December 2008:
Former John Bentley student Rob Long, who since moving to London to study at university has been writing his own music and playing in various venues all over London and Europe.
Now known as ‘Bobby Long’, his charm, undeniable talent and popularity has lead to one of his songs being used in the highly anticipated film ‘Twilight’ which will be released on 19th December. The song ‘Let me Sign’ will be sung by the lead actor Rob Pattinson and is also included on the soundtrack released this month.
While at The John Bentley School Rob (Bobby) demonstrated his talent through performance in A level Drama and played the unforgettable character of ‘Mr Sowerberry’ in the 2003 Christmas Show Oliver! and in Raymond Blue Remembered Hills .
We wish him luck for a promising music career and for his final year at University.
For more information and to hear some of Bobby’s songs, visit his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/musicbobbylong
2008 CAROL SERVICE - St. Mary's Church, Calne
This year's carol service was held on Wednesday 17th December at St.Mary's Church, Calne. The service was absolutely magical with a good mix of festive music, carols, readings and traditional arrangements by Peter Grant. My thanks goes to Kathryn Lockett for her expert direction in what was another wonderful Performing Arts event.
October 2008:
Performing Arts returns from a wonderful trip to New York City, USA!
November 2008:
Year 13 A-Level Drama (Off the Record) return to The Studio with their devised pieces Cirque de Manilles and Beautiful World before transferring to The Egg at Theatre Royal, Bath.
Rob as Raymond
Blue Remembered Hills March 2003
FEMALE TRANSPORT
Year 12 Drama (Figuratively Speaking) premiered in The Studio with their version of Steve Gooch's FEMALE TRANSPORT ...
Theatre trip to see WEST SIDE STORY: We are running a trip to Bristol Hippodrome to see the highly acclaimed 50th Anniversary production of West Side Story this coming July. The trip cost £14-50 and letters are available for Mr. C! Tickets are allocated on a first come first serve basis so be quick if you want to go!There are a few remaining spaces!
Grease: This is it what we have been waiting for - Grease Cast announced! Thank you to all students who auditioned for a role in this years full school show- You are all involved! The production team have had a tough choice deciding on the principal cast this year but we have pleasure in releasing the principal cast list. Don't worry if your name is not there. Everyone who auditioned or signed up for the ensemble is part of the show. Click here for the principal cast list!
Remember
Grease is the word!
January 2009:
Year 9 & 10 After school Dance classes start on Tuesday 13th January in M17. 3.20 - 4.20 with a professional Artist. Click here for details!
February 2009:
Year 13 BTEC Music Concert: Thursday 26th February saw the final Year 13 BTEC National Music concert in The Auditorium ...
Congratulations to Mrs Lockett whose baby (Torin George) was born on the 4th March at 12.46pm. He weighed 7lb 8.5oz. Both Mum and baby are doing well and now home resting. We look forward to Mrs. L's return this coming July!
Lights Camera Action (Year 11 BTEC Performing Arts) presented The Threepenny Opera in The Studio on March 9th and 10th at 7.30pm....
March 2009:
New Grease 2009 production page launched! Click here for rehearsal info, cast and crew notes, rehearsal pics and much more!
April 2009:
Cast List for the summer production of A Midsummer Night's Dream announced: Click here for the whole cast list for this years summer enrichment production. You will also find an up-to0-date rehearsal schedule and further information!
OLIVER! Finally we got to go on our Oliver! theatre trip following its postponement due to snow back in February. I have to say that this was the most magical production I have ever seen and rates very highly alongside my experience of seeing the world premier of Mary Poppins! If you are looking for a superb night out, a great musical score, and a super cast then Oliver! is a must see. Hurry, Rowan Atkinson is due to finish as Fagin this coming August! Why not visit the OLIVER! website by clicking here!
Former JBS student and friend of the Performing Arts team past and present, Bobby Long, has released his debut single 'Left to Lie' using the label 'Up All Night Music'. This is available now for download via itunes!
Check out Performing Arts students working with the Broadway cast of Wicked on the musical number 'One Fine Day' whilst on their visit to New york ... new page added to the New York section - click here.
The 2009 JBS staff top 40 albums has been released - click here to check out what your staff are listening to!
Off the Record (Year 13 Drama) returned to The Studio with their adaptations of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf; Patrick Marber's Closer and Joe Orton's Loot.
The were widely received by two packed audiences, and crowned off a wonderful two years of practical work ...
Year 12 Drama (Figuratively Speaking) returned to The Studio with their versions of Jim Cartwright's ROAD, Sarah Kane's Crave and Martin Crimp's Attempts on Her Life ...
May 2009:
Cormac Henry, the principal flautist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra gave a woodwind masterclass in the Music department on the 15th of May ...
June 2009:
Students from Year 10 BTEC Performing Arts and Year 12 BTEC National Award in Music join the hundreds of people around the country raising money for Cancer Research as part of 'Busking Cancer Week' ...