ALL THINGS DANCE!

The History of Dance – A Multi-Media Film Project

A dance project with a difference! 

Walsall YOF have funded this fantastic project that will give young people in Walsall a chance to delve deeper than deep into the History of Dance and create a super multi-media film fusing photogrpahy, creative writing and movement to create a a resource that captures their experiences and shares their new found knowledge.

The project will explore dance styles and genres through a range of periods from across the world!

"From Jazz to Ballroom; Belly Dance to Street!"

We’d like to explore how dance has influenced people’s lives throughout the ages and how it has a huge place in nearly every culture across the globe. No matter what colour, creed, religion or race – DANCE touches peoples’ lives!

If you're interested in getting involved or you'd like to find out more - get in touch! We'd love to hear from you! Call us on 01902 307000!

UV appointed ARTISTIC DIRECTORS of Spectacular New Production!

Urban Voice have beaten off stiff competition to secure a fantastic new performance project!

We'll be providing a team of artists to help Bishops Castle School create a SPECTACULAR whole School performance as part of their Creative Partnership programme.

We'll be using the creative process to find out how it can enhance the schools creative curriculum and broaden learners' and teachers' horizons!

We will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering all aspects of the project!

We're absolutely thrilled to have got this one!!!! It's gonna be huge - so keep an eye out for updates soon!

Bentley Drive Victorian Project

BENTLEY DRIVE SCHOOL - CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS PROJECT!

Urban Voice has been selected to deliver an exciting new Creative Partnership Project in Bentley Drive School, Walsall!

We'll be digging deep to help pupils unearth a wealth of new knowledge about the Victorians whilst developing pupils' abilities in a range of writing styles that explore life in the past!

Pupils will develop their writing skills through a range of creative 'bites' including actors-in-role, visual artists and wacky writers!

The end result? An educational resource that will be a fantastic keep-sake for participants, but that can be used by teachers and pupils in years to come! It'll be fun, comical, informative and visually inspiring!!!

Can't wait to get started!! Watch this space as we share our work throughout the creative process!

MAJOR NEW Dudley Schools SRE Project

 We've got some news..... and it's BIG!!!!


MAJOR NEW PROJECT WITH DUDLEY NHS THROUGH PRAXIS ARTS INTO HEALTH!

Urban Voice have been selected to dleiver an SRE project across Dudley Secondary Schools!

The project will see Urban Voice using a range of art forms to work with pupils to develop creative resources to compliment the existing Dudley Schools SRE Toolkit.

Currently in the planning phase, the project will take place during the Summer Term with the brand new resources launched in the Autumn of 2011!

We'll be posting lots of updates - so keep watching for more info!

Half Term Holiday Scheme @ Arena Theatre!

HALF TERM HAVOC!!!!!

We’re doing a show and you could play a part!

It’ll be the most tremendous fun right from the start!

So if you’re aged between 7 and 13 come join in, be part of our team.

Singing, dancing, drama galore – you’ll love it so much you’ll be begging for more!

So give us a ring and don’t miss out....

It’ll be the best half tem without a doubt!!!!

Come along and join us at The Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton for 5 action packed, fun filled days!

Places are £100 per child for the whole week with discounts for siblings.

The week will end with a spectacular performance on Friday 25^th February at 3pm!

Director, Karl Veltman says, ‘We promise a most marvellous week, where you be given the chance to have a go at storytelling, dancing , writing your own songs and creating an entire cast of weird and wonderful characters!”

Hurry to book your place by calling the Box Office on 01902 321321 or book online through the website www.arenatheatre.info

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Photographs

15th - 19th December 2010 Screaminvoiceyouththeatre performed "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" at the Arena Theatre in Wolverhampton and a what a success it was!

Why not see for yourselves!
Below are some photographs taken through out the week!

Looks wonderful doesn't it?!?

If you are interested in seeing this show then don't forget that we are performing it again this January.
22nd - 23rd January 2010.
2.00 o'clock showing and a 7.30 showing on both of those dates.
Give the Arena Theatre Box Office a call to book your tickets now.
01902 321321

Half Term Horrors . . .

So it's half term and what are you gonna do? Sit there rolling bogeys until they are ready to chew?

Well we say BOO and we say HISS, Come to the Arena - This you must not miss!

