Formed in 2001, The SAVVY Young Company is a weekly group for teenage artists who are passionate about theatre and performance.

Since then the initial group has grown into a respected young company, producing unique and challenging theatre projects, with performances at a wide range of venues.

Where?
Woodcote Room,
(behind) Wallington Halls
Stafford Road, Wallington, SURREY (opp.Sainsburys), SM6 9AQ
Note: There is a carpark directly behind the hall, the entrance to which is situated off Woodcote Road.

When?
Spring 2012 Term Dates:
4.30pm – 7.30pm
Thursday 5th January – 22nd March (excluding 8th March)
10.30am – 12.30pm
Saturday 4th February – 3rd March

What?
SAVVY provides acting & industry tuition for pupils aged 13-19 years of age. Weekly studies include:
• script work & text analysis
• voice technique
• improvisation, mime & other stagecraft

SAVVY also has special days with visiting practitioners holding masterclasses in a variety of theatrical techniques.

In the past these have included workshops in pantomime, clowning, puppetry, stage combat, dance, singing, Commedia del Arte & Mask, circus skills and set, prop & costume design. These classes are usually associated with the term's work.

How?
Want To Join?
Because SAVVY is dedicated to quality personal tuition the group aims to have no more than 15 participants at any one time.

There is no audition process, although if places are tight, prospective members will be placed on a waiting list.

The cost for the 10 week term is £50.00. This is due in full on the first day of term or may be paid in two instalments. New members are able to try-out free for 2 weeks before any fees are charged.

If you are interested in reserving a place, or would like any further information on SAVVY, please contact Sheree Vickers on:
07748 - 040 614 or email: savvytheatre@hotmail.co.uk

SAVVY is a registered ARTS AWARD Centre and many young company members are currently completing their Bronze & Silver levels.

Aside from any help needed with professional auditions or requirements for college/university placements, SAVVY members also have the opportunity to take LAMDA examinations. These are now a recognised accreditation and involve performing in front of an independent examiner at the Academy in London.

"Savvy not only helped me develop my performance skills, it also developed my confidence and build new friendships! Those 5 years of laughs and fun are definitely being missed right now!" ~ Amy O'Donohoe

Theatre Trips
Members also have the opportunity to go on group theatre trips either locally or to the West End. Previous shows have included:
• War Horse
• A Midsummber Nights Dream
• Macbeth
• STOMP
• The History Boys
• The 39 Steps
• Billy Elliot
On many of these trips the group has also had the chance to meet with the cast after the performance.

Past Projects
• National Theatre Connections Festival (2011)
• Celebrating Surrey Festival, (27th June 2010)
• A Midsummer Nights Dream, Secombe Theatre (11th July 2010)
• DAGS, Charles Cryer Theatre (December 2009)
• What Use Is Any Generation?, Charles Cryer Theatre (May 2009)
• The Golden Door, Charles Cryer (2008)
• Landing On The Moon, IMAGINE Festival (2008)
• 2nd From Last In The Sack Race, Charles Cryer Theatre (2007)

For a full list of SAVVY's Past Projects please CLICK HERE.

Current SAVVY Members
• JOSH NEWSTEAD
• WILLIAM HELPS
• MEGAN CASS
• VERONICA ROMERO
• CHLOE SMITH
• JESS CHRISTIAN
• ELLIE TEDDER
• AMI McCOLGAN
• ADAM NEWBOLD
• ROBBIE-JAY DEARLING
• LOUISE MATTHEWS
• PIPPA EVANS
• PHILLIPA MATTHEWS
• SHANNON DONOVAN
• SARAH COOPER
• ANDREW STEARS

Aside from official SAVVY projects, the Young Company often finds work professionally in theatre, film and television and many former members have moved onto drama and dance colleges.

For full list of SAVVY members past & present please CLICK HERE.

"Every lesson is different from the next which makes every week more exciting!!! And I miss spending my Thursdays there so much!!! I miss my drama family!!!" ~ Alex Hall