Dear Nomes and prospective Nomes (& parents)
Welcome to a new term at Nomes and Young Nomads. Our names are Rachel and Francesca and we’re really excited to be taking over the running of the youth theatre groups at Nomad Theatre.
Here’s a bit about us:
I’m Rachel and I’m the new Drama Tutor. I have a degree in Community Arts as well as a PGCE in teaching from Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
I’ve been working in theatre for over 10 years, teaching drama to children and young people from babies through to students. I also work at a school in Twickenham where I teach Year 5 and organise drama events in the school and borough. I love devising work and thinking of clever ways to stage theatre, but the thing I love most is seeing how drama can develop confidence and team work skills.
The best show I’ve seen recently is Matilda the Musical – it shows exactly what young people can do!
I’m Francesca and I’m the new Drama Assistant.
I have recently graduated from GSA with a B.A. (Hons) in Musical Theatre.
I was a company member of YMT:UK from 2004 until 2010 and have performed in theatres around the UK including the Barbican Theatre, Plymouth; The Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast; and Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
The most exciting performance of my career to date was dancing in the London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony.
I have had over 5 years teaching experience in both dance and drama and look forward to devising and directing at The Nomad Theatre.
We have a new email address – NomesYouthTheatre@gmail.com (please add us to your contact list so our emails don’t end up in your junk mail).
We’ve also set up a new Facebook page (facebook.com/NomesYTUK) and Twitter account (@NomesYT) for parents and participants where we’ll post information and interesting things for you to see (if you’re under 16 please make sure an adult knows you’re following us).
Diary dates:
19th September - Young Nomads and Senior Nomes start back
21st September - Nomes start back
26th October – 2nd November - Half Term
20th/21st March 2014 - Senior Nomes Show
27th/28th March 2014 - Young Nomads Show
4th-6th July 2014 - Summer Show (all groups)
Looking forward to meeting you soon, Rachel and Francesca