Lyric Classes & Activities Brochure Autumn Term

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The Lyric is fully committed to reducing its impact on the environment.

We were the first ever cultural venue to be awarded the highest 3 Stars Industry Green rating for our commitment to Green initiatives. Our major Green successes include: we recycle everything, more than 95% of our lighting is LED, we’re mainly powered by wind energy and we saved 495 trees last year.

For more information visit our website.

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We are excited to share with you our first autumn term of classes and activities in our brand new state of the art extension: the Reuben Foundation Wing.

This term we have a huge timetable of classes in a wide range of art forms including Theatre, Dance, Music, Film, TV and Digital for children and young people of all ages.

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Welcome

Activities at the Lyric are delivered by DanceWest, the Lyric Hammersmith, Musiko Musika, New English Ballet Theatre, Tri-Borough Music Hub, Youth Music Theatre UK and ZooNation.

At the Lyric we are committed to keeping our classes affordable and no class is more than ÂŁ10 per session.

To take part in classes you need to join the Lyric Young Company. Find out all the details on how to join and book activity on page 16.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Lyric family.

I never expected the amazing opportunities given to me at the Lyric Hammersmith.The lyric has become part of my life .

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Theatre

THEATRE

Theatre at the Lyric is delivered by the Lyric Hammersmith, one of the UK’s most acclaimed producing theatres and Youth Music Theatre UK, the leading music theatre company for young people.

Classes this term include: Acting Up

Push your imagination to its limits with our Acting Up theatre group. Work over our ten week course to develop your performance skills. Available for ages 7 – 21.

Production Team

Join the Lyric’s young production team to learn the design and technical skills involved in making work backstage.

Studio Intensive

Want to take acting to the next level?

Work as a company with a professional director to create a performance.

Musical Theatre Drop-ins

Improve your acting, singing and dance skills in this energetic drop in session.

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Acting Up ages 7 – 9

Sat

9.30am

26 Sep – 05 Dec

Acting Up ages 9 – 11

Tue

4.30pm

22 Sep – 01 Dec

Acting Up ages 11 – 13

Tue

4.30pm

22 Sep – 01 Dec

Acting Up ages 14 – 17

Wed 4.30pm

23 Sep – 02 Dec

Production Team

Mon 6.30pm

21 Sep – 30 Nov

Studio Intensive

Mon 6.00pm

21 Sep – 30 Nov

Application required, please email Becky.Martin@lyric.co.uk £3.50 per class / £35 per term

Acting Up ages 18 – 21

Thu

7.00pm

24 Sep – 03 Dec

£3.50 per class / £35 per term

6.30pm

08 Sep – 13 Oct

£7.00 per class / £38 per term

ages 14 – 21 ages 16 – 21

£3.50 per class / £35 per term

Youth Music Theatre UK Musical Theatre Drop-ins ages 11 – 21

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You must be a Lyric Young Company member to sign up for all classes. To find out how to become a member go to page 16. Times and dates subject to change. Check website or call the box office for latest information.

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DanceWest Contemporary Dance ages 7 – 11

Thu 5.00pm

17 Sep – 10 Dec

Contemporary Dance ages 12 – 16

Thu 6.00pm

17 Sep – 10 Dec

Contemporary Dance ages 17 – 24

Thu 7.30pm

17 Sep – 10 Dec

£8 per class / £80 per term

New English Ballet Theatre Children’s Ballet Class ages 7 – 11

Sat 10.00am

26 Sep – 05 Dec

Youth Ballet Class ages 15 – 25

Sat 11.15am

26 Sep – 05 Dec

Sat

26 Sep & 10 Oct

£8 per class / £80 per term

Youth Music Theatre UK Explore Dance for Musical Theatre ages 11 – 21

9.30am4.00pm

£10 per day

ZooNation Academy of Dance, West (ZAD West) ZAD Under 8s ages 4 – 7

Fri

4.00pm

18 Sep – 11 Dec

£90 per term

ZAD Beginners ages 8 – 21

Fri

5.00pm

18 Sep – 11 Dec

£90 per term

ZAD Intermediates ages 8 - 21

Fri

6.00pm

18 Sep – 11 Dec

£117 per term

7.30pm

18 Sep – 11 Dec

£117 per term

ZAD Advanced ages 8 – 21

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Photo by: Gigi Giannella. Choreographer: Antoine Marc. Ignition Dance Festival 2015, co- produced by Kingston council and Dance West

DANCE

Dance

Initial introductory class required. Email zadwest@zoonation.co.uk to secure a place prior to booking.

