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    • ‘Everybody’s Talking about Jamie’

      Published 23/02/24

      The Henry Beaufort School is excited to announce the 2025 whole school production, hosted at the Theatre Royal Winchester will be ‘Everybody’s Talking about Jamie’.

       

       

       

      This amazing musical is about Jamie New, who is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.

       

      Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.

       

      Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.

       

      We would be so grateful if you can speak to your child and discuss and encourage them to attend the audition for their year group.  If your child has an interest in performing on stage – whether it is a non-speaking role, a member of the chorus or a lead role please encourage them to come along. Or it could be that they would like to help backstage and we would welcome them to attend at the auditions also.

       

      The auditions will take place afterschool 2.40pm – 3.45pm, students will need to head to Drama 1&2 at the end of the day.

      Monday 26th February Years 7 and 8

      Thursday 29th February Years 9 and 10

       

      Although a little way off please save the dates for this amazing production at the Theatre Royal, Winchester.

      1st night Wednesday 22nd January 2025 7.00pm

      2nd night Thursday 23rd January 2025 7.00pm

      Final night Friday 24th January 2025 7.00pm

       

      We are very much looking forward to this exciting production – if you have any questions, please contact Mrs Miles (kim.miles@staff.beaufort.hants.sch.uk).

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    • Festival of the Moon

      Published 23/02/24

      The Henry Beaufort Jazz Band took part in an unforgettable night of beautiful music under the moon hosted on the 6th February at Winchester Cathedral. The Moon installation by artist Luke Jerram was on display at Winchester Cathedral as it toured the cathedrals in the UK.

      The Henry Beaufort Jazz band was invited to perform, alongside Winchester Cathedral's Choristers, Winchester College, University of Winchester and Hampshire Music Service.

      This evening was called ‘Moon Medley’ and was the perfect opportunity to see this magnificent art installation, with the accompaniment of world class music from up and coming young performers.

      The Jazz Band is led by Jamie Wilson and under his guidance and the support of Mrs Seddon and Mrs Saunders the Jazz Band performed 3 incredible pieces and they were amazing!

      Well done to all the students involved!

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    • Music Success

      Published 09/02/24

      James - Year 11

      James loved being part of the cast of the amazing HB show of Matilda Jr at the Theatre Royal last year. Since then, he has been a cast member of ‘Barnaby Bear’, a show at the Anvil in Basingstoke designed by Hampshire Music Service to provide a first experience at the theatre for KS1 children. The small cast includes a teddy bear that magically comes to life!

      As part of the Mayflower Theatre Summer Youth Project, he was cast as Turkey (the school headmaster), and was understudy for the lead in their production of Honk, a musical version of the Ugly duckling. He has also just finished 'A Christmas Carol' at the MAST Mayflower Studio theatre, where he played four roles and, therefore, needed very quick costume changes! As he is keen on following a musical career, he was delighted to deputise for the Musical Director leading the cast warm-ups. And on that note (no pun intended!), James was grateful to spend his work experience time with the Hampshire Music Service, visiting many schools and assisting with activities.

      James is a member of the Hampshire County Youth Choirs (Show Choir, Youth Choir, and Chamber Choir) and has participated in exciting projects such as performing at the Grange Festival, a workshop with Bob Chilcott (a famous modern composer), and many concerts with other HMS ensembles. The choirs are encouraging more young people to sign up, see https://hantschoirs.wixsite.com/website

      James and his family love all sorts of music and have a lot of fun working on recording the music and related videos. Their latest YouTube video is a rock cover:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhzRDlgUBq4

      He also plays a number of instruments, including the drums, French horn and piano. In the Spring he will sit his Grade 7 music theory exam but has cut down on performances, so he can get through his GCSE’s!

      We look forward to following James as his career continues to develop and flourish. The West End beckons!

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