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I'm reading this thread with much interest. DS wants to do performing arts at one of the obvious schools, if he's lucky enough, but like many parents I want him to get some A levels first. He's quite academic. Should he just choose 3 subjects he likes and is good at, or should he be picking drama/th...

Are you sure the agent definitely didn't put him forward for that WE show again? I think sometimes the CDs like to give it a year if time is on their side and the child was just too small/young last time. It might be that the CD didn't ask to see your DS this time but is planning to call him back ne...

The Girl I mean to be from The Secret Garden

Articles I have read mention Albus Potter being 11. I really hope they don't get an adult to play him...

Not that I know of, but if anyone knows anything please please post on here as I have a boy who will be 11 next year who looks just right and would love this!

More info. Looks promising for children!

http://www.harrypottertheplay.com/

DS did a one day course, enjoyed it a lot and the standard of the song/dance at the end of the day was very high given that they only had one day to put it together. Met a mum whose kids had done a 3 day course and she said it was really good too. And yes, the Q and A were very interesting.

DS is too young at the moment but it might be possible in future. King's Cross is a great location for those of us out in the provinces!

That sounds amazing. Unfortunately we can't get to London every Sunday, but if you ever do a holiday/half term week's course, please post here and let us know! DS and I have watched your youtube clips and we are seriously impressed.

Oh, now that my DS would die to be in. Will keep an eye out for any news!

Hmmmm. I wish, Trundlemum! The wording from the guidelines is v v useful for if the Head makes difficulties about signing off on the licence, thank you. Maybe the Matilda audition will just have to be unauthorised. I don't think he has much chance of progressing beyond the first audition so we shoul...

Thanks. I will try suggesting that! Head is a real jobsworth, and not interested in anything except sport (for which of course kids miss lots of school with no problem). I would prefer not to have to make DS tell lies.

Does anyone know what Head teachers are supposed to do when a child misses school to attend an audition? DS has a Matilda ensemble audition in a week or two. Last year he had two, about which I was honest, and the school basically said that's very nice for him but it goes down as unauthorised. I was...