Kingston Vale Operatic & Dramatic Society

Young KVODS will be performing Bugsy Malone from 21st to 23rd July 2011. We are looking for a cast of 50 children aged 7 to 16 years to take part in this fantastic show which is guaranteed to be a lot of fun!!

Priority for places in the production will be given to current Young KVODS members. However everyone who is accepted into the company has the same opportunity to audition for principal roles.

If you would like to take part, or know of any children who would love the chance to appear in this great show at a purpose built theatre please contact me at secretary(a)kvods.com

Rehearsals will take place from January onwards and the first get together meeting is in September. Once you have expressed an interest I will email you further details

Julie

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We are over the moon to be able to announce that on 28/07/10 Young KVODS were crowned best youth group at the NDFA All Winners Festival in Thurrock.

They were chosen to perform at the festival after winning best youth group at the Woking Drama Festival last year with the fantastic play Rags to Riches by KVODS member Richard Roberts.

Richard adapted his childrens book of the same name into a stage play specifically for Young KVODS to be able to enter 2 drama festivals last year. We are so thrilled he agreed and hope that the win is the beginning of a great future for both Young KVODS and Rags to Riches.

Thank you to all those who supported us by coming to see the play at Leatherhead Drama Festival / Woking Drama Festival / the awards night at Woking or the All Winners in Thurrock.

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Due to a technical issue the youth box office phone has been disconnected and there is no way we can get it reinstated. We are now in discussions with the provider.

So, the new number to book Annie Jr tickets on is: 07982 046210. This number will be active as of 02/07/2010. Please note this is the adult box office phone so when phoning and leaving a message on the voice mail please state whether you are booking for Annie Jr or Jesus Christ Superstar.

Alternatively you can still book tickets on youthboxoffice@kvods.com or www.ticketsource.co.uk/youngkvods (small booking fee applies when bought online)

Please book your tickets asap, the cast are working really hard on the show. Come and see the future generation of KVODS!!

We are very excited to announce that 31 members of Young KVODS will be singing as part of a mass choir at the London O2 arena on 1st February 2011 at 7.30pm. The concert is run by Voice in A Million.

The concert is in support of the British Association for Adopting & Fostering and is backed by many celebrities. Voice in a Million’s mission is to “record thousands of children at events all across the UK and worldwide, to achieve a record-breaking goal of recording ONE MILLION voices on a single recording which will be released worldwide”

If you would like to support the charity and our young people taking part tickets can be bought by visiting www.voiceinamillion.com or by calling 01932 592016

Young KVODS is now taking enquiries for membership ready for Sep 2010. The group is open to all those aged 7 – 16 years by their first performance.

We have 2 very exciting projects lined up for 2011 and we want to know whether YOU would like to take part!! One of them is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so what are you waiting for?!

If you are interested in joining us please email secretary(a)kvods.com asap. We will then send you more details……..

The box office for Young KVODS August 2010 show Annie Jr  is now open!

The show runs from Wed 4th to Sat 7th August at the Performing Arts Centre, Queen Elizabeth II Building, Kingston Grammar School. Tickets cost £15 for adults, £12.50 for senior citizens & full time students & £10 for children under the age of 16 & KVODS patrons.

To book tickets please phone 07789 344063, email youthboxoffice@kvods.com or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/youngkvods  (small booking fee applies). There is also a direct link to the online box office on the left hand side on this page.

See you all there!!