You must be a Lyric Young Company member to sign up for all classes. To find out how to become a member go to page 16. Times and dates subject to change. Check website or call the box office for latest information.

Join the Lyric Young Company to take part in these classes

Dance at the Lyric is delivered by DanceWest, the brand new contemporary dance hub for West London; New English Ballet Theatre, a dynamic ballet company reinventing classical ballet; Youth Music Theatre UK, the leading music theatre company for young people and ZooNation Academy of Dance, West (ZAD West), the West London branch of this acclaimed Hip-Hop dance academy.

Classes this term include: Contemporary Dance

DanceWest classes are an opportunity to learn some fun moves and express yourself. Get moving and develop your dance skills in a friendly and inspiring environment. Based in contemporary dance technique, an expressive and energetic dance form.

Ballet Classes

This course will introduce basic ballet positions and steps. This is a fun and fantastic way to improve your posture, strength and co-ordination.

Explore Dance for Musical Theatre

Get your dancing shoes on and develop your technique with the leading music theatre company for young people.

ZooNation Academy of Dance classes from Beginners to Advanced Level.

Classes cover a wide range of Hip Hop styles including Popping, Locking, Old Skool, Nu Skool, Breakin’ and House. Each teacher will introduce you to their individual style and help build up your skills to become a more versatile dancer.

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music

MUSIC

Music at the Lyric is delivered by Musiko Musika, a world music organisation; the Lyric Hammersmith, one of the UK’s most acclaimed producing theatres; Tri-Borough Music Hub, the lead music organisation delivering music in West London and Youth Music Theatre UK, the leading music theatre company for young people.

Classes this term include: Lyric Voices

We welcome the return of one of West London’s most exciting youth choirs led by respected recording artist and vocal coach Byron Gold.

Tri-Borough Youth Orchestra

Come and join this brand new and ambitious Youth Orchestra for all pupils in West London.

The Young Singers with The Bach Choir

An auditioned choir of talented Year 5 – 7s from Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham.

Folk Ensemble with Tir Eolas

Join this brand new group as we learn traditional folk music for a contemporary ensemble.

Rock and Pop Academy with The Rhythm Studio

Form bands, learn classic tracks and prepare for live gigs; all with professional musicians.

Youth Music Theatre Orchestra

Audition to join the UK’s most unique musical ensemble, an exclusive pathway for young musicians into the world of music, theatre and film.

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Lyric Voices ages 13+

Thu 7.00pm

24 Sep – 03 Dec £3.50 per class / £35 per term

Tri-Borough Youth Orchestra

Wed 6.00pm

30 Sep – 09 Dec

The Young Singers with The Bach Choir ages 8 – 12

Thu 4.30pm

01 Oct – 10 Dec £30 per term

Folk Ensemble with Tir Eolas

Wed 4.30pm

30 Sep – 09 Dec

Rock and Pop Academy with The Rhythm Studio ages 8 – 16

Tue 4.00pm

29 Sep – 08 Dec £90 per term

Tri-Borough Music Hub ages 8 – 18, Grades 5 – 8

ages 8 – 18, Standard Grades 1 – 8

Youth Music Theatre UK Sat 9.30am- 12 Dec

More music classes on the next page...

Youth Music Theatre Orchestra Audition ages 11– 21 for courses starting in January

6.30pm

Audition held at Lyric Hammersmith

Sun 9.30am- 13 Dec 4.30pm

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To book these activities please email info@ triboroughmusichub.org or call 020 7854 593

Audition held at Royal College of Music

Audition free – if accepted there will be a course fee Email mail@ymtuk.org for more information.

You must be a Lyric Young Company member to sign up for all classes. To find out how to become a member go to page 16. Times and dates subject to change. Check website or call the box office for latest information.

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music Do Re Mi Fa: Family Music Session

A family world music session with singing, instruments, puppets, games and rhythm.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

World Music Academy: World Explorers

MUSIC

A fun-filled exciting musical journey of discovery and creativity, to develop young musical skills through singing, rhythm and world music.

World Music Academy: World Strings

For string players of all kinds from beginners upwards that want to explore and learn about world music and work with guest musicians from Europe and Latin America.

World Music Academy: World Percussion

Learn percussion and play drums from around the world, develop your rhythm and listening skills and be a part of our world percussion ensemble.

