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We had such a nice time in the Sapphire Company this week…I love the sessions after a performance, they should be all about celebration of the brilliant results of a terms hard work and it turns out Sapphire company know how to celebrate in style. There were cards, there were chocolates, there were many words of congratulations and loads of lovely feedback from parents, friends and family… and equally from the actors themselves about how it felt to perform at the Phoenix Theatre. For the creative task of the week we made adverts…retrospectively…for the show that had happened the week before. It took me ‘til the end of the last one to realise the significance of what they’d made. Each one was a brilliant demonstration of how far the skills of the company have developed. The challenging process of putting on a production hadn’t just resulted in a great performance but had also created a stronger company with individuals that are now significantly stronger actors…not bad for a terms w...

In the space of a week we have put on seven different plays in 4 different locations…a lot of which were premieres and some of which we performed twice. We have made audiences laugh (and cry)…we have kept them engaged; we have challenged their perceptions of what theatre is and more importantly what youth theatre can be. We have strived for the highest standard of professionalism. Individuals have stepped out of their comfort zones and exceeded the expectations of their cast members, their director, their family and friends and most significantly themselves. We have witnessed or created moments, minutes and in some cases whole scenes of pure theatrical delight. We have triumphed over technical adversity and overcome insecurity and self doubt. We have in fact had a marvellous week and should rightly feel more than proud of ourselves. Go Team Yew Tree. My request to you then is this…value it…the week and all it contained…don’t move on too quick, treasure the moments…the big ones o...