Giving our Greatest Show to the Jubilee crowds

It was definitely a day to remember, as crowds gathered all across the UK to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and Phoenix Theatre’s Corporate Entertainment team had the honour of being the grand finale at the Ballater celebrations, right in the heart of Royal Deeside.

With the sun blazing down and smiles on everyone’s faces, our performers showcased ‘The Greatest Show’ to the delight of everyone in attendance. Well done, team, and thank you for having us Ballater. Until next time!

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Bells ring out as Hunchback brings live theatre back to Aberdeen

It Disney get any better than the Hunchback Of Notre Dame leading the return of live theatre in the north-east after the Christmas Covid lockdown on venues.

Not only will the show bring the lights back up at Aberdeen Arts Centre on Tuesday January 25, it is the Scottish premiere of the amateur version of the musical and also a belated 30th-anniversary production for Phoenix Theatre.

Jonnie Milne, who will be playing the iconic role of Quasimodo, said the whole cast and team were delighted to be getting back on stage for a host of reasons.

“I think it’s definitely an honour to be ushering theatre back to the Granite City,” he said.

“It will also be our first show in two years, it’s the Scottish amateur premiere of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame and this is technically our delayed 30th anniversary production.”

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Phoenix joins the #WeMakeEvents campaign

At Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Youth Theatre, we know we’re not alone in desperately wanting to be back on stage as soon as we can.

Four of our members were able to do that recently, but in front of an eerily silent and empty auditorium at Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre, to make the following video with Granite City Events for the national #WeMakeEvents campaign.

It’s been eight long months since we last performed in front of a packed Aberdeen audience and we’re looking forward to the day when we get to see those smiling faces once again.

A message of support for the Phoenix Family

On the eve of what would have been the opening night of Phoenix Youth's 'Oliver!' at Aberdeen Arts Centre, we are sending a message of hope and support to all of our pupils, as they continue to cope with the Coronavirus pandemic.

These words come from across the Phoenix Family and some famous faces too, as we are all in this together.

Phoenix Youth continues with online sessions

Everyone in the Phoenix Youth Theatre team continues to send their love and best wishes to all of our pupils and their families, as the Covid-19 lockdown continues.

While we may not know when regular classes can start again, we have been making efforts to ensure you can still get your Phoenix fix from home.

Many of our pupils have been taking advantage of our choreographer Claire Chernouski’s weekly Zoom dance classes, while Kevin’s uploaded music allows everyone to keep practicing their singing.

Finally, starting this week, Liz has forced herself in front of the camera to work your imagination and drama skills - also putting your families to the test, if they’re keen too!

We hope these sessions keep everyone going throughout these uncertain times and look forward to more of the photos and videos we’ve received, showing pupils still hard at work!

Covid-19 and Phoenix Youth Theatre

As with many organisations across the country and the world, the Covid-19 coronavirus is now having an impact on Phoenix.

Given that Scottish schools are to be closed ‪from Friday‬, we will, unfortunately, require to cancel our Phoenix Youth classes from now, until the foreseeable future.

All parents have been informed by email and we will keep in touch with all families as this situation develops.

We send our best wishes to you all and hope that everyone stays safe and well.

Taking flight with Ellen Kent's Butterfly

Performers from Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Youth Theatre were delighted to once again be part of Ellen Kent & Opera International's professional touring productions, as they travelled to the Caird Hall in Dundee earlier this week.

We provided a group of adults and youngsters for Madama Butterfly, including young Luca Elders stepping into the shoes of Sorrow.

Phoenix Theatre have been providing groups of adults and children for Ellen Kent tours since 2007.

The Big Apple beckons for Erin

There was plenty of emotion on show at this Monday's rehearsal, as one of our core Phoenix members came to say goodbye - before today leaving for New York.

Erin is about to start work as a Fundraising and Event Manager for Givergy, after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and we could not be happier for her.

Erin has been a part of Phoenix for the past 14 years - although she actually made her debut in our behind the scenes extras for 1998's A Grand Music Hall Extravaganza, as a grumpy toddler!

Her Phoenix Youth tenure saw her rise from one of Miss Hannigan’s orphans in Annie to starring as the venomous Rita in Billy, before graduating to become a Delta Nu in Phoenix Theatre’s Legally Blonde.

We know she’s about to make a great success of herself as this next chapter in her life unfolds. As long as she's ready to host a visitor or two to the Big Apple!