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by Barb
Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Auditioning for 2016
Replies: 657
Views: 430806

Re: Auditioning for 2016

With regard to Wilkes, I would think about auditioning late there, as if you are successful they are very very quick with wanting not only the £200 (I think it is) deposit but also issuing the contract. This means you may have to make a decision before even auditioning elsewhere. It seems a nice pla...
by Barb
Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Living whilst at Performing Arts College
Replies: 20
Views: 15924

Re: Living whist at Performing Arts College

Just found this on the Epsom and Ewell Council website http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/EEBC/Council+Tax+and+Benefits/Council+Tax+and+Housing+Benefits/Laines+students.htm Laines students Important information for Students studying the Foundation course or the National Diploma in Professional Theatre or...
by Barb
Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Living whilst at Performing Arts College
Replies: 20
Views: 15924

Re: Living whist at Performing Arts College

I think anyone starting a foundation/ pre-voc course this September might be ok for Housing Benefit This from https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Benefit-Changes/Benefit-Changes-Timetable-2015#guide-content The Summer Budget – 8 July 2015 The government announced a number of welfare measures a...
by Barb
Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Living whilst at Performing Arts College
Replies: 20
Views: 15924

Re: Living whist at Performing Arts College

Post by Sonabe23 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:14 pm Hi, I am new to this site but wondered if anyone knew of anyone who was able to claim housing benefit whilst doing the pre/voc course at Performers College? Thanks There is a thread "Housing benefit and Performers" started by Evie who has conta...
by Barb
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What to do at 16?
Replies: 87
Views: 60085

Re: What to do at 16?

Hi Lynne I would also suggest a trawl through the various college websites, they can give details of what is required for auditions and often what to wear too. Summer courses are a way of getting a feel for a college and Urdang do a course building up to a mock audition day and provide some written ...
by Barb
Thu May 14, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Housing benefit and Performers
Replies: 13
Views: 10832

Re: Housing benefit and Performers

The students on the course at Evolution Foundation College got Housing Benefit from Colchester Council so I would say Performers should be the same. When I rang the council in August they did not seem to know, despite students the previous year getting it, if current students would be eligible. Howe...
by Barb
Sat May 09, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Drama Foundation Course
Replies: 10
Views: 7156

Re: Drama Foundation Course

I don't know about Drama Foundation courses but my DD has been on the foundation course at Evolution in Colchester this year and it has been brilliant for her. I was sceptical about this type of course and whether it would actually be worth it, also that Evolution was so new but after this year I co...