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

Behind-the-scenes photo of Phoenix Youth Theatre filming Lockdown Lessons, with the camera viewfinder showing an instructor teaching in front of home library shelves.

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

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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

Phoenix Theatre team share a group hug in the rehearsal studio, smiling as they say goodbye to 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!

Michael climbs to even greater heights

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We are proud and thrilled to finally share the news that former Phoenix Youth pupil, Michael Lewis, will be starring as Jack in the Greenock Christmas pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

He’ll be treading the boards alongside some very familiar faces to Still Game fans - Mark Cox and Jane McCarry (Tam and Isa) - along with Braveheart and River City’s Jimmy Chisholm.

A leading man in three consecutive Phoenix Youth shows, Michael also took to the stage with our adult company in 2014’s Into the Woods, appearing as Rapunzel’s Prince - meaning this isn’t his first foray into the fairy tale realms.

And we don’t think this star has reached the top of his own particular beanstalk yet!

Adding some extra sparkle to the Star Awards

Members of Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Youth Theatre had a ball last night, as they greeted and entertained the guests at the Aberdeen City Council 2019 Star Awards.

Everyone was greeted into the building by our enthusiastic mob of paparazzi, before meeting characters like The Joker and Harley Quinn, P.T. Barnum and Marilyn Monroe.

Thanks to everyone for being such good sports and we look forward to seeing you at more events across the North East soon.