What we'll doBUGSY MALONE SUMMER SCHOOL
Join us this summer for a spectacular two-week Summer School inspired by the much-loved musical 'Bugsy Malone'!
Bursting with creativity, music, laughter, and fun, participants will enjoy dynamic workshops in Drama, Dance, Singing, and Art, all led by experienced theatre professionals. Over the two weeks, everyone will work together towards an exciting final performance of 'Bugsy Malone', staged in a theatre for family and friends on the last day.
Workshops are thoughtfully tailored to different age groups. Older students are encouraged to develop new performance, teamwork, and social skills while gaining a real taste of being involved in a live theatre production. Younger children enjoy a nurturing environment with longer breaks, creative games, and the freedom to learn and create at their own pace.
Every activity is designed to build confidence, spark imagination, and encourage self-expression. Participants are actively involved in the creative process, helping shape ideas, scenes, and performances along the way.
Our friendly and passionate team has more than twenty years’ experience working with children and young people in and around Lewes. All children are fully supervised throughout the day, and every teacher holds Enhanced DBS certification and first aid training.
These popular workshops fill quickly, so early booking is strongly recommended.
HAF-funded places are currently available. If all HAF places have been allocated, we will be happy to place your child on the waiting list.
What to bringImportant Information for Parents & Carers
We are very much looking forward to welcoming your child to our Bugsy Malone Summer School!
Please read the information below carefully before the workshops begin.
Lunches
At lunchtime, we will walk the children across the road to the lovely playing fields at Priory School for supervised outdoor play.
Children attending through the HAF scheme will receive a FREE lunch and fruit snacks each day.
Important Allergy Information
We have children attending with severe nut allergies, so we operate a strict NO NUT POLICY. Please do not send any food containing nuts.
What to Wear
Please ensure your child wears comfortable clothing that is easy to move in, such as:
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Leggings
- Joggers
Please also bring something warm for outdoor breaks, such as a hoodie or fleece.
As we do lots of physical movement and dance work, skirts are not recommended as they can restrict movement.
Children should wear suitable footwear such as:
- Trainers
- Plimsolls
What to Bring
Please make sure your child brings:
- A named water bottle (we can refill it during the day)
- A sun hat
- Sun cream already applied on sunny days, as we will be outside during breaks and lunchtime
Arrival & Drop Off
Please wait in the quadrangle outside the entrance to the Performing Arts Building at 10am, when we will welcome the children in.
We kindly ask that you do not arrive much earlier than 10am, as staff will still be setting up workshop spaces.
Parents and carers will say goodbye at the entrance. Due to safeguarding and child protection procedures, adults will not be able to enter the venue, so please prepare your child for this in advance.
Please make every effort to arrive on time so we can begin activities promptly.
If you arrive late, the front doors will be locked for safeguarding reasons. Please text or call Deirdre on 07963 478 393, and someone will come to the main entrance to let your child in.
Medication
If your child requires medication during the day, please:
1. Send your child in first
2. Wait until the other children have gone inside
3. Hand the medication directly to Deirdre with clear written instructions attached
Emergency Contact Details
We already hold emergency contact information for all participants. However, if you have a different emergency contact number for a particular day, please text it to us that morning on 07963 478 393.
Collecting Your Child
Classes will be brought to the building entrance at **3.30pm**, where staff will supervise children leaving with their adult.
Please:
- Arrive promptly for collection
- Wait outside the front entrance
If you are unexpectedly delayed, please text us on 07963 478 393.
If your child is aged 11+ and you are happy for them to walk home independently, please send a signed written note with them on the first day for Deirdre.
Please also make sure that anyone collecting your child knows the correct collection arrangements and times.
Photography & Social Media
As a performing arts organisation, we may occasionally take photographs or short videos during workshops to use on our website and social media pages.
We will never publish a child’s full name alongside images.
If you would prefer your child not to appear in photos or videos, please email us at: info@kaleidoscopedrama.uk
Please do follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with workshops, performances, and future events.
If you have any questions or concerns at all, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to meeting you and your child very soon!
Deirdre Daly
Artistic Director
deirdre@kaleidoscopedrama.uk
07963 478 393
