A Talent to Watch!

Tiffany Hannam–Daniels, aged 15 from Bournemouth, has been marked out as a talent to watch. Having recently wowed judges at the Bournemouth Music festival Tiffany will be packing her bags and setting off for the bright lights of Los Angeles next month.

Tiffany is glowing with excitement and said ‘It’s a really exciting opportunity and it’s all thanks to the support of my parents and my really fantastic teacher Juliette Malan. I joined Direct Theatre just a year ago but they have taught me so much.’’

Direct Theatre School is a small, local theatre school run by husband and wife team Peter and Juliette Malan. They welcome students from ages 2 to 19 and embrace the principle that every student gets a chance to shine. A great place for young talent like Tiffany to gain confidence and develop their acting.

Representing Direct Theatre School at the Bournemouth Music Festival, Tiffany walked away with 8 first places, 2 second places and 4 ‘outstanding’ grades. She was overall winner of the junior championship, was awarded the Hazel Fry cup and also received the Doreen Merrifield Scholarship. The scholarship offers a full bursary to attend ‘The British & International Federation of Festivals’  summer course at Haileybury College in Hertford.

Then Tiffany will be off to America. She has been offered a lead part in a pilot for a new American television series. Tiffany will be flying to LA to film the pilot in the spring. If the pilot is successful and the series is picked up by the networks, Tiffany will have a continuous lead role. So look out for this young star from Bournemouth on your TV screens next year.

What's Next?

Summer School 2010

Dates: Monday 26th July - Friday 30th July 2010. 9.30am - 3.30pm

Venue: Immanuel United Refomed Church, 120 Southbourne Road

Cost: £100.00 per pupil (includes a free t-shirt)

In her own words here is what one pupil had to say........................................

''It's really exciting at Direct Theatre's holiday projects, you get to make new friends and play fun drama games.I Iike dressing up in costume for the final performance. Last year our play was about saving theplanet with Agents from The M2V Agency battling against the evil Dr Drax- It was really great'' (Elise 10 yrs). See our holiday projects page for more details

Call us on tel: 01202 416507 or e mail juliette@directtheatre.com for more information and a booking form

Term Dates

Autumn Term 2010

Start Date : Tuesday 14th September

Finish Date: Saturday 11th December

2009 to 2010 News

Over the last academic year Direct Theatre staged 10 performances! These ranged from end of term showcases, holiday drama projects, several productions at The Lighthouse, Poole, two live improvisation shows at a local comedy venue and a large scale production at The Pier Theatre Bournemouth. With over 60 pupils involved and new projects planned for 2010/11 its going to be another busy year!