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Phoenix Theatre were proud to present their 'Hairspray' cabaret at the Union Square launch weekend in Aberdeen.
Shoppers flocked to the North-East's newest retail hub and our performers were delighted provided that little something extra to the proceedings.
Phoenix Theatre's own Jennie Milne was one of 2,400 people chosen to take part in Antony Gormley's 'One & Other' Project, where a different person stands on the Forth Plinth in Trafalgar Square every hour, 24 hours a day, for 100 days. She was one of 207 participants from Scotland, who were chosen from almost 35,000 applicants.
Participants could do anything with their hour and Jennie chose to spend her time dressed as a 50s housewife, throwing handmade felt cupcakes into the crowd. She raised money for Grampian Women's Aid and managed to raise £750 for the charity, which helped to refurbish a family room at a refuge.
Phoenix Theatre and Granite City Brass celebrated the life of North-East drummer Colin Reid, with an evening of entertainment at St Mary's Church, Aberdeen.
Colin played for both groups before his recent sudden death and he will be greatly missed. Proceeds from the concert went to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.
Phoenix Youth Theatre is delighted to confirm that some of our young performers will be joining forces with Ellen Kent Opera and Ballet International for their upcoming tours of Aida and Turnadot.
Ellen Kent has been working with young performers across the UK for 15 years, in an attempt to boost their stage careers, and has partnered with Phoenix Theatre since 2007.
Aberdeen's annual Student Show is keeping it in the family this year, as Phoenix Theatre's Jonnie Milne prepares to witness the fruits of his labours as Administrator of the charity event. His eldest sister, Jennie, was part of the cast 10 years ago, while their mum Liz Milne debuted as Assistant Director 20 years ago.
Jonnie's not got the only family connection this year, as brother and sister Laura Jarret and Craig Pike make up the Musical team, while Choreographer Shona King is the sister of Script Editor Stuart.
Wrapped your head around all of that? The 88th Student Show runs at His Majesty's Theatre from April 21-25, with all the proceeds going to North-East charities.
One of our founders and directors, Liz Milne, was thrilled to be chosen to be a judge for this year's Rock Challenge at the AECC.
Rock Challenge is a nationwide unique and exciting opportunity for schools to take part in a dance, drama and design spectacular where young people are the stars. The judges are drawn from the entertainment, education and performing arts industries.
Liz was impressed by the standard of work and congratulates all the teams that took part in this year's event.
Liz Milne and Clare Haggart are proud to have helped twelve young performers, picked from the North East, to make their mark to great acclaim at a convention in Paris.
The group joined nearly 500 other hopefuls scouted from across the UK to make this prestigious event the experience of a lifetime. They sang, danced, acted and modelled in front of a glittering array of agents, casting directors and industry professionals, including Zoe Tyler, from the BBC's 'Any Dream Will Do' and 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' and well-known presenter and broadcaster, Anna Richardson.
All twelve of the performers from the North-East were chosen to appear in the spectacular Talent Showcase at the culmination of the event, with Phoenix's Jonnie Milne and Daniel Hall getting to the finals as soloists and Iona Reid being chosen as one of the top young models.
Congratulations to all of these talented young performers for representing the North-East of Scotland so outstandingly!
Phoenix Youth Theatre were in attendance as Promote YT held its second Youth Theatre Forum meeting at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.
Over the past 9 years, Phoenix Youth Theatre has rapidly become one of the most renowned youth theatre companies in Scotland and Jennie Milne was delighted to represent the company in the capital.