What is Gotta Sing!? They promise to take amateur musical theatre fans from singing in the shower to singing in a cabaret in just three days! It’s a professional, proven, dynamic package usually held at the Phoenix Artist Club in the heart of London’s west end.
However, following the sucess of our inaugural Gotta Sing! In The Country in September they’re returning to The Manor House in January. It’s a fabulous country house and they’ve secured the exclusive use from Monday January 16th to Friday January 20th. Just 16 miles north of Bath, surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside, this fantastic period house, built in 1812 and recently refurbished, features a spa with indoor heated pool and hot tub, and a private west facing garden. The ideal place to relax and unwind after a ‘hard day’s singing’!
Not only will there be workshop sessions and individual tuition during the day, as we prepare for the end of course cabaret, but the opportunity for lots of informal ’round the piano singing’ in the evening. Meet up with old friends and make new ones during what promises to be four nights of great fun!
Gotta Sing! in the country promises to be a unique treat. Under the fabulous guidance of tutors Tom Wakeley, an experienced West End musical director, and Colin Savage, a performance coach and singer, you will be part of a group of like-minded people, all working towards a cabaret performance at The Manor House on the Thursday evening in front of a specially invited audience.
What’s included?
Gotta Sing! course (www.gottasing.co.uk) Professional tuition on one individual solo and two group songs, including breathing, singing technique, performance and self-confidence.
RESIDENTIAL:
4 nights accommodation
4 breakfasts (Tues-Fri)
3 lunches (Tues-Thurs)
4 suppers (Mon-Thurs)
teas/coffees/water (and cake!)
Monday welcome drinks and Thursday post-show drinks
NON-RESIDENTIAL:
3 buffet lunches (Tues-Thurs)
1 buffet supper (Thurs)
teas/coffees/water (and cake!)
Monday welcome drinks and Thursday post-show drinks
Not included:
Travel costs
Drinks – guests are free to bring supplies of their drinks of choice (actively encouraged!)
COSTS:
RESIDENTIAL:
Single occupancy – £895 per person
2 sharing – £830 per person
3 sharing – £765
NON RESIDENTIAL:
£475 per person.
Tom Wakeley
Tom was Assistant Conductor on CHICAGO in the West End of London for 14 years having been with the show since it opened. His other West End shows include: Musical Director of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ASPECT OF LOVE at the Prince of Wales and BY JEEVES at the Lyric. Assistant Musical Director of DAMN YANKEES at the Adelphi and he was in the orchestra of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, LUST, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CITY OF ANGELS, SHE LOVES ME and Cameron Mackintosh’s MISS SAIGON at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He was also Children’s Musical Director/3rd conductor for Cameron Mackintosh on OLIVER at the London Palladium.
Since 1990 Tom has been Vocal Coach at RADA and organises many cabarets and musical evenings. He taught and conducted at the Arts Educational Schools on their Music Theatre Course and in November 2010 he was invited to Moscow with Jane Streeton to give two public master-classes at an International Conference on Music Theatre held at The Boris Schukin Institute.
Colin Savage
Colin trained at the Guildhall School of Music. He was an Executive Producer for the BBC producing over 150 networked shows. He now trains at the BBC Academy in many diverse subjects including: Performance and Presentation Skills, Sales Techniques, Confidence and Charisma. He has presented on both BBC and ITV and has worked in opera, West End musicals and as a headline act for Showstoppers, Estee Lauder, Jo Malone and at numerous charity events. Colin was Executive Producer and Compere of Talent 2011 held at The Criterion Theatre in London and regularly performs in cabarets and has recently released his debut CD.
Joanne Corrigan
Joanne has worked for the BBC for over 20 years. An experienced live programme editor and outside broadcast producer, she won a Sony Gold Award for her coverage of the Sydney Olympics. Since turning freelance she has worked in many areas including training, compliance, theatre production and talent management. Joanne’s experience of event planning ensures Gotta Sing! runs smoothly for both clients, delegates and tutors!
Special offer with NOW Bath:
We’ve teamed up with Gotta Sing! to offer £30 off for every place booked when you quote ‘NOW Bath’.
For every person who signs up this way, you’ll also be entered into a draw to have an extra £50 discounted from your course fee!
