THEATRE PROGRAMME

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SPRING/SUMMER 2013

7th to 9th May 2013

Welcome

THEATRE PROGRAMMESPRING/SUMMER 2013

Platform; a venue, a hive of creativity, a company of performers and technicians, a hub for learning and skills development, but most importantly a ‘Platform’ for creative and aspiring young artists, eager to embrace the world of performing arts.

Platform launched its new name in 2012. Through accredited courses the company aims to embrace vocationalism and

offers a realistic working environment to emerging performing arts practitioners.

The Platform Company produces and tours work in a range of performance mediums including; music, dance, plays, musicals, site specific performances and outreach work. The company’s creative ethos explores and adapts existing works as well as devising exciting and original performances.

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Dolce & Gabbana – Mulberry – Versace Armani – Dior – Burberry – Reiss Vivienne Westwood – Karen Millen

Fabulous fashion at fantastic prices

Visit us on the lower ground floor of Chapelfield Shopping Centre, next to House of Fraser

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@egobuyandsellt: 01603 305 927

e: ego@ccn.ac.uk

TICKETS£5 – FULL PRICE

£3 – CONCESSIONS

To reserve tickets email platform@ccn.ac.uk stating title and date of the show and how many full price and concession tickets you want, with contact name and telephone number.

TicketsAlternatively you can buy tickets on the door subject to availability.

Large group bookings and school group discounts are available – please email us for more information.

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MADNESS

13TH AND 14TH MARCH – 7.30PMBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre

An evening of musical theatre madness! With performances old and new this show will deliver something for everyone. For a high energy, eclectic spectacular this show is not to be missed!

TO RESERVE TICKETS EMAIL: PLATFORM@CCN.AC.UK OR BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR:

PLATFORM THEATRE, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH,

IPSWICH ROAD. NORWICH NR2 2LJ

TO RESERVE TICKETS EMAIL: PLATFORM@CCN.AC.UK OR BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR:

PLATFORM THEATRE, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH,

IPSWICH ROAD. NORWICH NR2 2LJ

WE DON’T WORKHERE

20TH & 21ST MARCH – 7.30PMBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Acting

In September the L3 actors were commissioned by FUTURE radio to create plays dealing with the issues

facing young people looking for employment, these plays are the culmination of this work.

The Yr2 actors have been developing comedy performances using 16th century mask theatre techniques including physicality, slapstick and

mime, with hilarious results.

TICKETS: £8 FULL PRICE, £5 CONCESSIONS

Platform Theatre – Friday 12th April 2013Sheringham Little Theatre – Friday 19th April 2013

TICKETS – £5/£8/£10

For tickets or more information visit www.secondside.co.uk

TICKETS: £8 FULL PRICE, £5 CONCESSIONS

TO RESERVE TICKETS EMAIL: PLATFORM@CCN.AC.UK OR BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR:

PLATFORM THEATRE, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH,

IPSWICH ROAD. NORWICH NR2 2LJ

Return to the

Forbidden Planet By Bob

Carlton

Inspired by the motion picture Forbidden Planet courtesy of Turner Entertainment Co.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD.

7th to 9th May 2013 – 7.30pm

Matinee 8th May 2013 – 2pm

BTEC L2 Diploma in Acting,

Dance & Music

Join Captain Tempest and his

fearless crew on their journey

into hyperspace…

Take the plot from Shakespeare’s

The Tempest, some classic tracks

from the 60s & 70s and place it all

on a ship in the future… the result?…

a fantastical concoction of madness

and musical mayhem!

TO RESERVE TICKETS EMAIL: PLATFORM@CCN.AC.UK OR BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR:

PLATFORM THEATRE, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH,

IPSWICH ROAD. NORWICH NR2 2LJ

Cirque du

Danse!21st to 23rd May – 7.30pm

Matinee – 22nd May – 2pm

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Dance

Drawing inspiration from different circuses around the world, the company have created differing dance works inspired by everything from the acrobatic elegance of the Chinese State Circus to the spectacular stage shows of Cirque Du Soleil and everything in between.

So take your seats, get ready to be amazed… sit back and enjoy… Cirque du Danse!

Roll up, roll up Ladies and Gentlemen

as the Level 3 Dancers transport us into the magical world of the Circus!

TICKETS£8 – FULL PRICE £5 – CONCESSIONS

TO RESERVE TICKETS EMAIL: PLATFORM@CCN.AC.UK OR BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR:

PLATFORM THEATRE, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH,

IPSWICH ROAD. NORWICH NR2 2LJ

COPPERFIELDDAVIDFrom the novel by Charles Dickens

This timeless classic is a story of struggle and intrigue, of deceit and enduring love. Full of comic, cruel and repugnant characters, Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel follows a vulnerable boy on his journey to manhood.

Adapted for the stage by Alastair Cording

Directed by Nick Carpenter

Performed by BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Acting

TICKETS£8 – FULL PRICE

£5 – CONCESSIONS

5th to 6th June – 7.30pm Matinee – 6th June – 2pm

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre18th to 20th June 2013 – 7.30pm19th June – Matinee – 2pmTickets: £8 full price, £5 concessions

Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan New Music by

Jeanine Tesori / New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan / Original Story

and Screenplay by Richard Morris for the Universal Pictures

Film / Originally Produced for Broadway by Michael Leavitt, Fox

Theatricals, Hal Luftig, Stewart F. Lane, James L. Nederlander,

Independent Presenters Network, L. Mages/M. Glick, Berinstein/

Manocherian/Dramatic Forces, John York Noble & Whoopi

Goldberg. This amateur production is presented by arrangement

with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE

INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

TO RESERVE TICKETS EMAIL: PLATFORM@CCN.AC.UK OR BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR:

PLATFORM THEATRE, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH,

IPSWICH ROAD. NORWICH NR2 2LJ

This production is also touring schools, for more information please email helen.wells@ccn.ac.uk

Playground! Heard it in the

TUESDAY 25TH JUNE – 1.30PM

BTEC L3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN MUSICAL THEATREAn original performance of amusing poems and songs

celebrating primary school life written by Allan Ahlberg.

Suitable for 4 to 10 year olds. For ticket information please email platform@ccn.ac.uk

A site-specific production of the famous J.M Barrie story Peter Pan.

Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the lost boys as they adventure in Neverland and encounter the likes of Captain James Hook and the pirates.

Or The Boy Who

Wouldn’t Grow Up

Limited seats available, please reserve your tickets by emailing Platform@ccn.ac.uk

Peter

PanWEDNESDAY 27TH AND THURSDAY 28TH MARCH – 7.30PMat St. Lawrence’s Church, St Benedict Street, Norwich

TICKETS£5 – FULL PRICE £3 – CONCESSIONS

ON TOUR

ON TOUR

Tickets: Buy on the door£8 full price and £5 concessions

CHORDAn evening of musical entertainment, rich in diversity from the Platform musicians.

These young artists collectively gig all over the county so this is your chance to have a taster of what they have to offer. A plethora of talented young musicians take to the stage to perform an extensive range of musical styles and genres to showcase their growth in skill and showmanship.

After two years of working together, this performance is their final gig so don’t miss out!

FINALL3 Extended Diploma in MusicThursday 13th June, 8.00pmThe Arts Centre, Norwich

Platform would also like to thank all the fantastic BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 Technical Theatre students for their hard work and long hours in the organisation, design and ultimate installation of all technical resources within Platform Theatre.

As well as their professionalism in the operation, personnel management and support of Front of House for all productions.

To find out more about our Technical Theatre courses visit our website www.ccn.ac.uk

THANK YOU TO ALL BTEC LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL THEATRE STUDENTS

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in ActingThurs 13th, Friday 14th June, 7.30pm (Matinee Friday 2.30pm)

Tickets: £8 full price, £5 concessions

ROMEO AND

JULIETVenue; The Garage Theatre, Chapelfield North, NorwichThe tragic tale of two star crossed lovers whose feuding families lead them to a fatal end.

Email Platform@ccn.ac.uk to reserve your tickets

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3 MUSICAL MADNESSBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre13th and 14th March – 7.30pmTickets: £5 full price & £3 concessions

BLACKOUTFriday 12th April 2013Tickets: £5/£8/£10 – for tickets or more information visit www.secondside.co.uk

WE DON’T WORK HEREBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Acting20th and 21st March – 7.30pmTickets: £5 full price & £3 concessions

RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANETBTEC L2 Diploma in Acting, Dance & Music 7th to 9th May – 7.30pm / Matinee – 8th May – 2pmTickets: £8 full price & £5 concessions

CIRQUE DU DANSE!BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Dance21st to 23rd May – 7.30pm / Matinee – 22nd May – 2pmTickets: £8 full price & £5 concessions

DAVID COPPERFIELDBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Acting5th to 6th June – 7.30pm / Matinee – 6th June – 2pmTicket Prices: £8 full price & £5 concessions

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIEBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre18th to 20th June – 7.30pm / Matinee – 19th June – 2pmTicket: £8 full price & £5 concessions

HEARD IT IN THE PLAYGROUND! BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Musical TheatreTuesday 25th June – 1.30pmForm ticket information email platform@ccn.ac.uk

PETER PAN @ ST. LAWRENCE’S CHURCHBTEC L3 Extended Diploma in ActingWed 27th and Thurs 28th March – 7.30pmTickets: £5 full price & £3 concessions

FINAL CHORD @ THE ARTS CENTRE, NORWICHL3 Extended Diploma in MusicTuesday 11th June – 8pmTickets: £8 full price & £5 concessions

ROMEO & JULIET @ THE GARAGE THEATRE, NORWICH BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in ActingThurs 13th – Fri 14th June – 7.30pm / Matinee – Friday 2.30pmTickets: £8 full price & £5 concessions