Hi!

We hope that youve had a good Easter, below are a few chunks of news that we hope will brighten
up your week and youll find a tear-off page that you can send back to us in the next week or so.
This newsletter contains details of up and coming performance events such as:
The Summer Presentation and Trinity exams.
Were sure youll find this an interesting read and would like you to keep it for reference during the
summer term.
Up and coming in the Summer Term
Introduction - Page One
Masterclass Information - Page One
West End Show Success - Page One
Post Back Page - Page Two
Summer Show Information - Page Three
Rehearsal Dates and Times - Page Four
Trinity Examination Details - Page Four
Term Dates and Class Times - Page Five
HF Extras: Agency Information - Page Six
HF Birthday Parties - Page Six
HF Private Lessons - Page Six
T-Shirt Information - Page Six


BREAKDANCING Masterclass BREAKDANCING Masterclass BREAKDANCING Masterclass BREAKDANCING Masterclass
When? Sunday 17th May 2009
Times? 4-7s 10.00-10.40, 8-11s 10.40-11.20, 12-17s 11.20-12.00

We have a professional Breakdancing teacher coming in to give ALL HF
Youngsters a 40 minute masterclass. Teaching you how to pop and jam your way
through a routine. This should be a fun session and one that we anticipate will be easily be filled! The ses-
sion will be taking place at The Sports Block at Swindon ew College. If you want to bring along a friend
to this event then please email us with their name, age and email address. Guests requested to pay 3.50.


West End Show Success Sunday 19th April

It was a fantastic Show at Her Majestys Theatre in the West End of London last Sun-
day for those 8-17s who chose to be involved. For many of the youngsters this was
their first time in London and there were tears at the end of the day from some as they
had enjoyed it so much they didnt want to leave! They met youngsters from all over
the country who were also performing. A new pop group called Hola performed a
mini-rock concert before rehearsals began onstage - the crowd of youngsters went wild
in the stalls. It was then it was time for HF youngsters to go up to the stage where they
gave a fantastic performance from Mamma Mia! and Grease and the crowd really
warmed to the heartfelt numbers. It was definitely an amazing, heart-stopping day that
no-one who was involved will forget. We will be able to offer this opportunity EVERY
year so watch this space for more details.
Post Back Page
The deadline for this post back page is May 15th.
You can either post this form to the office: Basement Flat, 91 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham,
GL52 2BP or hand a filled in copy to your schools manager in a NAMED ENVELOPE.
If you would like your youngster to perform in the Summer Show and combined Trinity Examinations but have not
yet sent us your request please fill in and send back this page to us by 15th May 2009-we cannot guarantee that
youngsters will be entered for their exam if paperwork is received after this date-however all HF youngsters are still
invited to perform in the show:

My child(ren) attend/s Hampstead Factory in: SWINDON

I would like... &..... (child(rens) full name(s)
To be entered for the Hampstead Factory show and Trinity College London Performance Arts Examination. They will be
available all day on the Sun 5th July and will endeavour to attend all HF lessons and rehearsals the week before the show. I
enclose a cheque for 20.00 per student to be posted to the Hampstead Factory (please writes students name on reverse of
cheque). Please make cheques payable to Hampstead Factory.
Or am happy for a direct debit of 20 to be taken by Eazy Collect please tick


Closing date for child show/exam entries are 15th May 2009. We cannot guarantee that entries received after this date
will be able to be entered.

In the case of illness, we regret that no fees can be refunded from Trinity as we have been informed that the examination fees
are calculated per group exam, as opposed to per pupil. Fees will be returned in the unlikely event the exam day is cancelled
due to unforeseen circumstances.


Tickets: 6.50 each at The Space (Wyvern Theatre Studio)

Tickets can be ordered from Wyvern Theatre Box Office on : 01793 524481



We would be VERY grateful if parents could think about lending a much needed hand by ticking any of the below boxes. We
will then email more details with a big thank you from us and the children! As a thank you the price of one ticket will be
taken off your autumn fees. Seats will be reserved for chaperones so that you can pop out to watch your loved ones perform.

Materials will be provided for all helpers:

Parents name.School Swindon
Parents Tel..

(We will assume you will arrive to chaperone on the day if you tick the below boxes)

I would be happy to chaperone on July 5th (Sunday summer show) between times of.................and.............
I would be happy to make my child/childrens costume
I would be happy to make 2 costumes
I would be happy to make up to 5 small accessories

If your child cannot attend one or other of the shows on July 5th please edit the form below:
Students name... Swindon
will not be able to attend the Summer Show


[email protected] Tel: 01242 234664

4 to 7s

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins

Grade One Musical Theatre

8 to 11s
Hairspray Hairspray Hairspray Hairspray


Grade Three Musical Theatre

12 to 17s

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!

Grade Four Musical Theatre


Summer Show Running Times


Saturday 5th July The Space, The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

Show Running order. Due to Health & Safety regulations a ticket must be bought if little ones
who intend to watch the older groups after they have performed.

3.00-3.30 4 to 7s show (15 min interval-please come backstage to collect your child)
3.45-4.15 8 to 11s show (15 min interval-please come backstage to collect your child)
4.30-5.00 12 to 17s show
5.00-5.30 Awards for each age group

Please be aware that the above information is for PARETS OLY as youngsters arrival times
will differ depending on age group. For rehearsals please see below:

4 to 7s 1.00pm- rehearse, perform until 3.45pm (please pick-up your child after this time)
8 to 11s 11.00-2.00-rehearse, go home then come back at 3pm for show (can stay in building if
preffered).
12 to 17s 9.30-1.30- rehearse, go home then come back at 3.45 for show.

