Performing Arts Programme Autumn/Winter 2023
Introduction We are very proud to present our Winter Performing Arts Programme. The opportunities Performing Arts affords our students extend beyond the stage, as they gain skills and selfconfidence which they will take through the entirety of their school life and beyond. I hope that you enjoy watching the variety of talent being showcased here at Pipers as much as I will.
Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford Headmistress
How to book tickets Tickets can be booked through our online ticket office www.piperscorner.co.uk/boxoffice. Please note that a child ticket is for those aged 16 and under and only available where stated. Age restrictions apply to some shows. For patrons who require wheelchair access, we have a number of removable seats in the Auditorium. Please contact shancock@piperscorner.co.uk to advise if this is required at time of booking. Food and drink is not permitted in the Auditorium. Refreshments are available from the Arts Centre Café for certain performances.
Prep Christmas Show 2022
At a glance October October
19
Informal Music Concert
November November
7 November
14 November
21
Informal Music Concert Visual Arts Careers Event Parent Partnership Programme
November
November
23
25
SIX: Teen Edition
December December
2 December
5 December
7
Christmas Market The BIG, Little Nativity Countdown to Christmas | Prep Christmas Show
Community Workshops October October
23
October
27
Arabian Nights | Drama Workshop
Nativity 2022
Informal Music Concert LIVE MUSIC
Thursday 19 October | Landau Hall 1615 hours Tuesday 7 November | Prep Hall Each term we hold a series of small informal Music Concerts to provide an opportunity for students of all ages and stages to perform in front of friends and family and share their passion for Music in a stress-free setting.
Dates may be subject to change closer to the day of the concerts. Booking is not required.
Visual Arts
CAREERS EVENING Tuesday 14 November | 1830 hours
Hear from alumnae and guest speakers from the world of visual arts to take inspiration about commercial roles where studying Art, Design and Textiles might take you. Industries discussed may include graphic design, concept design in Film and TV and Textiles. This is an informal evening designed to inspire students to find out more about the world of work and make important decisions about their own future pathways.
Senior School students and parents welcome. Please book your place via the Box Office.
Our programme of talks are suitable for parents of students from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form
Eating Disorders and Self-Harm Guest Speaker: Pooky Knightsmith Tuesday 21 November 1900 hours | Landau Hall | Free An internationally respected face of child and adolescent mental health, Pooky works tirelessly to ‘be the change she wants to see’. A prolific keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer and author, she develops and shares practical, evidence-informed approaches to promoting mental health – arming health, social care and education staff with the skills, understanding and knowledge they need to support the children in their care. Pooky has a PhD in child mental health from the Institute of Psychiatry, is the author of many books, is the Research and Development Director at Creative Education and is a former chair of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition. She lives in Sussex with her two daughters, husband, mother-in-law and three dogs. She’s a keen climber, an amateur knitter and a tenor in her local choir. She lives with PTSD and autism. To book your place please contact the Box Office.
Senior Production
By Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
DIVORCED BEHEADED LIVE IN CONCERT! Thursday 23 November Friday 24 November 1900 hours Saturday 25 November Arts Centre Theatre | Adults £15 | Concessions £10. Tickets are available via the Box Office.
Experience the theatrical sensation that has taken the world by storm. From Tudor Queens to stars of the stage, the SIX wives of Henry VIII come together to do a histo-remix of their 500 year old stories, making them into a celebration of 21st Century girl-power. This amateur production of SIX: TEEN EDITION is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk SIX THE MUSICAL®™ SIX™ and SIX purple and gold logo® are trade marks and registered trademarks of Ex-Wives Ltd., used under licence, all rights reserved.
Christmas Fair Saturday 2 December
1000-1400 hours | Whole School | Free Organised in collaboration with parents, students and staff. An enormous number of internal and external stallholders return to make your christmas that little bit easier!
BIG The
LITTLE
N AT IVIT Y Tuesday 5 December 0930 hours | Arts Centre Theatre | Free* The Big Little Nativity is a wonderful and enjoyable re-telling of the traditional Nativity.
*There is no charge for the performance but please book your seat through our Box Office.
Prep Christmas Show 2022
Prep Christmas Show
COUNTDOWN CHRISTMAS TO
Thursday 7 December 1900 hours | Arts Centre Theatre | Free* Set in a local Village Hall, this fun-filled musical looks at the pre-Christmas goings on in a local community. Join the Dance Group, The Brownies, The Rock Band and The Amateur Dramatic Society as they prepare their performances for the Annual Women’s Institute Christmas Show...but whatever you do, do not mention the cleaners!
*There is no charge for the performance but please book your seat through our Box Office.
The Tempest 2023
DRAMA WORKSHOP
Tales of the
Arabian Nights 23-27 October 2023 1000-1700 hours | Arts Centre Theatre | £150 The October drama workshop will include improvisation and exercises tailored to the group. Performance skills and confidence will be developed over the five days, with a performance of ‘Scheherazade Tales of the Arabian Nights’ on the final day. Please email sbevan@piperscorner.co.uk for more information and to reserve your place. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
SHREK: The Musical Jr 2023
SCHOOL
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