Exciting Entertainers – Activities
Websites to visit
Acting
Stagecoach
For acting classes for children nationwide visit Stagecoach: http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/
For contact information on amateur dramatics clubs throughout Wales visit: http://www.theatre-wales.co.uk/amdram/
For further information and contact information for amateur dramatics clubs throughout Wales visit: http://www.dramagroups.com/groups/wales/wales.htm.
Or use a search engine to search for drama schools or amateur dramatics groups in your area.
Writing
Young Writers
If you’re keen on creative writing then why not enter a competition?
For poetry and creative writing there is: https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/
You could enter the National Young writer’s award: http://www.explorelearning.co.uk/youngwriters
There are so many other competitions out there!
Why not pop along to the Hay Festival and other writing and author events and have a go at one of the workshops and hear advice from published authors and writers?
Singing
As well as joining school choirs, why don’t you try joining a local choir? You can find a list of choirs in Wales by location at: http://www.choirs.org.uk/wales.htm
If you want to find a youth choir in your area try: http://www.nycgb.net/choir-finder
Musical Instruments
Most schools will enable you to take up a musical instrument, however if you don’t have the chance, there is a wealth of information online depending on what you wish to try.
Presenting
For some tips on becoming a successful tv presenter, along with a top ten tips video, try visiting: http://www.aspirepresenting.com/how-to-become-a-tv-presenter/4571520373
For a detailed breakdown of what it takes to be a tv presenter, try visiting: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/tvpresenter.aspx
Comedy
Stephen Merchant
No-one can teach you to be funny, but if you already have a funny bone, try honing your skills by visiting these websites:
For 5 tips on becoming a good comedian: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newtalent/comedy/advice_jon.shtml
For tips on stand up from a stand-up comedian visit: http://www.simondunn.me.uk/standup.htm
How about reading some words of advice from Stephen Merchant?: http://stephenmerchant.com/faq/