All below classes will replace usual lessons on the show weekend:

Friday 3rd July

Friday evening rehearsal is a possibility for all schools. This will be a last minute request depending upon
the quality of all youngsters term attendance and work, so we are hoping you can keep between 6pm and
9pm free that evening.


Saturday 5th July Performance

Rehearsals before the show will take place for ALL HF students at The Space, The Wyvern Theatre, Swin-
don. For directions please visit........Please see page three for rehearsal times.


In the show MORIG youngsters will rehearse with props but OT COSTUMES. Costumes are to
be worn FOR THE SHOW I AFTEROO.

Youngsters may wear make-up if wished but this not compulsory if make-up is worn please put it on
your child at home before attending the show. Please ensure hair is sprayed, tied and clipped SE-
CURLY away from the face for the show in any style (unless we specifically request a particular style
for your child in term time).


This year the 4 to 17s groups will be taking Musical Theatre Examinations.
Youngsters will never take the same exam twice. A written report will be given with an indi-
vidually named certificate and a group will be awarded- Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction (no
groups have ever failed with us!) in September. They will perform a drama, dance, singing
piece within their usual class group of 15-20 minutes each (strict time limit).

In all instances the examiner sits at a central table within the audience. This means that young-
sters feel as though they are performing without the scrutiny of an examiner in their view. The 4 to 7s will most likely not be
aware of the examiners presence. Trinity Guildhall College London is a government accredited and QCA approved exami-
nation board (one of the largest of its kind in the country). These exams help pupils and parents to benchmark the perform-
ance levels of their youngsters combined with the standards of the Hampstead Factory teaching. Any exams of this kind help
youngsters to work towards a set standard and results are useful when applying for colleges/universities or any other form of
higher education, as government accredited/QCA results are taken into consideration on UCAS forms.

The presentation for each group will consist of a set piece in drama, one in dance, one in singing. Trinity requirements for
each exam are specific in pupil numbers and time limits and so presenting a complete musical from start to finish is not pos-
sible (this happens in the autumn term). Candidates will be examined as a group (not individually). Each groups award will
be listed as soon as we receive it on our website
(www.thehampsteadfactory.co.uk) and in the autumn Hampstead
Factory newsletter in September. Each student will receive their
Trinity certificate (individually named) with a written report from
their drama teacher on the first day back in the autumn term.
private/shared Trinity Musical Theatre pupils are examined on
the same day as the groups.
Full Trinity reports from the examiner can be viewed
online usually a fortnight after the show and hard copies
will be given out along with certificates in the first two
weeks of the Autumn 09 term.

Hampstead Factory Term Dates

The show weekend and rehearsals will replace usual lessons in Swindon School that weekend.

Summer 2008

Swindon School

* Sunday 26th April - Sunday 12th July
* Summer show (Saturday 5th July)
* (weekend off 31st May)

Autumn 2008

Swindon Schools

* Sunday 20th September - Sunday 29th November
* (weekend off 25th October)



Swindon class times:

4 to 7 years 9.50 am to 11.45 am
8 to 11 years 9.50 am to 12.30 noon
12 to 17 years 9.50 am to 12.30 noon


Agency Photos

Agency Photos are now attended privately at Abbey Studios in Cirencester. Price - 35.00 each
(special offer for Hampstead Factory students only). This shoot pays for one professional black and
white photo (to be chosen by you and us) to be uploaded onto your online CV with our online agency. If you
would like your child to attend a shoot please post a cheque to us made payable to Hampstead Factory for
35.00. Please put the name of your child on the back of the cheque and write photoshoot. Abbey Studios
will then call to arrange a photo shoot time which is convenient for you.

Agency Successes
We have continued our partnership with the studio in Gloucester, which is used to record
voices for many Nikelodeon shows. Well done to Charlie and Georgia Povey with their
continuing success with their Nikelodeon voice over work shown on Nick Junior.
Congratulations also to Annabelle Price who performed in 'Captain Blackboot and the
Wallumgrumba' at the King Theatre in Gloucester and to Ashleigh James who audition for Clash a new
CBBC show!


Hampstead Factory Birthday Parties

Would you like a "themed" birthday party at Hampstead Factory?
Learn a cool street dance routine, perform a mini musical of High School Musical or learn a drama script?
All parties can end in a performance for parents. The newest party around! From as little as 85.00. Please
see our website for more information or call Laura on 01242 234664.



Private Lessons

As well as group lessons in drama, dance, singing The Hampstead Factory offers private or shared
lessons. Private lessons can be taken in drama, dance, singing or a combination of all three; musical thea-
tre. Taking private tuition in any of the above skills can lead to examinations in Trinity Guildhall or LAMDA
and to other opportunities such as performing at the Cheltenham Festival. Grade 6, 7 and 8 Trinity Guild-
hall examinations are recognised by UCAS and points from 20 to 60 are awarded depending on the
level of achievement gained. Please see our website for more information or call Laura on 01242 234664.


Were Tickled Pink!

Dont forget we have pink t-shirts available to buy this term
for The Hampstead Factory!
The t-shirts are a fuschia pink strappy t-shirt design with holographic
writing on! The t-shirts cost 15 each (extra cost due to holographic writing).
These go like hot cakes so if you want to order one grab a t-shirt order form
from your schools venue table.