Generation Unlocked

by Adam Urey and The Academy Team

This show explores the post pandemic viewpoint of our members and has been devised using the ideas and topics our young performers wanted to put out into the world. With a little help from our team of skilled facilitators, we have focussed and guided their ideas into an audience friendly performance to bring these important stories to life. The messages throughout this showcase are the viewpoints of minors... yet, they are powerfully performed to deliver major impact.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

This well known tale has been lovingly adapted from the original book using music, dance and puppetry in Academy’s usual style. Featuring music and songs from well known films this is a show guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages bringing the story of Dorothy and all her friends to life in a new way.

Join us on a journey down the yellow brick road, fly over the rainbow and click your heels together as we all try to make our way back home in this wonderful well known adventure!

Imagine That

by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

This show explores the world of our young performers imagination. So that we might have a little insight into the minds of this new generation. With the exception of our new Musical Theatre section, all the material has been written specifically for our students and all movement pieces have been devised with the main input being provided by our young artists; while our tutors guided and focussed it into an audience friendly performance.

The Snow Queen

by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

In this tale of love versus evil, our hero, Gerda must overcome many challenging ventures to find her beloved friend Kai who has been kidnapped by The Snow Queen. She has struck an icy, cold perspective into the heart of the young boy and all seems lost. Will Gerda have what it takes to face this gargantuan task?

As We Know It

by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

This show explores the world of our young performers. So that we might have a little insight into the lives of this new generation. With the exception of our new Musical Theatre section, all the material has been written specifically for our students and all movement pieces have been devised with the main input being provided by our young artists; while our tutors guided and focussed it into an audience friendly performance.

Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame adapted by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

Mole lives a solitary life underground but soon becomes tired of his lonely existence and longs for something more. Seeking companionship and adventure, Mole decides to venture out and try his chances outside of the confines of his gloomy den. Adapted from the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad on their misadventure of eccentricity, folly and friendship. Set in the Wild Wood, the Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie.

Tangled Tales

by Adam Urey

An amalgamation of fairy tales. How does Little Red Riding Hood feel about Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk? That hungry Big Bad Wolf seems intent on eating something, whether it be Grandma, three little pigs or the sheep on the hill where that silly boy cries wolf. But how does a conversation with the troll under the bridge go?

Alice in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll adapted by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

Alice is sitting outdoors when she spies a white rabbit with a pocket watch. Fascinated by the sight, she follows the rabbit down a rabbit hole. She falls deeper and deeper underground and finds herself in a mystical world of ludicrously extravagant characters. The Mad Hatter, the extraordinary Cheshire Cat and that immovable Queen of Hearts, to name but a few. As Alice delves deeper into this unpredictable, threatening terrain, can she escape? And more importantly, what's it all about?

Academy and Romiley Little Theatre combine forces to bring you this version of Alice in Wonderland which has been adapted from the novel and contains innovative physical theatre, contemporary dance, large scale puppetry and cutting edge storytelling methods, driven by our industry professionals.

The Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling adapted by Kate Mitchell

Shere Khan the tiger has hunted a man cub, but the wolves have adopted him as their own and named him Mowgli (the frog). As Mowgli grows up, he is guided by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, who supported Mowgli's wolf parents in their desire to raise Mowgli. But Shere Kahn will soon catch up with his prey.

This version has been adapted from the novel and contains innovative physical theatre, contemporary dance, large scale puppetry and cutting edge storytelling methods, driven by our industry professionals.

Tales from Under the Tree

Christmas Stories adapted for stage by Adam Urey & Kate Mitchell

Understand what Christmas is about for different countries & cultures with this festive fun and surprisingly poignant piece of theatre. Stories include; Old Papa Pavnov (from Russia), The Little Christmas Star (from Spain) & The Snow Queen (from Denmark). Using music, dance and storytelling, we bring you traditional Christmas tales from around the globe.

Peter Pan

by J. M. Barrie adapted by Kate Mitchell and Adam Urey

A magical tale of childhood, growing up and the adventure of a lifetime.

Join Wendy, Michael and John as they journey to Neverland; a place with no parents, too many pirates and, of course, Peter Pan.

This specially written adaptation uses elements of physical theatre and puppetry to bring this tale to life in a new innovative way! With a cast of beloved characters from Tinkerbell to Nana Dog the Academy and Romiley Little Theatre embark on their exciting first joint production.

Grimm Tales

by Adam Urey (Based on fairytales by Brothers Grimm)

This production of Grimm Tales is based on a collection of the stories, woven together to create one adventure for some of the Grimm brothers' favourite characters. Stories include; Hansel and Gretel, The Story of the Youth who went Forth to Learn what Fear was, Little Brother & Little Sister, & The Girl without Hands. Staying true to the original stories dark tones, this production weaves a chilling spell over it's audience with breakthrough theatrical methods. Using shadow puppetry, physical theatre and heightened language; allow yourself to witness landscapes emerge and disappear before your very eyes.

The Last Post

Devised by Adam Urey, Kate Mitchell & Academy students.

Academy's offering to this special event is a touching story of one soldier's journey. Contemporary dance, physical theatre and shadow puppetry methods are used in this dramatic performance.