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BIZ SUMMER SCHOOL production

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From previous Productions

Cats 2018

Hairspray 2017

Into the woods 2016

Phantom 2015

Congratulations on the performance last night. It was fantastic and we were so impressed by what you've achieved in such a short time frame. One lady we spoke to said that she has been to many youth productions but this is by far the best that she's ever seen.
 

Just wanted to say what an amazing phenomenal show this afternoon was. My friends and family said it was as good as seeing a west end show in London and something they will never forget or I. We wanted to say a huge thank you and so pleased she is part of your theatre school . Words can't express how proud we are and my tears were still flowing when I got home. I'm a very proud mum !  more

Les Miserables 2014

With Les Misérables being such a popular show, the student cast and their creative team did an exceptional job in creating a production that was so brilliantly received by the audience. Directed by Erika Vincent, the whole cast performed the well-known musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg with much energy and vigour.  The ensemble managed to create a rich sound, with strong harmonies and passion, providing some of the highlights of the show; the Finale being particularly impressive where the audience was brought to its feet in a standing ovation. The orchestra filled the theatre with memorable music which along with the casts’ voices provided a superb musical performance led by Musical Director Richard Cartmale with Sam Coates as Assistant.  The Director is to be highly commended for leading such a fine and polished production with just a ten day rehearsal period.

Being ambitious paid off for The Biz with their 10^th Summer School Production.  The audience was on its feet at the curtain call and applause was fully deserved for both the cast and the production team. 

Surrey Advertiser

Grease 2013

“Talent is the Word for Theatre School-Musical fans were dazzled as young performers from The Biz Theatre School’s summer school performed the hit show Grease at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre…The intensive preparations paid off as they delivered a professional production."

Surrey Advertiser

"Their production of ‘Footloose’ performed at the Rhoda McGaw  not only showed the whole young cast having an excellent time on stage, but had the whole audience up on their feet boogying at the end of the performance. The show was put on in just two weeks, in aid of Shooting Star Chase Hospice Care for Children. The intensive rehearsals clearly paid off with a highly entertaining production.

Director, Erika Vincent did a marvellous job of guiding the young cast through two solid weeks of rehearsal and producing such an energetic show. .........Congratulations to all involved for such an enjoyable evening. If The Biz Theatre School can produce such a gem of a show in just two weeks, given a couple of months I’m sure the young cast wouldn't be out of place on a London stage."........Surrey Advertiser

Following previous year’s successful productions our summer school production for 2009 was Fame The Musical. This intensive two week course took place in AUGUST, culminating in a fully staged performance of Fame at The Leatherhead Theatre. We are delighted this year to have had the opportunity to perform at this wonderful 500 seat professional theatre in Leatherhead, which has full box office booking online and really good facilities. It has played host to so many major stars in its history and boasts Sir Michael Caine as its Patron.
 

The whole production was a huge success, very well received by the Head of Council, NODA representatives, local press and audience. We are very proud to announce that we have raised over £3,700 for CHASE and the children’s hospice for Surrey, Christopher’s. The Biz has now raised more than £17,800 for local children's charities from their last few productions! WELL DONE EVERYONE!

To see more pictures from our previous productions of Fame The Musical 2009, The King and I 2008, The Wiz 2007, Oliver! 2006 and Guys and Dolls 2005 click here.

"The show was a colourful spectacle with attention to detail paid to everything from Music to costume.....The Children were all great performers....All had excellent Stage presence and were very professional ".

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Some parents comments from last year's production:

"Just wanted to let you and the team know how much we enjoyed Fame on Saturday evening. We brought family and friends and every one of them said how much they enjoyed it. One of our friends, who is a very youthful 91, could not believe that they were not professional and that the whole show had been done in 2 weeks. Congratulations and hope you raised the money you wanted to for Chase.”

“I just wanted to congratulate you all on the weekend performances of Fame! It was a tremendous show and quite incredible that it was put together to that standard in just 10 days!

I thought you, Anna and Richard really did an amazing job together and you should be very proud of your achievements. You were absolutely right when you said earlier this year that she would benefit from the experience. Many congratulations and I hope you are pleased with the funds raised for Chase.”

And from previous productions:

"You did a marvellous job yet again. I don't know how you do it. Not only was the show spectacular but the kids had such a wonderful time. I don't know any kid who has done this who can't wait until next year. Well done to you and all the staff. Thank you for all your hard work and making these workshops so much fun for the children".

"Well done to you and all your helpers - it is truly amazing what can be achieved in such a short time".

"I think you can safely say you surpassed yourself with this one. It was a fantastic production. Thank you so much for doing the show yet again. Our kids are getting the most amazing opportunity in putting on a production like this".

"Thank you and all your team for all the hard work and for putting on such a splendid production. We and all our family and friends enjoyed the show so much.

Thomas found the whole two weeks fantastic and is already talking about what might be the show for next year."