We are doing a show and you could play a part, it'll be the most tremendous fun right from the start.

So if you're aged between 7 and 13 come join in, be part of our team.

Singing, dancing, drama galore - You'll love it so much , you'll be begging for more!

So give us a ring and don't miss out, it'll be the best half term without a doubt!!!

£100 per child for the whole week! Extra discounts for siblings.
Performance at 3pm on Friday 25th February!

Drop us an email if you wish to come along. It would be super to see you there!

enquiries@urbanvoice.co.uk

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe UPDATE!

THE SNOW MUST GO ON!

As you are all aware on the 18th and the 19th of December 2010, Screaminvoiceyouththeatre were due to do 2 performances of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. However the snow sure put a stop to that and un-fortunatley we had to cancel those shows. It wasn't the best way to end a run in a Theatre but it really couldn't be helped as safety had to be put first.

But . . . GOOD NEWS! We are to perform again! Very soon in fact!

On the 22nd and the 23rd of January 2011 Screaminvoiceyouththeatre will be performing "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" at the Arena Theatre. There will be a 2.30pm showing and a 7.00pm showing on both of those dates.

The snow has not stopped them!

Why not come and show your support by purchasing a ticket to watch this stunning piece of theatre. The cast have worked unbelievably hard and gained great success with their first 5 performances back in December 2010, with some audience members coming back a second and a third time to watch it!

Now if that's not a thumbs up, I'm not sure what is!

Come and see for yourselves. It's well worth it!

If you wish to book tickets or you have a query regarding tickets already purchased for this show, please call "The Arena Theatre Box Office" on the following:

01902 321 321

Screaminvoiceyouththeatre

This Saturday the following characters are expected to attend a rehearsal at Poole Hayes School. 10.00am - 1.00pm

*Susan
*Peter
*Edmund
*Lucy
*White Witch
*Grumpskin
*Mr Beaver
*2 White Reindeer

We will be looking at scenes 9, 10, 11 and 13! Please try and have a read through of those scenes so that you are familiar with the lines.

See you there!

The BOOKMARK THEATRE Club!

The BOOKMARK THEATRE, Bloxwich

Do you remember Bloxwich Library Theatre? Do you remember what a dull, dark, damp space it had become? Well there's been some exciting changes at the theatre over the past year!

2009 saw the Theatre begins it's transformation after winning a grant from the Big Lottery Fund and this Autumn saw the launch of the brand new BOOKMARK THEATRE!

In fact it was definitely a place to visit last Saturday! Urban Voice Arts Worker, Jessica Harper ran the very first THEATRE CLUB for the Young People of Bloxwich!

The club ran from 10.00am - 1.00pm and had 25 young people participating in a session that was fast, fun and informative! They even had a piece to perform to their parents at the end of the session!

As well as performing - young people had a chance to work backstage - operating the lights and sound!

Was it a success?!? OH YES!

What a wonderful 3 hours jam packed with learning and creativity. We're hoping the THEATRE CLUB can become a permanant fixture at the new venue - so watch this space!


Jessica Harper our Arts worker said:

"The Bloxwich Library Theatre Club went really well. I was really pleased with the final performance and thought that the young people displayed bags of confidence and talent. I was shocked by how well the group bonded and worked together. There was a real positive attitude resulting in a very productive morning. I hope I get to work with the group again in the future to create a performance over a longer period. Saturday morning was definitely a thumbs up!"

If you're interested in getting involved with the THEATRE CLUB or finding out more abobut this fantastic new venue, call Karl Veltman on 01902 307000.

Here is a link to the story in "The Bloxidge Tallgraph" :-
http://www.thebloxidgetallygraph.com/theatrefunatbloxwich.htm

Screaminvoiceyouththeatre members

This is a post for all members of Screaminvoiceyouththeatre.

This Wednesday (10 November) the time for rehearsal is as follows:


Juniors: 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Seniors: 7.30pm - 9.00pm

ALL principles: 6.00pm - 9.00pm


If for whatever reason you cannot attend this Wednesdays rehearsal please let us know ASAP!

ALL new members of Screaminvoiceyouththeatre must have their subs paid this week in order to recieve scripts and soundtracks.