World Music Academy: Globetrotter Music Session

A relaxed session to learn about, share and create music from around the world.

Instrumentalist and vocalists welcome.

ECCO (Ethnic Contemporary Classical Orchestra)

Rehearse and perform a repertoire of music from Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Musiko Musika

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Do Re Mi Fa: Family Music Session

Tue 4.15pm

22 Sep – 01 Dec

World Music Academy: World Explorers ages 5 – 7

Thu 4.15pm

24 Sep – 03 Dec

World Music Academy: World Strings ages 8 – 16

Tue 5.15pm

22 Sep – 01 Dec

World Music Academy: World Percussion ages 8 – 16

Fri

5.15pm

25 Sep – 04 Dec

World Music Academy: Globetrotter Music Session ages 14 – 18

Fri

6.30pm

25 Sep – 04 Dec

ECCO (Ethnic Contemporary Classical Orchestra)

Sat 10.15am

ages 2 – 5 + adult

ages 8 – 16

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26 Sep – 05 Dec

£3.50 per class / £35 per term

to register your interest please email info@musikomusika.org

You must be a Lyric Young Company member to sign up for all classes. To find out how to become a member go to page 16. Times and dates subject to change. Check website or call the box office for latest information.

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TV, FILM + DIGITAL

TV, Film + Digital is delivered by the Lyric Hammersmith, one of the UK’s most acclaimed producing theatres, in partnership with top professionals in the industry.

Classes this term are: Presenting for TV

A three day masterclass learning expert techniques from TV professionals and putting your presenting skills on screen.

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TV, Film & Digital

Make a Film in a Day

Race against the clock to make a film in only 8 hours from creating the story to seeing it on the big screen.

Join the Lyric Young Company to take part in these classes

Film Hub

Come and hang out in our Film Hub on Thursday nights. Talk film, learn camera techniques and share your passions with others.

Code Club

Get digital and join Code Club, taught by tech experts in our state of the art digital playspace.

Lyric Presenting for TV

26 - 28 Oct

£15.00

10am - 4.00pm

(Half term)

for the three day course

Make a Film in a Day

Sat

10 Oct

£5.00

ages 11 – 14

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Mon-Wed

ages 16 – 21

for one day course

10am - 6.00pm

Film Hub ages 15 – 19

Thu 4.30pm

17 Sep – 12 Dec

free

Code Club ages 7 – 13

Thu 4.30pm

24 Sep – 03 Dec

free

Code Club ages 13 – 19

Thu 6.30pm

24 Sep – 03 Dec

free

You must be a Lyric Young Company member to sign up for all classes. To find out how to become a member go to page 16. Times and dates subject to change. Check website or call the box office for latest information.

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7pm

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Studio Intensive (ages 16 - 21) 6pm - 9pm

MONDAY

Production Team (ages 14 - 21) 6.30pm - 8.30pm Acting Up (ages 9 - 11) 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Musical Theatre Drop-ins (ages 11 - 21) 6.30pm - 9pm

Acting Up (ages 11 - 13) 4.30pm - 6.30pm

TUESDAY

Do Re Mi Fa Family Music Session (ages 2 - 5) 4.15pm - 5pm

World Music Academy: World Strings (ages 5 - 7) 5.15pm - 6.15pm

Rock and Pop Academy (ages 8 - 16) 4pm - 6pm

class timetable

Take a look at an example week of activity

Class Timetable

4.30pm - 6.30pm Lyric: Acting Up (ages 14 - 17)

WEDNESDAY

Folk Ensemble (ages 8 - 18) 4.30pm - 6pm

Tri-Borough Youth Orchestra (ages 8 - 18) 6pm - 8pm

The Young Singers (ages 8 - 12) 4.30pm - 6pm Contemporary Dance (ages 7 - 11) 5pm - 6pm

THURSDAY

Acting up (ages 18 - 21) 7pm - 9pm Contemporary Dance (ages 12 - 16) 6pm - 7.30pm

Contemporary Dance (ages 17 - 24) 7.30pm - 9pm

Film Hub (ages 15 - 19) 4.30pm - 6pm Code Club (ages 7 - 13) 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Code Club (ages 13 - 19) 6.30pm - 8.30pm

World Music Academy: World Explorers (ages 5 - 7) 4.15pm - 5.15pm ZAD Under 8 (ages 4 - 7) 4pm - 5pm

