SHOWCASE CAST INFO

SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2025
NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
9AM – 7PM (WITH PERFORMANCES AT 2.30PM AND 5.30PM)

CAST

Total cast: 174
• East Dulwich: 24
• Raynes Park: 26
• Sutton: 18
• Earlsfield: 34 (17 & 17)
• Balham: 25
• Leatherhead: 23
• Wimbledon: 24

CAST PHOTOS CAN BE FOUND ON YOUR CLASS GOOGLE DRIVES TO HELP LEARN NAMES!

PRODUCTION TEAM

CREATOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: STEPH PARKER

CHOREOGRAPHER: JACK NAPPER

CHOREOGRAPHER: FLICK BUTLER

CHOREOGRAPHER: LIZZIE TREECE

HOST/COMPERE: ABI CARTER-SIMPSON

STAGE MANAGER: MATT HOWES

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: NICK MEAD

VIDEOGRAPHER: GREG BERNSTEIN

PHOTOGRAPHER: STEVE PARKER

RUNNER: SAM HULL

RUNNER: JESS HENDERSON

RUNNER: SUZY BYLES

LIGHTING/TECHNICAL: ALEX WILLY & WIMBLEDON THEATRE IN-HOUSE TECH TEAM

FOH: WIMBLEDON THEATRE STAFF

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

6TH JANUARY - 14TH MARCH 2025

NO CLASSES W/C 17TH FEBRUARY (HALF TERM)

ALL classes are extended to 1 hour 15 minutes!

· Week 1: Learn Routine A, Section 1

· Week 2: Learn Routine A, Section 2

· Week 3: Learn Routine A, Section 3

· Week 4: Learn Routine B, Section 1

· Week 5: Learn Routine B, Section 2

· Week 6: Learn Routine B, Section 3

Half Term Break (1 week): By this point we’re aiming to have taught you all the choreography!

· Week 7: Recap & Polish Routine A

· Week 8 : Recap & Polish Routine B

· Week 9: Learn Finale & Dress Run Both Routines

MUSIC TRACKS, CHOREOGRAPHY BREAKDOWN VIDEOS AND CLASS VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND ON CAST GOOGLE DRIVES AND WHATSAPP GROUPS FOR HOME PRACTISE!

TICKETS

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To redeem your 4x pre-paid tickets, apply coupon code *WEWCASTCOMPS60* at checkout (one time, single use per person code, strictly available to cast members only - *please do not share!*)

2.30pm & 5.30pm Performances (700 seats available for each)
Show Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (max)
General Admission Tickets (unallocated seating) - Stalls
Ticket Price - £15
Age Restriction: 3+ All children attending will require a ticket and must be able to sit in their own seat for the duration of the show without assistance. Children under 3 years will not be admitted. All those aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Booster seats for children available.
Access Requirements - please provide details in the booking form so we can inform the theatre's Front of House Team who will ensure you're accommodated on the day.

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COSTUMES

Show T-Shirt: (Provided by us) You're welcome to style your t-shirt by cutting the neck, arms, hem, rolling sleeves or tying the bottom, for example. Please just ensure all print remains visible. Top tip - make alternations in small increments - once it's cut, it's cut!
T-Shirt Care instructions: Do not dry clean. Machine wash: warm (max 30C). Do not bleach. Tumble dry: low heat. Iron, steam or dry: low heat (top tip - use baking paper to gently iron over printed areas)
Emergency replacements will be at charged £30 and cannot be guaranteed!

Costume Accessories: Some classes have been provided a costume accessory (where artistically appropriate!) Each teacher will advise whether they or you will be responsible for these.

Plain Black Leggings: Full or 3/4 length, avoiding any obvious logos/print/symbols where possible. Consider a pair which are comfortable, supportive, with good 'squat proof' coverage!

Trainers or dance shoes: Whatever you're comfortable and well-practised dancing in. If there's a choice, please opt for dark/muted colours and plainest design.

Under garments: We need all the support we can get on Show Day so choose a sports bra you can rely on! Also one which blends well with your t-shirt colour (particularly for light coloured t-shirts or if styling your t-shirt in a way that makes under garments partly visible.

HAIR & MAKE UP

Hair: Tied back, off the face, neat and presentable, any style. Headbands, clips etc welcome, please just avoid anything too bold or distracting.

Make Up: We don't need to go wild, but you'll need something slightly heavier and more exaggerated than normal to avoid looking 'washed out' on stage. This photo is a good example of roughly what we're aiming for. Click here for a guide tutorial video.

MAKE UP CHECK-LIST:
1. Base foundation - 1 or 2 shades darker than your natural skin tone.
2. Concealer - lighten dark areas/shadows, hide blemishes and redness.
3. Eye shadow - neutral tones (creams/browns) to shape and give depth.
4. Black Liquid/Gel Eye Liner - define and extend the eyes out and up.
5. Black Mascara - top and bottom lashes.
6. Eyebrow pencil - shape and define.
7. Lipstick/stain - Red or pink tones.
8. Blush/bronzer - give colour to cheeks and structure to face.

