Update on Coronavirus

 

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

**CORONAVIRUS** – KEEPING UP TO DATE TO PROTECT ALL…

As concern increases over the spread of Coronavirus, I have had a number of enquiries into the measures we are taking for Backwell Playhouse.  I want to reassure you that we are taking this very seriously and are keeping Backwell Playhouse as clean and safe as possible.
There is plenty of hand wash for use in the toilets and public sinks (please make use of before your children enter class) and boxes of tissues to be disposed of in the bins provided. Relevant posters are around the theatre to support and guide on best practice. In addition there is a video on the Playhouse foyer monitor with advice and guidance.
At the moment my understanding is that there is no clear rationale for ‘closing events’ and unless a specific scenario develops, the government encourages business as usual.
I have posted a link on the home page of my website that gives up to date data regarding Coronavirus in your area.  Please click the link to access this information. https://alicat.me  I have also attached information regarding advice on preventative measures and who to contact should you have concerns.
If you feel unwell please stay at home and rest.  Perhaps we may even get rid of the attitude of ‘it’s just a cold’ and allow ourselves to rest up and get properly well.  The body is intelligent, it will tell us when we need to stop.  We just have to listen.
Please be assured I will continue to monitor the situation to make sure we are taking the necessary precautions to protect you all and my staff alike.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message, please take care of yourselves.
Very best wishes
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FOUNDATION SHOW MARCH 2020

EDDIE THE PENGUIN SAVES THE WORLD

Eddie the Penguin and his family travel around the world helping everyone with their environmental issues.  He finally arrives home knowing they have done their best to educate the world in making it a clean, sustainable, safe and friendly place to live. Well done Eddie and the Penguins!

For tickets, email tickets@alicat.me or contact us 

39 Steps proving very popular!

’39 Steps’ the next forthcoming production by Backwell Playhouse Theatre Company is proving extremely popular with only 8 tickets left throughout the run!  I have to stay as one of the actors I have enjoyed this process immensely and am looking forward to the run in November.  I haven’t tread the boards for a while now but I am so lucky to be part of such a great production! www.backwellplayhouse.co.uk …Ali x

The start of term at AliCaT!

All I can say it’s going to be a great year!  What fabulous children and families are part of AliCaT this year, from old faces to new!  What I love is that the door is always open, whether you’ve taken a break and decided to come back or you’ve received recommendations about the company and are trying it out for yourself!…so many lovely families have come through those theatre doors this week…thank you…we all look forward to the year ahead…Ali xx

The King’s Men – A Senior Production

A Senior Production, ‘The King’s Men’ at Backwell Playhouse on Saturday 13 July 2019 @ 7.30pm and Sunday 14 July @ 7.30pm.

A story about theatre.  It follows a troupe of actors ‘The King’s Men’ through the ages. We discover how theatre has evolved from Primitive theatre to Renaissance and how we see the modern theatre of today… come along to learn the influences, the cultures and the changes in different countries that have evolved over the decades…

Backwell Playing Fields Fair

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY…

 

Saturday June 8th 2019 @ 11.30am – 4.00pm

Backwell Playhouse and AliCaT Children and Theatre are very excited to be involved in this summers event at Backwell playing fields.  A charity event celebrating it’s the 90th Anniversary…Please come along and support this wonderful event!!  ALL FAMILIES WELCOME

 

What’s on in June 2019

‘THE KEY MASTER’ a Junior AliCaT Production

“Oh no! Not another supply teacher!”  say the children.  But their lesson is far from boring, as their history teacher transforms into the quirky Keymaster and takes them on a colourful journey through time.  When they finally get the key to the future, they are alarmed.  They see for themselves that today is tomorrow’s history, and realise that things need to change!

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE, JUST CLICK ON THE POSTER!

 

What’s on in June 2019

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents:
The Canterbury Tales
Thursday 30th May – Saturday 1st June 2019 – 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)

A colourful cast of characters set off for Canterbury, competing to tell their tales of love, lust, adventure and chivalry. Brimming with verve and energy, Chaucer’s well-loved stories are brought beautifully alive by students from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
All of medieval life is here, with the wide range of social strata rubbing shoulders as the Miller, the Steward and the Wife of Bath (among others) all have their tales to tell.

The Canterbury Tales is a touchstone of English literature and has delighted readers for centuries.

Tickets are £15 (£10 Concessions), available from bristololdvic.org.uk/ or 0117 987 7877