Please pass on the above information to members that may not have access to a computer.

Many thanks! See you on Wednesday Narnians!

Carboard boxes URGENTLY needed!

Do you have any of these lying around?


CARDBOARD BOXES!?!

Our youth theatre (Screaminvoiceyouththeatre) are in desperate need of cardboard boxes of all shapes and sizes, from little ones to the HUGE ones. We need them all!

We will be using them to build our set for "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." So we need an awful lot (as you can imagine.)

If you do have cardboard boxes lying around and don't quite know what to with them . . . Throw them our way!

They would be very much appreciated!

Please let us know. Many thanks!

Screaminvoiceyouththeatre

This is a post for all members of Screaminvoiceyouththeatre.

This Wednesday (03 November) the time for rehearsal is as follows:


Juniors: 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Seniors: 7.30pm - 9.00pm

ALL principles: 6.00pm - 9.00pm


If for whatever reason you cannot attend this Wednesdays rehearsal please let us know ASAP!

Also ... There are a number of you with outstanding subs. If this is you, please have them paid this Wednesday.
You will NOT be issued with your script if your subs have not been paid.

Please pass on the above information to members that may not have access to a computer.

Many thanks! See you on Wednesday Narnians!

UV land TAMHS Project in Walsall Schools!

Urban Voice Limited is delighted to have been appointed as the artistic team for an exciting new Creative Arts Project in two Walsall schools!




The project will see Urban Voice workers creatively design, develop and deliver a performing arts project for 100 pupils, 30 in Year 6 at St. James Primary School & 70 in Year 7 at Shire Oak Science College.

The project is part of the TAMHS (Targeted Mental Health in Schools) programme of work in Walsall. The aim of this project nationally is to transform the way that mental health support is delivered to children aged 5-13, to improve their mental wellbeing and tackle problems more quickly.




The project will also incorporate the New Economics Five Ways to Wellbeing themes as well as building on the work of the National Healthy Schools Programme and Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning Programme (SEAL) in Walsall Schools.



The pupils will work over a series of one-day workshops to develop a performance that will take place in early December. Following this, the project will enter a consultation and design stage as we work with pupils to develop a creative resource promoting the five ways to wellbeing and exploring the theme of transition.

We'll be posting more information about the project as it develops! If you'd like to find out more about Urban Voice Limited and the work we do - please contact us by emailing enquiries@urbanvoice.co.uk or telephone (01902) 307000.

Screaminvoiceyouththeatre Half Term Rehearsal

All members of Screaminvoiceyouththeatre are required for Wednesdays half term rehearsal!

The rehearsal is at Pool Hayes School Willenhall, 10.00am - 4.00pm!

You are all required!

Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks with you.

If you have any problems regarding this weeks half term rehearsal please call us ASAP!

Thank you. See you Wednesday!

P.S Wednesday is when you will be issued with your scripts and soundtracks. So if there are any outstanding subs please have them paid this week.

Screaminvoiceyouththeatre

We send our apologies out to all members of Screaminvoiceyouththeatre for the cancellation of last weeks rehearsal.

Sorry!


This weeks rehearsal is as follows:

Juniors - 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Seniors - 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Principles - 6.00pm - 9.00pm

See you all on Wednesday!

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Cast List!

How very exciting!

Below is the cast list for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe!


Lucy - Sarah Millward
Edmund - Matthew Cooper
Peter - Mitchell Smallman
Susan - Grace Harvey
Aslan - Andrew Ridal
The White Witch - Abi Wisdom
Mr Tumnus - Jacob Jones
Mr Beaver - Joshua Pullinger
Mrs Beaver - Leigh Hayward
Air Raid Warden - Paige Walker
Railway Porter - Mark Gibbons
Mrs Macready - Sophie Hewson
Ivy - Danni Walker
Margaret - April Kryzynski
Betty - Sarah Kolonja
2 White Reindeer - Chloe Freeman-Chick + Chloe Blakemore
Grumpskin - Rob Millward
Mangrim - Chanel McKenzie
Rumbebuffin - Ashley Tullock

Congratulations to you all!



Rehearsals this week are as follows:

Juniors - 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Seniors - 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Principles - 6.00pm - 9.00pm

See you all on Wednesday!

