DofE Three Month Skills Section Course - Theatre Appreciation and the Musicals of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Sir Andrew is Master of the Memorable Tune and the Catchy Chorus

Born on 22 March 1948, Sir Andrew first played violin and piano at the age of three, before taking up the french horn and starting to write his own music at the age of six.
His stage musical credits include the amazing titles: Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, School of Rock and many more.
Incredible as it may sound, Sir Andrew has won 45 awards, including seven Oliviers, seven Tony Awards, four Grammys, two Emmys, one Oscar, one Golden Globe, one BRIT and 14 Ivor Novellos,
In this three month course, you will learn the background story of some of Lloyd Webber's best known musicals. Find out the original material, first performances and which careers the musicals helped!
At the end of the course, you will receive your U:Bee Completion Certificate and Assessor's Report ready to complete your Skills Section.
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in theatre, musicals or performing arts.

Reviews From DofE Participants

who chose Theatre Appreciation for their Skills Section

"I enjoyed learning about all of the different musicals in depth. I like musicals, so it was good to find out things I didn't know about them, such as I didn't know that there was a second Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies"

F.B. Bronze DofE Award Participant

"I enjoyed learning about something I want to pursue as a career. I have learnt some key musical theatre terms and all about the musicals Webber has made"

I.H. Bronze DofE Award Participant

"I learnt about the wonderful work of Andrew Lloyd Webber and his famous musicals, I enjoyed discovering theatre terminology and seeing the backstories of iconic stories"

T.O. Bronze DofE Award Participant

"I enjoyed the way it was set out and the clips of the musicals. Some key things I learned were different types of theatre terminology, the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and information about musical theatre"

S.W. Silver DofE Award Participant

"I enjoyed learning about the many and varied musicals that Andrew Lloyd Webber created, as well as being able to experience their songs and stories. I learned how to have a greater appreciation for the work that went into his musicals and the theatre world in general"

N.M. Silver DofE Award Participant

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U:Bee Course Price £39

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