F A M I L Y . . .
What’s important are the relationships we keep!
So a personal happy new year to you from my family to yours!
May 2022 bring happiness, health and everything you have ever wished for!
Lots of Ali xxx
https://www.instagram.com/alicatchildrenandtheatre
AliCaT Children and Theatre is moving over to Instagram only. Please follow for regular updates on AliCaT services for September 2021.
I’m very excited about this new chapter in our lives. A rewarding one that will focus on helping children develop their confidence and finding their voice!
Anyone interested in getting involved in the AliCaT process, please contact me direct on…ali@alicat.me
Ali xx
The AliCaT story…Move to March 2020…
We were told by the Government to stop trading on the 23 March 2020!
We stopped trading before the end of the week…it was a surreal week. Susie and I provided classes for the few who attended and to be honest it was a great week, full of laughter, fun and a great opportunity to build relationships!
Move to April 2020…
After a period of panic I worked out how to provide an online term of ‘zoom’ classes. This was scary and unfamiliar to me but the children seemed to enjoy them and I began to see the potential!
Move to June 2020…
It became apparent that I would be unable to sustain these classes due to the severity of my father’s illness…I was needed elsewhere!
Move to September 2020…
My Father passed away and because of the Governments decision to phase out the Furlough Scheme I was forced into redundancy and therefore unable to secure a position for my friend and colleague in the future of AliCaT Children and Theatre…end of a 10 year working relationship!
Move to October 2020…
After making a decision to ease teaching back to one age group only and interest in places secured, it became apparent AliCaT Children and Theatre would yet again have to join the nation in supporting the lockdown to beat this virus!
Move to November 2020…
Ever hopeful that AliCaT Junior classes could resume, preparations of the theatre were in full swing and Backwell Playhouse Committee were supporting the opening of the Venue.
Move to December 2020…
The Government announces a tier system and places North Somerset into tier 3 (high alert). AliCaT Children and Theatre make the decision to put the safety of the community, children and parents foremost and postpone restarting until the new year…
Move to January 2021…
EVERYONE PLAYS BY THE RULES TO SUPPORT THE COUNTRY…WE BEAT THE VIRUS OR AT LEAST NAIL A VACCINATION!…WE GET BACK TO THE THEATRE!…WE PUT ON A FABULOUS SHOW!
Thank you everyone for your amazing support and patience throughout this crazy chapter of our lives.
I WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, POSITIVE AND HEALTHY 2021!
Wow! What a year!
Ali x
Hi everyone, please find attached below the Term 6 timetable pdf.
Please click HERE and download.
All the best
Ali x
ATTENTION AliCaT Foundation, Junior and Senior classes!
Look out for your invite to a ‘Zoom’ rehearsal in your emails…check your spam/junk folders if you can’t see one! A number of people have found me in there!!
Happy Easter to you and your family too! x
Here is the Challenge that was set at the end of the Junior’s first ‘Zoom’ meeting. Feel free to be as creative as you like in how you share this with me…I look forward to finding out about your characters! Ali x
NOTICE TO ALL JUNIOR ALICAT’S…
Please check emails for a ‘Zoom’ meeting (online rehearsal) on Tuesday 7th April, 2020. Class times are included in the email. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow…Ali x
So, this last week has indeed taken me completely out of my comfort zone, AliCaT online!? Help!! Why don’t we try it out Junior’s? Look out for your email invitation this week…baby steps Ali x
P.S Don’t forget to download the app onto your computer, phone or iPad and let’s try it out!
Hi everyone
Just to let you know Shaun and I have been filming some Pre school stories and challenges. I hope to share these with you very soon.
The first story is called “Perky Little Penguins” by Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees…
Best wishes Ali x
Hi AliCaT’s!
I miss you all very much. Just to keep you posted, I have been working at the theatre this week trying to keep it up together in readiness for your return and finalising Production preparations for ‘Eddie the Penguin Saves the World’. I have also been filming some online stories for Preschool and Foundation…I’ll send those out to you when they are ready!
I will do my best to touch base with all age groups and keep you posted about what’s happening to AliCaT during the coming weeks…in the meantime if any of the children want to email me directly on ali@alicat.me I look forward to receiving their message…Ali xx
JUST ADD CHILDREN!!
‘EDDIE AND HIS PENGUINS’ WANT TO SAVE THE WORLD…AND ARE WAITING PATIENTLY…
Dear All – In light of the ongoing announcements and advice from the Government and the continuing public health crisis, I have to announce the suspension of all AliCaT classes until further notice to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the community in which we live and work.
During this time I am looking forward to developing my teaching ideas for you on-line to help keep the children in touch with AliCaT, and I will continue to update any news on the AliCaT website and social channels:
WEBSITE: https://alicat.me
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AliCaTChildrenandTheatre/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AliCaT_drama
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alicatchildrenandtheatre/
I am enormously grateful for the understanding and support you have given and I look forward to welcoming you back through the doors very soon.
Keep safe and well
Very best wishes
Ali and the team xx
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Dear All
Based on government advice and media reports I would make the following recommendations and hope you all agree:
For Foundation and Preschool classes:
I would like to suggest that I temporarily stop these classes for the protection of the children and primarily all the adults. What I’m looking to do is encourage adults not to congregate in the foyer and I see this as a positive measure.
For Junior and Senior classes:
I would like to continue as usual but I would strongly suggest the children are dropped off at the door and met by myself or my staff and likewise collected at the door to prevent crowd gatherings.
Eddie the Penguin Production:
Currently ‘Eddie the Penguin’ set design is going ahead, production is being completed and I’m hoping to reschedule the show with a possible slot in April/May. This I hope to confirm by the end of this week.
The decisions I have made for a sound contingency is based on current Government advice. Again, I hope you all agree.
Many thanks for your support in this time of uncertainty…
Keep safe
Ali
**CORONAVIRUS** – KEEPING UP TO DATE TO PROTECT ALL…
Happy New Year to all our lovely families at AliCaT.
Here’s to a great 7 months of performances in March, June and July 2020!
Our job now is to support every child to develop self confidence, amazing teamwork and an appreciation of the process of theatre.
Thank you all for your support…Ali x
AliCaT is looking for a musician/lyricist who can help in the AliCaT curriculum, helping to develop and tap into children’s learning of basic skills in drama. Please contact me if you think you can help. I’m looking for the development of storytelling, line learning and basic tips on drama techniques all through the media of music and rhythms….Ali x
A great new screen for our parents to watch what is going on in AliCaT classes!
No more squinting to work out where your child is…it’s going to be clear and visible! You are now able to be part of your child’s journey at AliCaT…Ali x