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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 £10 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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Tue
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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5pm
6pm
7pm
8pm
9pm
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
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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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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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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
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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
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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.
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