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by cookycrew
Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: Workshop Opportunities
Topic: Behind the camera training
Replies: 1
Views: 16030

Re: Behind the camera training

Act2cam offer summer schools (or they did), think they are also members on here. They have a website www.act2cam.com. Also, worth looking at some of the big drama schools which offer courses for young people. DD managed to get a place on the ITV work inspiration scheme a few years ago - it was 2 wee...
by cookycrew
Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Auditioning for 2020 entry
Replies: 1305
Views: 1056138

Re: Auditioning for 2020 entry

My dd has recently complete the Foundation year at RADA and Camden Council were adamant we could not apply for any Housing Benefit or Universal Credit. I stated that other students at GSA etc were being given financial support, however, Camden refused point blank. We didn’t even get to the stage of ...
by cookycrew
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Auditioning for Sept 2019
Replies: 1236
Views: 600018

Re: Auditioning for Sept 2019

[quote=sailorgirluae post_id=257453 time=<a href="tel:1554837118">1554837118</a> user_id=55708] Did anyone else’s DC do Central auditions recently. It’s been 2 weeks since my DS did his but still waiting to hear if he has made the final recall - anyone else in the same situation? The whol...
by cookycrew
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Housing benefit for BTEC and Foundation 16-18
Replies: 69
Views: 39135

Re: Housing benefit for BTEC and Foundation 16-18

I did it so long ago, I have no idea how I did it nor how to change it! 😂😂😂
by cookycrew
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Housing benefit for BTEC and Foundation 16-18
Replies: 69
Views: 39135

Re: Housing benefit for BTEC and Foundation 16-18

I wonder if anyone can give advice on how to convince Camden Council that Foundation course students are eligible for housing benefit? Those that have been successful, was there anything you said or provided that I could try? They have knocked us back several times and just say Foundation Courses ar...
by cookycrew
Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:49 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Auditioning for Sept 2019
Replies: 1236
Views: 600018

Re: Auditioning for Sept 2019

Tiredmumofthree wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:56 am Morning, does anyone have any experience of the recall day at RWCMD? Many thanks
No experience personally but Rhymie may be able to help as I believe her ds has been through it....is your ds/dd at the recall day on Monday? 😁
by cookycrew
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Where are our Sept 2018 starters going?
Replies: 92
Views: 46929

Re: Where are our Sept 2018 starters going?

DD starting Foundation in Acting at RADA. Also looking for accommodation :D
by cookycrew
Sun May 06, 2018 1:02 am
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Workshops in leeds
Replies: 4
Views: 3813

Re: Workshops in leeds

If it is for Musical Theatre then check out DPTA (Damien Poole Theatre Arts) summer school in Harrogate. He is a Westend Pro and has some current Westend Stars running the workshop on different days. Sure to be a fab workshop!
by cookycrew
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:16 am
Forum: Workshop Opportunities
Topic: Musical Theatre & audition masterclass with West End star Anna-Jane Casey
Replies: 0
Views: 4785

Musical Theatre & audition masterclass with West End star Anna-Jane Casey

Fantastic opportunity to learn from the incredible Anna-Jane Casey (Billy Elliot, Cats, Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun, BBC Proms to name just a few of her credits). Taking place in Harrogate at DanSing Studio on Thursday 23rd February 1pm until 4pm, suitable for 14+ years. Great for anyone auditioning...
by cookycrew
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Workshop Opportunities
Topic: Beginners film making workshop in York
Replies: 2
Views: 5087

Re: Beginners film making workshop in York

Thanks Gingerbam, hope all is well with you & yours x
Still a few places available on these workshops, private message me if you are interested. :)
by cookycrew
Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: Workshop Opportunities
Topic: Beginners film making workshop in York
Replies: 2
Views: 5087

Beginners film making workshop in York

Film making workshop in York starting on Saturday 19th September. (Runs for four Saturday's) 9.30 to 12.30, suitable for 11 to 16 year olds. Includes writing, filming & directing for beginners , lead by Camille Sainsbury. Camille has secured funding for the workshop so the great news is it's fre...
by cookycrew
Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Workshop Opportunities
Topic: Workshop For Actors 16 years + with Agent Louise Gubbay
Replies: 6
Views: 8188

Re: Workshop For Actors 16 years + with Agent Louise Gubbay

DD & I really enjoyed today's workshop. Louise was incredibly knowledgeable, so down to earth & as 'waitingandwaiting' commented, lovely too! Great to meet 'waitingandwaiting' and her d's, I'm on a roll this week meeting napm's after meeting 'hecouldshine' and her ds on Thursday at the theat...
by cookycrew
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Agencies
Topic: What Age Does Agent Deal with Child instead of Parent 1st
Replies: 10
Views: 9307

Re: What Age Does Age Stop Dealing with Parent on behalf of

I can't speak for everyone but my dd's agent still contacts me which I prefer. Also, it would be easier/quicker to get a response from me as during a school day dd won't have access to her emails - some castings need a quick response. :D
by cookycrew
Mon May 11, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Sponsorship
Replies: 6
Views: 5516

Re: Sponsorship

Francescasmum I have done this for the last few years for dd's singing teachers annual concert at a theatre in York. The concerts have raised money for various charities eg. St Leonard's Hospice, NSPCC. I basically rang or called into local & national businesses and simply asked them if they wou...
by cookycrew
Mon May 04, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: West Side Story - on anywhere?
Replies: 11
Views: 9433

Re: West Side Story - on anywhere?

Francescasmum It's on at The Grand Opera House & there are 4 shows - Thursday 30th July, Friday 31st July both at 7.30, then Saturday 1st August 2.30 & 7.30. Let us know if you can make it. Lots of luck to F for Bugsy! Thanks for the good wishes Hecouldshine, they always have such a good tim...