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by Welsh Mum
Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: is it worth leaving home at 16 to go a theatre school?
Replies: 9
Views: 9129

Re: is it worth leaving home at 16 to go a theatre school?

My DD did a BTEC in Performing Arts so if you want to know anythging about that then feel free to ask :)

She is now auditioning for post 18 acting courses and feels it prepared her well.
by Welsh Mum
Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Workshop Opportunities
Topic: Over the Rainbow Live Events with BBC Learning
Replies: 38
Views: 26452

Over the Rainbow Live Events with BBC Learning

To accompany the BBC series Over the Rainbow and to inspire you to join in, we're holding a series a free singing events to give fans the chance to find their voice with a little help from the winner of I'd Do Anything, Jodie Prenger, and some of the ex Dorothys. It doesn't matter if you've never s...
by Welsh Mum
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Vocal Polyp
Replies: 19
Views: 41941

Re: Vocal Polyp

Annie Lennox had surgery in 1985, it didn't harm her career, she is still going strong! It says surgery improved natalie Imbruglia's voice. Sarah Brightman and Natalie Dessay are still singing, as is Justin Timberlake. However, it is also noted that others noticed a difference in their voice, while ...
by Welsh Mum
Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Vocal Polyp
Replies: 19
Views: 41941

Re: Vocal Polyp

This must be a very difficult decision for you to make. I found this list of famous singers who have had this sort of problem on the internet: Famous nodule sufferers Tiffany Hwang, a member from the popular South Korean pop group Girls' Generation developed vocal nodules in late 2008 during promoti...
by Welsh Mum
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Castings and Auditions
Topic: Tring Theatre Arts Course
Replies: 42
Views: 43225

Re: Tring Theatre Arts Course

One more thought. My DDs friend was offered a place 3 years ago at Arts Ed (post 16)but did not get a DaDa. Her parents re-mortgaged their home to finance it. I remember remarking to my DD that in the same boat we would not do that - she said she would never want us to, the extra strain of knowing t...
by Welsh Mum
Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Castings and Auditions
Topic: Tring Theatre Arts Course
Replies: 42
Views: 43225

Re: Tring Theatre Arts Course

I have known 3 children go to Tring, though all entered in year 9. They have all loved it and done very well, though the oldest is now on same post 18 Laines course as friends of hers who carried on at her ordinary comprehensive school!!! I suppose the point is if talented you can succeed whichever ...
by Welsh Mum
Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Sidcup Anyone???
Replies: 8
Views: 7363

Re: Sidcup Anyone???

Thanks a lot :D Her audition is not until 2.30 so she should have plenty of time. She will just have to ask for directions to the college when she gets there :)
by Welsh Mum
Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Sidcup Anyone???
Replies: 8
Views: 7363

Re: Sidcup Anyone???

Thank you both. Is it an underground or overground train?
by Welsh Mum
Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Sidcup Anyone???
Replies: 8
Views: 7363

Sidcup Anyone???

My DD has an audition in Rose Broford on Tueasday. She is travelling up alone, gets into Paddington at 12.30. I was just wondering does anyone know the journey from there to Sidcup?? We haven't a clue, so any info will as always be gratefully received. :)
by Welsh Mum
Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Vocal Polyp
Replies: 19
Views: 41941

Re: Vocal Polyp

Out steamer is similar to this one:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... FACIAL.htm

MUCH easier than bowl and towel!
by Welsh Mum
Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Vocal Polyp
Replies: 19
Views: 41941

Re: Vocal Polyp

I also thought this was why CF had her op last year. I also know that Micael Ball had something similar. Sorry I can't offer any more help/advice, hope the advice works. My DD has a steamer that I bought her (she has lots of sore throats and her singing teacher recommended it). We got it from Argos,...
by Welsh Mum
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Reality TV shows
Topic: American Idol
Replies: 20
Views: 24840

Re: American Idol

I was actually not that impressed with the girls - not many stood out for me, and think their styling was off sometimes as well.
by Welsh Mum
Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: Reality TV shows
Topic: American Idol
Replies: 20
Views: 24840

Re: American Idol

Hope not, I like Danii and think she is the best judge/adviser
by Welsh Mum
Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:23 pm
Forum: Reality TV shows
Topic: American Idol
Replies: 20
Views: 24840

American Idol

I don't watch this show every week, but try to catch a few esp Finals as the standard is so high (remember Adam Lambert :shock: :shock: :shock: ) Anyway, Victoria Beckham was the guest judge on tonight and she looked so thin it was painful to watch. I just wanted her to stop judging and have a good ...
by Welsh Mum
Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Film Reviews
Topic: New Moon
Replies: 40
Views: 43171

Re: New Moon

Saw lots of guys with girlfriends there and thought "Poor things, this isn't for them at all" :lol: :lol: :lol: