The Tring Park Society

The Dancer's Company

Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, Chesham - Thursday 15 March at 7.30

Spend an evening at the Elgiva Theatre in the company of some of the UK's finest emerging dancers.  In a programme as diverse as "So You Think You Can Dance" The Dancers' Company perform spellbinding Contemporary, dazzling Ballet and sophisticated Jazz numbers.  Come and pick out the stars of tomorrow!

Tickets available online at the Tring Park online box office or Tel. 01442 821516.

Tickets: £15; £10; and £7.50 concessions

Performance Dates for Spring Term 2012

Musical Theatre Show: “Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi!”
 
At the Markova Theatre, Tring Park School:
Sun  29 Jan @ 4pm
Tue  31 Jan @ 7.30om
Wed 1  Feb @ 7.30pm
Thus 2 Feb @ 7.30pm
 
At The Shaw Theatre, London
Tue 7 Feb @ 7.30pm
 
Theatre Arts Show: “Peter Pan” – Markova Theatre, Tring Park School
Thur 1 March @ 7.30pm
Fri   2 March @ 7.30pm
 
Prep Show: “Winnie The Pooh” – Markova Theatre, Tring Park School
Wed 7 March @ 7.30pm
Thur 8 March @ 7.30pm
 
A Level Music Recital – Assembly Hall, Tring Park School
Wed 7 March @ 7.30pm
 
Contemporary Theatre Festival – Markova Theatre, Tring Park School
March 12 – March 16 (5 plays performed in a week)
Performances at 1.30pm and 7.30pm each day.

 
Student Choreography Show – Markova Theatre, Tring Park School
Thur 29 March @ 7.30pm

 

Tickets available online at www.tringpark.com or by telephone 01442 824255

Senior Dance Show

The Dance Department presents The Senior Dance Show June 28th - 30th and July 1st - 2nd at 7.30pm in the Makrova Theatre.Tickets: £8 and £5 (concessions)

Also on:

Tuesday July 5th at The Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AH Tickets £15, £12 and £10 (concessions)

 

Tickets available online at www.tringpark.com or by telephone 01442 824255

The New Park Studios Official Opening

Friday May 20^th was the date of the official opening of the Park Studios, although those of you who attended the Open Day on May 8^th will have had a sneak preview!

The studios mark the end of the first phase of building/development work at Tring Park. The next phase will involve the demolition of the existing art block and the rebuilding of the same on a site adjacent to the Markova Theatre together with a sixth form facility. After exhaustive fund raising the final phase of the development will see the erection of a state of the art theatre that can accommodate more than two grand jetes before depositing the dancer in the wings! The Markova theatre will then house more intimate presentations and dramas.

Yet again the weather favoured the school and Vera Finn and myself arrived at midday to a warm sunny day. Following a welcome speech by the principal,Stefan Anderson, drinks and canapés started the proceedings. Vera and I had the opportunity to chat with various guests and it was particularly interesting to talk to Robert Kiel MBE who was responsible for helping the school join the government’s Music and Dance Scheme. (Only nine schools are privileged to be a part of this.)      

One very welcome guest was Eve Pettinger, back from her accident and on top form as ever!

Before the official opening at 12.45 guests were invited to wander around the five studios that comprise the new facility and observe the Junior department during dance, singing and drama lessons and a 6^th form contemporary dance class.

Countess Verulam, The Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, made a lovely speech about her admiration of the arts and her own attempts to emulate as a child by bouncing on her bed and attempting the side splits. It engendered a healthy respect for the skill and talent required! The plaque was then unveiled to applause and a champagne toast.

Following a delicious buffet lunch our day was rounded off with another chance to tour the studios, this time to watch senior classes in musical theatre, boys contemporary dance, ballet and drama.

It was a great day and indicative of Tring Park’s commitment to move with the times and offer the very best facilities for pupils of the performing arts. We wish the school all the best in their fund raising towards the next two phases. Watch this space!

 

Alison Simpson Committee TTPS

The May 8th Open Day

How time flies and in no time at all it was the day of our Tring Park Society reunion. Yet again the weather favoured us and the sun shone, though not as much as it had throughout April. Still, we were content with dry AND warm.

Our day began with the arrival of 100 members and guests who were welcomed by Stefan Anderson, the Principal, and the usual suspects ie; Andrew Newland, Vera Finn, Kim Logan and Alison Simpson-the committee. One notable absentee was Eve Pettinger who was unable to attend due to an accident. We missed you Eve! We all wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her soon.

After registration and the obligatory name tags, guests were welcomed with drinks in the entrance hall. It was at this stage of the proceedings that shrieks and shouts abounded as long awaited reunions of friends past and present filled the air. Vera, ever the perfect secretary, intimated that this was her absolute favourite part of the day, meeting face to face with the members that she had spoken to and written to, over the previous two years.

A delicious buffet lunch served in the Assembly Hall followed and allowed for plenty of time to chat and catch up over a glass of wine and a wander around the school.

During the afternoon and despite rehearsals and exams pending, the pupils did us proud with an hour long presentation in The Markova Theatre. We were treated to excerpts from Evita and Sister Act as well as two ballet solos and four modern dance solos. Two excellent drama sequences showed that the standards of the school across the board were soaring. We cannot thank the pupils enough for taking time out to present this show for our Open Day.

Our chairman, Andrew Newland, then made a short speech and concluded this with the presentation of two cheques on behalf of the society. One cheque for £1,000 to be used to assist selected pupils with fees and/or equipment as required and one for £500 towards a wall clock in the “hub” section of the new studios. Stefan Anderson then spoke to everyone about the plans for the new school buildings and current news. It was quite clear that Tring Park has big plans for the future, including a new dance theatre, and that it is going from strength to strength in terms of pupil figures and achievements.

A tour of the new Park Studios ensued and for those who remember the excitement of the opening of studios “A” and “B” in the 1970’s- well multiply that by 10! The new studios are bigger, better and brighter in every way, the architects having utilised the scenic setting, wood and glass to great effect. They even have a grass roof to blend them into their setting. (Our old Founders’ Day open air stage!)

Our day rounded off with afternoon tea and scones back at the mansion. As ever it is the members that make this day a success and the school that makes it so special. It was lovely to see so many of you and we look forward to welcoming you back to Tring Park in the future.

2011 Open Day Sunday May 8th........put it in the diary..!

The society 2011 open day on Sunday May 8th will be another day to remember

Starting at 12.15pm with 'Bucks Fizz" and a buffet lunch at 1.00pm in the Assembly Hall

Entertainment from all school disciplines at 2.30pm in the Markova Theatre till 3.30pm

Followed by a tour of the fabulous new building comprising 5 new paractice rooms for the school.

The building has been built with ecology and the environment in mind and has a stunning sedum roof. The 3D scale model will be available for you to view showing the next two phases of the building plans.

If you would like to attend, please email us and we will send you an invitation. The cost will be £10.00

Tring Park Musical Theatre Course Production

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

The Musical Theatre Course presents a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.  Performances on 30 January and 1-3 February at Tring Park.  The production moves to the Shaw Theatre for 1 night only on Friday 11 February at 7.30.  All tickets bookable online at www.tringpark.com or tel. 01442 824255.

 

look for other Tring Park events here.

Christmas Carol Service

The Tring Park Carol Service for this year is on December 12th at 4.00pm. If you would like to attend the service, please contact the school as seating is limited. The carol Service is always a very popular occasion. It will be held at St, Peter and St. Paul Parish Church, Tring.

The school phone number is: 01442 824255

Upcoming Tring Park Performances

AN EVENING WITH JACQUI DANKWORTH

This spectacular jazz evening is the second event in aid of the Tring Park Piano Fund and will be held on Saturday 15th May 2010 at 7.30pm in the Ballrooom in Mansion at the school. Tickets cost £20.You should already have received notification of this directly from the school but if this has not reached you and you would like further information please call the school on 01442 824255 or me on 01962  771077.

JUNIOR DANCE SHOW

The Junior Dance Show will take place at the school in the Markova Theatre on Wednesday 26 May at 7.30pm, Thursday 27 May at 7.30pm and on Friday 28 May at 2.00pm. Tickets cost £8.00 and £5.00 for concessions. They are available from www.tringpark.com or tel. 01442 824 255.

SENIOR DANCE SHOW

The Senior Dance Show will take place in the Markova Theatre on 25, 26, 29, 30 and 1st July at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8.00 and £5.00(concs). They are available from www.tringpark.com or tel. 01442 824255.

DANCE SHOW GALA PERFORMANCE

This will take place at the Shaw Theatre in London on Saturday 3rd July at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15.00, £12.00(concs).Please book direct with the Theatre on 0844 2091663 or go to www.keithprowse.com

FOUNDERS’ DAY 10 JULY

Due to the building programme, tickets for this event are very limited this year  so please contact Jane Foy at the school or at janefoy@tringpark.com for further information regarding attendance.

SUMMER BALL

The  popular SUMMER BALL will take place on 10 July. Please contact the school for further information.
THE BUILDING PROGRAMME
I am delighted to report that great progress is being made on the new buildings. The roofs are on both buildings  which should be ready for use at the beginning of the Autumn term.  Looking ahead to our open day in May 2011 an inspection of the new buildings will be one of the highlights! I will keep you posted.

Musical Theatre Show 'The Boyfriend'

Sandy Wilson's 'The Boyfriend' will be performed in the Markova Theatre on:

Sunday 31st January at 4.00pm

Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd February at 7.30pm

tickets: £8 & £5 (concessions)

tickets@tringpark.com or tel: 01442 824255

also at The Shaw Theatre, Euston Road, London NW1 on:

Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th February at 7.30pm

tickets: £16.75 & £13.75 (incl booking fee) via www.keithprowse.com

Box Office:0870 033 2600