OPTIONAL but not necessary:
• Contour
• Finishing powder
• Highlight
• White eye liner (inner/waterline)
• False lashes
• Lip liner

PLEASE ARRIVE WITH HAIR & MAKE UP AS 'DONE' AS POSSIBLE: You will have opportunities to 'touch up/add to' during down times in the morning rehearsal, plus later in the day during lunch/tea breaks. However, dressing room time and space is very limited so getting the majority done at home and opting for low maintenance hair styles will really help!

SHOW DAY SCHEDULE*

*Subject to change
8.00am Creatives & Crew Sign In at Stage Door

8.45am CAST SIGN IN at Stage Door (on Russell Road) Broadway Car Park (£2.50 all day) / Hartfield Road Car Park (£3.20 all day) Please give relevant medications (e.g asthma pumps) in a labelled bag, to one of the team at sign in
9.00am Welcome Talk & Theatre Briefing in Auditorium

9.20am Full Cast Warm Up in Auditorium (Balham on stage) 2x Warm Up Videos on Cast Google Drives for your use throughout the day - please be responsible for ensuring you stay warm and limber!

9.30am Full Show Dress/Tech Rehearsal on stage:

Quiet in the Dress Circle and Wings! Please use Dress Circle Bar as a 'break out' area.

9.30am Balham Rehearsal, Routine A (Raynes Park Dressing Rooms slot, 9:30 - 10.30am, Ground Floor)

9.40am East Dulwich Rehearsal, Routine A (Leatherhead Dressing Rooms slot, 9:40 - 10:10am, First Floor)

9.50am Sutton Rehearsal, Routine A (Wimbledon Dressing Rooms slot, 9:50 - 10:20am - Second Floor)

10.00am Earlsfield Rehearsal, Routine A (East Dulwich Dressing Rooms slot, 10:00 - 10:30am - Ground Floor)

10.10am Raynes Park Rehearsal, Routine B (Sutton Dressing Rooms slot, 10:10 - 10:40am - First Floor)

10.20am Leatherhead Rehearsal, Routine B

10.30am Wimbledon Rehearsal, Routine A

10.40am Balham Rehearsal, Routine B

10.50am Earlsfield Rehearsal, Routine B

11.00am Wimbledon Rehearsal, Routine B (Balham Dressing Rooms slot, 11:00 - 11:30am- Ground Floor)

11.10am Leatherhead Rehearsal Routine A (Earlsfield Dressing Rooms slot,11.10 - 11:40am - Second Floor)

11.20am Sutton Rehearsal, Routine B

11.30am Raynes Park Rehearsal, Routine A

11.40am East Dulwich Rehearsal, Routine B

11.50am Earlsfield Rehearsal, Routine C

12.00pm Full Cast Finale/Bows

12.30pm Full Company final pre-show talk/briefing

Please note, all belongings will be stored in the dress circle, which should only ever be accessed by WEW cast and crew. We will ensure at least one member of our team is manning the dress circle at all times, but valuables are left at your own risk - please bring a padlock for your bag if you want extra security.

12.45pm Lunch Break (1 hour) Opportune time to sign out, see daylight, get some fresh air! Bring a packed lunch (please avoid relying on buying lunch from shops/restaurants as this break time is not guaranteed if our rehearsals overrun)

1.45pm Latest return to theatre (full cast must be signed in)

1.45pm House Opens (audience)

2.10pm Full Cast to Dress Circle

2.20pm Beginners to stage (Balham)

2.30pm - 3.45pm Matinee Show

3.45pm - Post-show talk/celebrations!

4.00pm Tea Break (45 mins) Sign out/in at stage door if popping out to see friends/family

4.45pm Latest return to theatre (full cast must be signed in)

4.45pm House Opens (audience)

5.10pm Full Cast to Dress Circle

5.20pm Beginners to stage (Balham)

5.30pm - 6.45pm Evening Show

6.45pm Clear Dressing Rooms/Backstage

7.00pm Cast Sign Out

7.15pm After Show 'Party'!

7.30pm Creatives & Crew Sign Out

GENERAL REMINDERS:

Toilets available in the dress circle and backstage
Drinking water available backstage (Green Room)

WHAT TO BRING

Costume T-Shirt, Leggings, Shoes (arrive wearing)
Costume Accessories
A cover up/change of top (for during breaks/eating)
A spare sports bra (if you're likely to want a freshen up)
Hair stuff
Make up
Compact mirror (might be useful if you have one)
Water bottle
Lunch
Snacks
Deodorant/body spray
Body/face wipes
Medical (asthma pumps, knee straps etc)

AFTER SHOW 'PARTY'!

All cast members are invited to The Old Frizzle (opposite Wimbledon Theatre) after our final performance! Don't shoot straight off home. I expect we'll be on such a high and it'll be lovely to raise a glass, process the day and bask in the 'buzz' together over some food!

We have the 'back room' reserved for our cast members only (100 -150 capacity) but please do come along with family and friends using the space in the rest of the pub.

FOOD MUST BE PRE-ORDERED BEFORE 9TH MARCH!

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THEN WHAT...?!

Right now it's hard to contemplate life as we knew it before show preparation! It's going to be a little odd but I'm sure we'll all enjoy not having to retain the choreography anymore!

No classes the week after the show - I predict the emotional hangover will take it's toll! Perhaps the break is a nice opportunity to do class socials instead...?!

Normality resumes W/C 24th March...

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