All those with outstanding subs and membership/medical forms MUST bring them this Wednesday!

Press Release 28.09.10

Urban Voice Limited celebrates 10 years of CREATIVITY!

Urban Voice Limited, a Wolverhampton based Educational Production Company, is celebrating 10 years in business this year!

The company are dedicated to using the performing arts and new media to educate, entertain and inform. They endeavour to provide a broad spectrum of work and have forged a reputation built on professionalism and quality. The company’s work sees an experienced team of local creative arts professionals developing performing arts based programmes for a wide range of organisations. These include facilitating community projects, developing youth theatre, special projects for schools and touring new and innovative productions.

Although now an established name in their field, legend has it that the company began on the back of a beer mat in the city centre Varsity bar!

Karl Veltman, company co-director recalls, ‘We were final year drama students who were about to graduate – and we were talking about what to do next – so we started doodling…… the rest they say, is history!’

Over the years the company has gone from strength to strength and has worked with thousands of young people in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and the surrounding areas! The company are proud of their connection to the university and for the past five years have worked in partnership with the Arena Theatre to present a festive youth production.

Nicola Byrne says, ‘It’s great to give budding young talent the opportunity to perform in such a fantastic venue! Over the years we’ve seen many of the young people we’ve worked with go on to forge their own careers within the creative industries and that’s something we’re incredibly proud of.’

The company is also pleased to have employed many local artists to deliver creative workshops in visual arts, dance, drama, music, film and new media.

Speaking from the company’s Park Lane base in Wolverhampton, the pair said they were also extremely happy to be celebrating ten years - without receiving any direct arts funding. Nicola said, ‘It’s a great testament to the quality and value of our work that we have sustained ourselves for 10 years through sheer hard work, dedication, commitment and a fierce professionalism.’

The company is celebrating its 10^th birthday with a promotional offer to primary schools! Karl Veltman announced, ‘We’re 10 years old – so we’d like to say thank you to the teachers and schools we’ve worked with by knocking 10% off the price of our primary school packages!’

To request a Primary School Programme Information Brochure or for more information call Karl Veltman on 07971 216850 or visit Urban Voice at their website address www.urbanvoice.co.uk

ENDS

Notes to Editors

1. Karl Veltman and Nicola Byrne are available for interview. Please call 07971 216850.

2. For further information on the company and the work they do, please visit www.urbanvoice.co.uk

screaminvoice rehearsal times for Wednesday 29th September

Rehearsal times this week will be as follows:

6.30pm - 8.30pm Full Company

We will announce the cast at this week's rehearsal.

From the following week, we will be splitting the company into a junior and senior ensemble. Both groups will rehearse at seperate times, but will come together for certain rehearsals throughout the rehearsal period. We will confirm which group each member is part of this and future rehearsal times this wednesday.

Kind Regards

The Production Team
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe song lyrics!

Screaminvoiceyouththeatre members this post is for you!

Below are the lyrics for the songs you learnt at last weeks rehearsal. There is no excuse to not know them folks!

Get learning! :-)

Song 1:- Come To The Table

All who love living
come to the table.
All who love loving
come to the table.
All who love Aslan
come to the table.
There's plenty of room
At the table for all.

Centaurs and Dryads
come to the table.
Eagles and Naiads
come to the table.
Unicorns, Minotaurs
come to the table.
There's plenty of room
at the table for all.

Peter and Susan
come to the table.
Lucy and Beavers
come to the table.
All who love Aslan
come to the table.
There's plenty of room
at the table for all.


Song 2:- Long Live (Finale)

Long live the mountains.
Long live the forests
where Unicorns wander.
Centaurs run free.
Long live the valleys
and hills of Narnia.
And long live the sky.
And long live the sea.

Long live the Satyrs.
The mice and the Leopards.
Long live the foxes,
squirrels and deer.
Long live the Giant,
brave Rumblebuffin.
Long live Father Christmas
so full of good cheer.

Long live the Beaver
jolly and generous.
And Mrs Beaver
kindly and mild.
Long live our good friend,
Dear Mr Tumnus.
And long live the lion.
Who blesses each child.

Long live the children
and the professor.
Long live adventures
and hearts so true.
Long live the music,
long live the magic
and long live the land
of Narnia too.