Home About Us Past Productions Youth Contact Us Guestbook PUKKA Petites was formed in January 2005 and regularly performs its own shows, including "Annie and Friends". The Petites are also involved in all the adult productions, and had a major role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Memorial Hall in November 2006. In March 2007 the Petites staged their own show, 'The Magic of The Musicals' to enraptured audiences at Porthkerry Road Methodist Schoolroom, and later performed a selection of hits in the adult production 'An Evening of West End Entertainment'' at the Barry Memorial Hall. In 2008 a more challenging environment was created for the older children with the formation of the PUKKA Potential Theatre School. Their debut was in November 2008 when they performed as part of the "Mistletoe and Wine" show. The need for an even more advanced class was soon noted, and in 2009 PUKKA Plus was formed, producing brilliant performances in the summer show, 'Annie' including the major title role. All three sections were involved with the 2009 'Christmas Cracker' production, including some brilliant solo and feature performances, and some magic ensemble pieces. Children's Workshops are held at Crossways Methodist Church. Workshops are organised into three "terms" of 12 weeks each year. No audition is necessary for PUKKA Petites or PUKKA Potential, but a strict 'first come first served' policy is adhered to. PUKKA Plus membership is subject to audition and invitation. Members of the PUKKA Petites, PUKKA Potential Theatre School and PUKKA Plus are encouraged and expected to perform in the major adult productions - sometimes in major roles! Children aged 11+ PUKKA Plus Monday Evenings 6-8:30pm Cost : £150 per term Children aged 6+ PUKKA Potential Saturday mornings 9.30-12pm Cost : £150 per term Children aged 3-6 PUKKA Petites Saturday afternoons, 12.30-2pm Cost : £75 per term. For more information, Call Sarah on 07917 881220 or 01446 400674 or e-mail pukkaproductionsbarry@yahoo.co.uk Petites Photographs Click an image to see the larger version (Wait until the page finishes loading for the best effect) PUKKA Potential Theatre School Professional dance, drama, music tuition and workshop events for children aged 7-14 Saturday mornings 9.30 - 12 noon Crossways Methodist Church Hall Call/Contact Sarah on 01446 400674 / 07917881220 or at pukkaproductionsbarry@yahoo.co.uk What is PUKKA Potential? Over the past four years, we have had the privilege of working with some very talented young people. They've all had great fun at PUKKA petites, but we feel there is a need to develop and nurture their talents in a more focused learning environment. Here, the children work in small groups (a maximum of 10) rotating throughout a Saturday morning to develop the three main areas of performance: Dance | Drama | Music They work with people who are trained professionals in their field. What happens? The children meet every Saturday morning, from 9:30 -12:00pm. They will be placed in a group with nine other children and will spend the morning rotating around the three different workshop activities of dance, drama and music. Each class is planned to a theme which will continue throughout the term. Each class is taught by a teacher experienced in that field. Your child will learn essential skills in each class. They will become more theatrically literate with each term they attend. To register your child to join PUKKA Potential, you need to send a cheque payable to Pukka Productions for £75. This is non refundable. The balance (a further £75) will be settled on the first day of the theatre school. Once this money has been paid, you will not be expected to contribute further. Showcases will be free of charge, although you will have the opportunity to purchase show tickets. The children will perform dressed all in black, although you will have the opportunity to purchase a PUKKA Potential t-shirt or fleece for rehearsal and performance purposes. A tuck shop will be available on Saturday mornings, but your child is welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. The only requirement we have is that the children wear casual sports clothing to rehearsals and appropriate dance shoes. We will tell you at the beginning of term what they are but jazz shoes are the basic necessity. These can be purchased from A&A dancewear in Park Crescent or any reputable dance / sports shop. At PUKKA Potential, we are fortunate that one of the team members is currently working within casting. The ethos of PUKKA Potential is not to directly prepare children for the harsh world of auditions, but if we feel a suitable opportunity arises, we may approach individual parents / guardians. If you need more information or have any queries, please call Sarah on 01446 400674 or 07917881220, or e-mail pukkaproductionsbarry@yahoo.co.uk   Potential's Photographs Click an image to see the larger version (Wait until the page finishes loading for the best effect) Meet the Team Nicola Boyd-Anderson Nicola is our choreographer and has twenty-five years of dance experience. She trained at the Lori Guppy School of Dance where she achieved her major examinations in ISTD Tap and Modern Dance. In 1998 she passed her RSA Exercise to Music examination and then went on to work on various cruise ships and teach throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. For the last 3 years she has taught young children ballet and tap at Anita's Theatre school and has just started her own dance troupe for age group 16 plus. Nicola is also choreographer for PUKKA Productions and previous shows include "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "The Buddy Holly Story" and "A Christmas Carol". Nicola is currently studying her FDI ISTD qualification. Glenn Jones Glenn, originally from North Wales, has been performing since childhood, attending drama School with Theatr Bara Caws as a boy then later studying drama film and television at Bristol University. He has been working as a professional actor since 2001 and credits include Pobol y Cwm, Tipyn o Stad, Cowbois ac Injans and Dr. Who for television, as well as various stage roles. Glenn recently finished a 6 months tour with Spectacle Theatre on a bi-lingual English/Welsh production and recently started working with an organisation that develops Welsh language activities in the Vale of Glamorgan such as the choir 'Cor plant y Fro'. Glenn joined PUKKA when he won the role of Buddy Holly in 'The Buddy Holly Story' and since then has gone on to co-write and perform in their production of 'A Christmas Carol'. He has over the past few terms, been part of the PUKKA petites team. Glenn teaches music, including harmonising, music notation and vocal technique. Sarah Creasey Sarah has been interested in theatre since performing with Barry Arts as a young whipper-snapper back in the early 80's. Since then, she's performed with other local drama companies before going on to study drama in education and graduated from Bangor University in 1996 with a B.Ed. Hons. Degree. She is a founder member of PUKKA Productions, starting it back in 2004 with a handful of children and a heart full of dreams!!! It has grown into an exciting company. Apart from PUKKA Plays 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (in which she played Hippolyta), Sarah has directed all the PUKKA shows, the first being 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and the most recent being, 'A Christmas Carol'. She has also spent the last four years directing or co-directing the PUKKA Petites. Sarah is a primary school teacher for the Vale of Glamorgan, currently teaching at Gladstone Primary school. Sarah teaches drama, stage presence, stage navigation, voice projection, theatrical styles and auditioning techniques.       PUKKA is a non-profit organisation. All profits are donated to local community charities.