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The Hunstanton Drama Festival 2013 Pirate's Picnic

Students of both JGDATA academies joined forces to perform their show, The Pirate's Picnic for the third and last time at the Princess Theatre Hunstanton on Sunday 14th July 2013 as part of the Drama Festival.  We were on stage as the second act and from the start every student performed like a true professional. 
Before the show John took the students to the dressing room (we had the biggest dressing room with a lovely view across Hunstanton beach and sea.  Then onto stage for out walkthrough to allow the actors to familiarise themselves with the size and layout of the stage.  Then it was back to get changed and into make-up.
The SHOOTING Stars had the audience clapping and cheering right from the start, with amazing acting, voice control, singing and especially dance moves which were timed to perfection.  They did so well they were nominated for an award, received a certificate of Commendation and won the coveted SHAKESPEARE CUP.  
Here's what we won:
Best Male Youth Actor Nomination (Tate was nominated for his role of Pirate Captain.)
Certificate of Commedation (Only five were awarded in total and we got one!)
The Shakespeare Cup (A trophy awarded by the adjudicators for their favourite production in the whole Drama Festival.)
CLICK HERE for more information about our awards . . .

What a bunch of amazing children I have the fortune to work with.
Take a look at our fun filled afternoon . . .

Outside the Princess Theatre and in the dressing room . . .

Getting into make-up and having a walkthrough on stage before the show . . .
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Photos of our award winning production . . .

'The Pirate's Picnic' on stage at the Princess Theatre Hunstanton . . .
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Comments about the performance . . .

Comment from Liz Collins (Via email.)
Congratulations John, and to all the children involved (and of course Sue and everyone else that made it possible) Caitlin had a wonderful time performing on stage, and is very proud to be part of your successful theatre academy. Can't wait for the next performance!
Comment from Tony Bishopp (Via facebook.)
Well done John! Also to Sue and all the kids!  You must be sooooo proud, I know I am! Xx
Comment from Lucy de Fenzi (Via email.)
WHOOOOPP!! WHOOOPP!  Excellent news…well done John, it was a fab show!!
Comment from Rachel Wood (Via facebook.)
Well done to all the children and well done to you too John! Without your enthusiasm, hard work and dedication it wouldn't have happened!
Comment from Joanne Owen (Via email.)
Dear John
WOW!!   How wonderful and so did they deserve it, they were brilliant and obviously couldnt have done it without you. Just amazing, well done.  Looking forward to next drama classes and what can be produced x
Comment from Vic & Paul Barnett (Via email.)
Dear John,
I wanted to congratulate you yourself for the hard work with the children and especially on your nomination for most original script. Also thanks need to go to Jo who gets the ‘best supporting wife’ award. I know Fern looks forward to the next production and of course we as parents are thrilled that she actually got on stage which without the right encouragement from you she would not have done.
Comment form Kevin &Emma Sisman (Via email.)
Dear John
Congratulations and well done you must be very proud and thank you for doing such an amazing job with the children. You deserve it!
Comment from Nicola Stokes (Via facebook.)
Cracking performance by the Shooting Stars from JGDATA they have all worked so hard and were a huge credit to you John.  I'm a very proud mummy watching Melody and other members of JGDATA go up on stage to collect their certificate and trophy for their performances in this year's drama festival. Lots of nominations as runners up too. Well done John and all your hard working members
Comment from Stuart Wheeler (Via email.)
Hi John
Well done!  You deserve it, you give the kids 110% and it has paid off, not only in terms of awards, but in the confidence they have gained!
Thanks buddy from me and Sharon
Comment from Sarah Harris (Via facebook)
Wow,congratulations John!! Well done for all the hard work and a massive well done to the cast of both shows!! You all worked really hard and it was a pleasure to watch :)
Comment from Hazel King (Via email.)
Hi John,
Just had to email to say how pleased I am for you and all the students on your so well deserved awards at the drama festival this weekend.  Congratulations to you all and most of all to you for all the time and work you have put into these productions. I am sure that now you feel it was all worthwhile.  Looking forward to seeing your next productions.  Once again Congratulations

And after the performance . . .

Celebrations back in the dressing room after a really successful performance . . .
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Click to go back to the Pirate's Picnic Page
Click to go to the Millbridge Care Home Pirate's Picnic show.
Click to go to the Hunstanton Carnival Pirate's Picnic Show