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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 full scale outdoor production within the gardens of a local museum. With over 60 pupils involved and new projects planned for 2010 its going to be another busy year!

What's next?

In March 2010 Direct Theatre will be staging an exciting new production at The Pier Theatre in Bournemouth. With a cast of 35 young performers, we will be entering the world of magic, fairytales and enchanted forests, but will it all end happily ever after?

'Set in a land where stories are forbidden. Three sister set out on three very different adventures in an attempt to break a powerful spell that grips their land'.

BLOOD TEARS & LAUGHTER - a fairytale for all the family The Pier Theatre, Bournemouth. Friday 5th March at 8pm, Sat 6th March at 2.30pm & 8pm Box Office 01202 416 507 Adults £10, U16yrs £8.50

Easter School

Dates: Tuesday 6th April - Friday 9th April 2010. 9.30am - 3.30pm

Venue: St. Christopher's Chirch, Burleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth

Cost: £70.00 per pupil.

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).

Summer Drama project: Monday 26th July - Friday 30th July.

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

'An Evening Of Comedy Improvisation'

Saturday 19th June at The Bourne Spring Centre, Springbourne, Bournemouth.

Our team of pluky improvisors (aged 5-19 years) battle to win the coveted 'DT Improv Cup'. A tough director challenges the improvisors to ever more daring feats of spontaneous brilliance while the audience cheer on their favourites. An unpredictable, lively, fun evening. Tickets £4 (tel: 01201 416507 for more info.)

Term Dates

Start Dates : Tuesday 5th January, Thursday 7th January, Saturday 9th January 2010

(Half Term 15th - 19th February)

Finish Dates: Tuesday 23rd March, Thursday 25th March, Saturday 27th March