We are looking forward to our Winter Cabaret this Sunday 9th Jan 2022! This year's theme is ‘MAGIC AND MONSTERS!’ 

When/Where?

Wren Academy, Finchley, N12 9HB.

There is a car park available on site, via the entrance on Woodhouse Road, though please arrive in good time as there is a short walk across the site to the theatre.

Arrival times are as follows:

Juniors & Seniors (ages 8+) - 1pm

Minis and Improvers (ages 4-7) - 2pm

Audience - 2:50-3pm

 

What to wear

Minis/Improvers: purple leotard (or boys alternative) and tap shoes.

Juniors: black leggings and tap shoes.

Seniors: black leotard and black leggings/shorts with jazz shoes. 

Please arrive dressed and ready. Students are not permitted to perform in any tap dance without tap shoes. Ballet/jazz shoes are permitted for modern (though bare feet are fine). Leggings or footless tights are also permitted, though no full length tights for safety reasons. Long hair must be tied back neatly. All clothing/shoes must be labelled please.
 

What to bring

Please arrive dressed and ready, bring a water bottle and warm up layers. Please ensure students have eaten beforehand as no food will be allowed in the theatre. No valuables or unnecessary items please.

 

Tickets

Tickets can be bought  HERE.  There is no longer a 3 ticket limit, though space is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis. Tickets are on sale until Saturday 8th, no need to print out, your confirmation email will suffice. Seating is unallocated. 

 

Practice

Practice material is below. Please do make sure students watch and run through at some point this week to refresh the material ahead of Sunday.

 

COVID-19

Masks are required for all audience attendees aged 11+ please (unless exempt). We also advise taking a lateral flow test ahead of attending where possible please, and do not attend if you have a positive result (covid pass is not necessary).

 

FAQ’s

Can I buy more than 3 tickets? - Yes, there is now no limit on tickets in line with current guidance.

Does my toddler/baby need a ticket? - Babes in arms/toddlers on laps do not need a ticket. Children aged 4+ will need a ticket please.

Can I buy a ticket on the door? - No, sorry. Tickets must be booked online in advance please before Saturday 8th.

Can we wait in the building between drop off and the show? - We can't allow unauthorised adults in the building during rehearsal time for safeguarding reasons. Parents will need to drop students off and come back at 2:50pm please.

Will there be covid safety measures? - Yes. Masks are required for all audience attendees aged 11+ please (unless exempt). We also advise taking a lateral flow test ahead of attending where possible please, and do not attend if you have a positive result. The space will be well ventilated and hand sanitiser available upon entry. 

Is photography/videoing permitted? Afraid not, for safeguarding compliance. ADC Stars will film the dress rehearsal and make this available securely for anyone who cannot attend on the day.

How long is the show? - Around 50mins with no interval. We will then get changed out of costume and students will be brought out to meet parents.

Will the show be filmed? - Not on the day itself, though dress rehearsals were filmed during class in case anyone misses the day.

Is it allocated seating? - Audience seating is unallocated, first-come-first-served, though we advise that families of Musical Theatre students arrive in good time to sit close enough to hear lines/songs.