Romeo & Juliet – Senior Production2023

Shakespeare at Backwell Playhouse

 Tickets now available! (click the poster)
The AliCaT seniors will deliver the goods once again with Shakespeare’s classic tale of sweet forbidden love – Romeo & Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet and all the cast, are excellent talents in the local theatre scene, all having handled their roles with aplomb; the setting is black-box, modern day and introduces Romeo and Juliet as contemporary teenagers.

One of the marks of a good production of Romeo and Juliet are the characters of Mercutio, Friar Laurence, Tybalt, the Lords and Ladies, and Juliet’s nurse’s, all in there own way bringing a good dose of humour and life to the stage every time they appear.

The low-key modern set will be bathed in subtle performances from all characters associated with the two households of the Montagues and the Capulets.

These young students are always exciting to watch, and Romeo and Juliet is brought to life in their hands. Come with your partner, your family, or even by yourself, and by the end of the night, you will definitely enjoy yourself. AliCaT Children and Theatre

Archibald’s War – AliCaT Junior Production 2023

Dear Parents, please come and support the AliCaT Juniors in their production of Archibald’s War at the Backwell Playhouse, Backwell, BS48 3HT.

Tickets are on sale now, just click the image below or click HERE and you will be taken straight to the ticketing website WeGotTickets.

AliCaT poster image for Archibald's War 2023

…When Maggie is evacuated, her teddy bear goes with her. But somehow Archibald gets left on the train…
As the evacuees liven up the sleepy village, Archibald the teddy bear travels back to the city, and is adopted by another child, Jack. Through air raids and evacuation, the teddy bear is Jack’s constant companion. When Jack and Maggie finally meet, Maggie recognises her beloved Archibald, and there is a fierce struggle over the bear; whose is he now?

Moving over to Instagram only

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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

 

 

Our first socially distanced performance!

Thank you to all the children who participated in last weeks performances and all the parents and grandparents who supported the children’s theatre experience. Together we produced a show in 11 weeks which would normally take a whole academic year and with all the covid restrictions! It was a challenge but we did it! And I am so proud of everyone…I have an amazing job! Love to all Ali xx

Eddie the Penguin Story

This is the story of ‘Eddie the Penguin Saves the World’. An environmental musical for children aged 4-8 years, written by Niki Davies, performed by AliCaT Children and Theatre 2015.

AliCaT Children and Theatre uses the theatre setting to nurture a learning environment that is safe to explore common themes or issues, develop interpersonal skills and support growth and connection in a creative way.

This story is the perfect backdrop to teach children about environmental issues occurring around the world. The play takes Eddie and his family of Penguins on adventures where they discover problems to solve from the pollution of our cities, excess energy used, the cause and effect of the chopping down of trees to landfill sites that are full and very very smelly!

On their journey they meet Polar Bears that are fed up with the situation, humans that are unaware of the effects of nasty pollution and energy wasting and finally a Prime Minister that is happy to support a clean up of the cities!

This story is an excellent resource to go on to develop extension activities that can really cement a child’s understanding of their responsibilities in this wonderful world we live in…

For further information on this production or an interest in supporting children’s learning, please contact Ali on ali@alicat.me

 

A Lesson in Resilience!

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

 

 

Are you sitting comfortably?

PRE SCHOOL STORYTIME…For 3-4 year old children

AliCaT Storytime is an interactive storytime created for children aged 3-4 years old…

Welcome to AliCaT Storytime, an interactive learning experience for pre school aged children. Dive into this delightful world of fun where the Penguins, leap, and slide and whizz through their day with all their Penguin playmates. Watch how the Penguins try to cheer up a sobbing baby seal pup that has lost his mummy and finally end their days all huddled and cuddled safely together.

 

AliCaT Online!

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!

What’s been going on at AliCaT

Hi AliCaT’s!

planning for AliCaT storiesI 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

ALICAT UPDATE – PLEASE READ

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