St Margaret's RC send Burke and Hare packing

We had a great day today in Galashiels working with the p4-7s at St Margaret's RC primary. Despite the small numbers, the singing was powerful and the show is set to be a successful one. Looking forward to our next visit :-)

Ladyloan primary

Charades had a wonderful day working with p6 & 7 at a buoyant Ladyloan primary.  Even though today was the first day that the cast were introduced to the actions and blocking of the show, by the time it came to run a full rehearsal, the production was almost perfect. Only a few little areas are left to rehearse before the big day in two weeks time. We can't wait to work with this thoroughly well behaved, enthusiastic and talented school.

Welcoming Angus Council to Charades Theatre Comany

It is our great pleasure to announce - albeit belatedly - a new partnership with Angus Council. Charades kicked off productions at the beginning of this term in Seaview Primary, Ladyloan Primary, Strathmore Primary, Hayshead Primary, Maisondieu Primary and Edzell Primary. The schools will be taking on one of two productions - either the gruesome tale of the murderous Edinburgh bodysnatchers, 'Burke and Hare', or the swashbuckling tale of pirates and buried treasure, 'Treasure Island'. We have now kicked off all the projects and cannot wait to return to each of the schools, once all the casts have learned their words, for the Music Support days. Great to have you on board Angus.

Back to the Borders

A very quick update to report our ongoing partnership with the Borders.  We're thrilled to continue our working relationship in this enthusiastic and very supportive region.  This term we're working with Clovenfords, Stow, St. Margarets RC and Tweedbank primaries - all of whom show a lot of promise.  Soon we'll be returning to each of the schools for the Music Support days where we'll be working on blocking the show as well as teaching the cast members all the choreography. The only fly in the ointment is the Border Railway construction on the A7 at 7am every morning. The shows must go on though...