Thirty young performers, aged 9 to 15, attended our 2017 summer workshops during the first week of the school holidays. At Friday’s end of the workshop performance, a full house of around 60 enjoyed a sparkling performance of musical numbers from Aladdin. (Watch the closing encore in the video below.) WOW received so many positive…
The cast of this April’s WOW Show received a standing ovation from the audience on their final performance on the Saturday night. This stunning showcase celebrating 35 years of WOW had thrilled audiences as reflected on social media and the letters page of the Dorset Echo where Mr. And Mrs. Webb wrote,’…they performed brilliantly, and…
Seven of our cabaret performers took to the stage in Weymouth Pavilion’s Ocean Room as part of the entertainment for a fundraising fun day for SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) and specifically for the training of Support Dogs which can provide a 50 minute warning that their owner is going to have a seizure, therefore allowing the owner to…
Tickets are on sale for this scintillating showcase of song and dance, directed and choreographed by Martine Burt, winner of the prestigious NODA award for Outstanding Choreography for her 2013 WOW Show. Her most recent WOW Show scooped the 2016 NODA awards for Best Youth Production in the South West as well as Imaginative Compilation. This latest…
The high quality of our production of Legally Blonde has been recognised with a nomination for Best Youth Production in the annual NODA Awards for the South West region. Legally Blonde was directed and choreographed by Martine Burt with Heather Reed as Musical Director. WOW are current holders of the Best Youth Production trophy. This was awarded…
Omigod You Guys! What a wonderful production this was. Energy, teamwork, talent and creativity, constantly entertaining, what more could anyone ask of a youth theatre show. Maggie Ayles as the leading lady was just dazzling. Strong vocals, expressive acting and bags of personality brought Elle to life so convincingly, that it was impossible to believe…
Sixty guests and members attended the first fundraising event of 2017 – a highly successful Curry Quiz night at Weymouth’s Balti Restaurant. The event was the perfect combination of good company, good food and fun and raised over £500 for WOW. Fundraising Chair, Kevin Butcher, thanked everyone for their support, making special mention of “Yvonne,…
Thirty young performers attended our 2016 summer workshops during the first week of the school holidays. At the end of the week there was standing room only when an audience of around 60 enjoyed a performance of musical numbers from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (Watch the opening number in the video below.) The workshops were…
The 2015 WOW Show scooped two awards at the NODA South West Awards Evening, including the Councillors’ Cup for Best Youth Production. It also gained the award for most Imaginative Compilation. This show was directed and choreographed by Martine Burt who has previously received the Outstanding Choreography award from NODA SW for her 2013 WOW…
Audiences raved about our production of Sister Act directed and choreographed by Martyn Knight. Here are some of their comments from social media: @WOWyouththeatre I came from Essex. Last night was truly wowed. What an amazing production. Will be returning for Hairspray. Totesamaze. Xxx— Joy Darling (@JdJoydarling) November 16, 2014 Amazing evening watching #SisterAct by…