Lyric Voices (ages 13+) 7pm - 9pm

ZAD Beginners (ages 8 - 21) 5pm - 6pm

ZAD Intermediate (ages 8 - 21) 6pm - 7.30pm

World Music Academy: World Percussion (ages 8 - 16) 5.15pm - 6.15pm

FRIDAY

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10am

11am

ZAD Advanced (ages 8 - 21) 7.30pm - 9pm

World Music Academy: Globetrotter (ages 14 - 18) 6.30pm - 8pm

12pm

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

Acting Up (ages 7 - 9) 9.30am - 11.30am

SATURDAY

Children’s Ballet Youth Ballet Class (ages 15 - 24) Class (ages 7 - 11) 10am - 11.15am 11.15am - 12.30pm Ethnic Contemporary Classical Orchestra (ECCO) (ages 8 - 16) 10.15am - 12.15pm

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Membership form

To register as a new LYC member please complete the form below and return to the Lyric’s Box Office with a one-off payment of £10.

We accept cash (in person), cheques, Visa, Mastercard and Maestro

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What borough is your school in?

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MEMBERSHIP

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1. Become a Lyric Young Company Member • Fill out the form opposite and either bring to the Box Office or post to the address on the back of the brochure with your payment of £10.

We accept cash (in person), cheques, Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.

• Once we have received your payment, you are able to book on to any of our courses and you will receive your membership pack in the post • You can also download this form online www.lyric.co.uk

If yes, please provide any details that you wish to give:

2. Book your activity

If you are over 18 please fill out the below section however if you are under 18 years of age the below section should be completed by a parent/guardian.

• Come in or call the Box Office to pay for the class or course you want to join For some of courses you need to apply in advance so please check individual course information in this brochure or on our website www.lyric.co.uk

3. Enjoy • Don’t forget to arrive on time and have fun.

Bursary places We want our courses to be open to all so we are happy to offer bursaries to those who need it. For more information please contact becky.martin@lyric.co.uk 16

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Signature Print name Date I am over 18 and completed this form myself / I am the parent/guardian of the person named above and have completed this form on behalf of my child (please delete as appropriate) Please Return to: Lyric Young Company Membership, Lyric Box Office, Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, London. W6 0QL. For further information call 020 8741 6850 or visit www.lyric.co.uk

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10 – 12 Sep

The residents of 35 Amici Drive are under threat of eviction.

Will they overcome in their struggle to stay or will they face the wrecking ball? Amici integrate able-bodied and disabled artists to challenge attitudes to disability and the arts.

For all ages

Tipping the Velvet 18 Sep – 24 Oct

Acclaimed playwright Laura Wade brings Sarah Waters’ audacious bestselling novel to the stage in an electrifying new adaptation, directed by Lyndsey Turner.

Ages 14+

Schools work We are committed to working with schools to deliver a top quality cultural education. We have one of the largest schools audiences of any theatre in London and schools tickets are available for all of our shows, along with occasional accompanying workshops.

In addition, specifically for Hammersmith & Fulham schools, we provide the following:

• “Introduction to Theatre” workshops

• Free tickets for pupils to attend the pantomime

• 20 hours free use of the spaces in the New Reuben Foundation Wing

• Backstage tours

• Creative Industry Career days

For more information and how to get your school involved, please email nicholai.labarrie@lyric.co.uk

schools+TARGETED

COMING SOON

35 Amici Drive

Targeted work We are dedicated to working with West London’s most marginalised and disadvantaged young people. Across the year we offer a breadth of high quality arts based projects that raise the aspirations and self-motivation of young people so they can reach their full potential.

Our targeted projects include:

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas 20 Nov – 24 Dec

The Lyric’s beloved Christmas show returns for the fourth year.

Adapted by Pins and Needles Productions.

Under 6s

Ci nderella 21 Nov – 03 Jan

Grab your glittery Converse and put the pumpkin into top gear as Cinderella heads to the biggest party of the season to meet a very charming Prince. Written by Tom Wells.

Ages 6+

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• START a six-week accredited training scheme which supports NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) young people.

• REWIND a programme for learners aged 13-16 at risk of dropping out of mainstream education or in specialist provision.

• ACTION ON DISABILITY term time and holiday activities for disabled young people led

by Action on Disability Youth Service who work to create a fair society where disabled people have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

For more information and how to get involved, please email hollie.evans@lyric.co.uk 19