far away from what they’d planned.

Just before they started, one class member said they would forget everything.

That was the fear.

And so inevitably they forgot what to say.

There was silence

Which grew longer right at the very beginning of the sketch. We stopped and gave them a chance to check the prompts, then started again.

Silence again but this time I suggested that they say whatever comes to mind. They struggled but got through it and included the jokes!

Have you ever dried up in a similar situation?

You feel panic. The words won’t come and the longer the silence, the worse it gets. Most people would simply apologise and run out of the room but this group carried on.

They faced their fear but did it anyway.

Because of that, next time should be easier. Every step of courage builds confidence.

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Showcase 2024

A chance to see what the kids get up to in our Drama classes. There will be sketches they have created and demonstrations of Drama games they love – guests can join in too.

You will see how they start a story from scratch and see them perform an improvised piece. The performers will not know what they are doing until it is announced on stage.

Bring your own party food and drinks. This is a free event for LEADA members and their guests. Potential new members are invited to see what LEADA Drama is all about.

There will be a raffle to raise funds for the venue hire and a local charity

Wednesday 27th March 18:00 - 20:00

@ The Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech

Cost: free to LEADA members and guests

Book your table by email: Linda@leada.biz

 

LEADA Big Annual Show

(To be announced when the kids have decided what their plays are about)

Work started on this in February with one simple idea, which turned into this epic story, designed and developed by class members

Costumes, sets and props created by our volunteers

(If you’d like to join our team, please email: Linda@leada.biz)

Bring your own party food and drinks.

There is a raffle to raise funds for the venue hire and a local charity

Saturday 13th July 18:30 - 20:30

After Show Party and Awards Ceremony 20:30

@ The Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech

Cost: free to LEADA members and guests

Book your table by email: Linda@leada.biz

 

LEADA Family Karaoke Summer Party

Viva perform their Summer Songs

Karaoke for all the family

Bring your own party food and drinks. This is a free event for LEADA members and their guests. Potential new members are invited to see what Viva is all about.

There is a raffle to raise funds for the venue hire and a local charity

Friday 19th July 19:30 - 22:00

@ The Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech

Cost: free to LEADA members and guests

Book your table by email: Linda@leada.biz

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Prepare to laugh a lot with new friends, sing songs you love and songs you never thought you would ever sing! Viva perform at local events. You won’t need to read music or audition.

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Term Dates

Cost: £30 per half term Due before term start and before the second half term start.

 

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They explore more meaty topics: interestingly deep, scarily tense and hilariously dark. Supported by qualified and experienced tutors and role players, they gain confidence and develop more advanced life skills. In this class they find their voice and are heard. They get to share what they have done at special events.

Wednesdays 18:30 - 20:30

Term Dates

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