HLOS Juniors

12/06/2026

🎭✨ We’re counting down to Workshop Day 2 of The Spotlight Series! ✨🎭

After an incredible first workshop, we can’t wait to welcome our young performers back this Sunday for Behind the Scenes – Makeup to Script! 🌟

This exciting day will give our Juniors the chance to explore the creative side of theatre, learning how characters are brought to life both on and off the stage.

🎨 In the morning, industry professional Samantha Helen will lead a hands-on theatrical makeup workshop, where children will discover how makeup can transform performers into unforgettable characters.

📖 In the afternoon, Sam Milnes will guide our young performers through script work, character development, and audition techniques, helping them build confidence and gain valuable skills for future productions and auditions.

This workshop is all about creativity, storytelling, and developing the skills that help performers shine both in rehearsals and on stage. ⭐

We’re so excited to see what our talented Juniors create and can’t wait for another fantastic day of learning, laughter and theatre magic!

🎭✨

09/06/2026

❗IMPORTANT NOTICE - regarding our Spotlight Series Workshops❗

If you didn't receive the original booking confirmation email please contact us ASAP by emailing: [email protected]. Your child's place must be confirmed before attendance on either Sunday 14th or Sunday 21st June.

(Any attendees who attended last Sunday are already confirmed and are not required to email 😊)

THANK YOU 🎭

07/06/2026

🌟 What a fantastic start to Round 2 of The Spotlight Series! 🌟

Today was everything we hoped it would be and more! 🎭✨

We were delighted to welcome so many talented young performers, including lots of new faces, and it was wonderful to see our existing members making everyone feel so welcome from the moment they arrived ❤️

The day began with an energetic Mamma Mia! workshop led by former West End performer Chloe-Jo Byrnes, where the children threw themselves into the choreography, songs and storytelling with enthusiasm and confidence!

That energy carried right through to the afternoon’s Stage Combat workshop, where the children learned how to create safe and realistic fight scenes for the stage ⚔️ The creativity, focus and teamwork on display was incredible and the fight scenes they choreographed themselves were genuinely impressive 😱

Most of all, we are so proud of how engaged, well-behaved and supportive every single child was throughout the day 🌟

A huge thank you to Chloe-Jo and Rebecca for sharing their expertise and inspiring our Juniors.

Now we can’t wait for Workshop Day 2: Behind the Scenes – Makeup to Script next Sunday! 🎭🎨📖

📸 Here’s just a small glimpse of an unforgettable day…

27/05/2026

The countdown is ON to our Spotlight Series Workshops and we can’t wait to welcome our Juniors on Sunday 7th June! 🎭✨⏳

Our first workshop day, Here We Go Again… Into Action!, is packed with exciting opportunities for young performers to build confidence, develop their musical theatre skills and have loads of fun along the way!

🎤 Learn energetic Mamma Mia! inspired routines with former West End performer Chloe-Jo Byrnes
⚔️ Explore the world of stage combat with Rebecca Thompson and learn how fight scenes are safely brought to life on stage
🌟 Gain valuable performance and audition skills while making new friends and growing in confidence

It’s going to be an unforgettable day full of creativity, energy, and theatre magic - who's booked on to join us?! 😃

10/05/2026

We’re ecstatic! You have not wasted any time in booking onto The Spotlight Series workshops and there are only a few spots remaining 😃 Please tag and share with all Juniors interested and make sure you secure your place before it’s too late 🤩🎭

03/05/2026

Do you know someone who could be our next Director, Musical Director or Choreographer?

Please share or tag them in this post! Full details in the comments below 😃👇

EOI deadline closes this Wednesday - apply now by emailing [email protected] 🎭

29/04/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NEXT WEEK! Do you know someone who could be our perfect Director / MD / Choreographer? Tag them in the comments and see post for full details on how to apply 😃🎭

☀️🎭 PRODUCTION TEAM EOI NOW OPEN 🎭☀️

The sun will come out… but first, we need YOU to help bring Annie to life! 🌟

HLOS Juniors are now inviting applications for our Production Team for ANNIE – February 2027.

If you’re passionate about theatre and ready to inspire a talented group of young performers, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply now by submitting your Expression of Interest to:
[email protected]

🗓 Deadline: Wednesday 6th May (midnight)

👇 Check out the comments for more information

Rehearsals begin in September, with Monday evenings, additional Thursday rehearsals as required, and Sunday rehearsals after Christmas.

This is set to be a fun, ambitious and rewarding production, so don’t wait to get in touch! Please also tag and share with your friends 😃

Many thanks,
HLOS Juniors Committee 🎭

26/04/2026

🌟 THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES IS BACK! 🌟
Musical Theatre Development Workshops: June 2026 🎭
We are so excited to announce the return of our Spotlight Series Workshops - bigger, better and packed with incredible opportunities for our young performers aged 8-18!
These workshops are specially designed to help children develop essential musical theatre skills, build confidence and prepare for future auditions - including our upcoming auditions later this year! 🎤💫

📅 WORKSHOP DATES
Sundays: 7th, 14th & 21st June 2026
📍 All Saints Parish Hall, Halifax
⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm (21st June finishes at 4:00pm)

🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT
Each workshop day focuses on different aspects of performing, giving children a well-rounded experience of musical theatre training:
✨ Day 1: Here We Go Again – Into Action (7th June)
Learn high-energy musical theatre routines from Mamma Mia! with West End performer Chloe-Jo Byrnes, plus an exciting Stage Combat workshop with Rebecca Thompson - teaching safe, realistic fight choreography for the stage.
✨ Day 2: Behind the Scenes – Makeup to Script (14th June)
Explore the creative side of theatre with industry professional Samantha Helen, learning theatrical & special effects makeup, followed by a script and drama workshop with Sam Milnes - focusing on character work, script breakdown, and audition techniques.
✨ Day 3: Roar of the Pride Lands – Hakuna Matata (21st June)
An unforgettable Lion King themed experience led by West End star Tamara McKoy Patterson, combining singing, dancing, acting — plus a special Q&A with a professional performer, giving insight into life on stage and valuable audition tips!

💷 SUBSIDISED PRICING
We’re proud to offer these workshops at a heavily reduced cost thanks to extremely kind donations from legends of the society:
£15 per workshop / £35 for all three (best value!)

⚡ DON’T MISS OUT
Places are limited and expected to fill quickly! Book now to secure your place: https://forms.gle/g9Jd9HoxN4F1uhLQA
Booking deadlines apply for each workshop – first come first served!

Whether your child is new to the stage or already loves performing, this is an amazing opportunity to learn from industry professionals, grow in confidence and take their skills to the next level!

15/04/2026

☀️🎭 PRODUCTION TEAM EOI NOW OPEN 🎭☀️

The sun will come out… but first, we need YOU to help bring Annie to life! 🌟

HLOS Juniors are now inviting applications for our Production Team for ANNIE – February 2027.

If you’re passionate about theatre and ready to inspire a talented group of young performers, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply now by submitting your Expression of Interest to:
[email protected]

🗓 Deadline: Wednesday 6th May (midnight)

👇 Check out the comments for more information

Rehearsals begin in September, with Monday evenings, additional Thursday rehearsals as required, and Sunday rehearsals after Christmas.

This is set to be a fun, ambitious and rewarding production, so don’t wait to get in touch! Please also tag and share with your friends 😃

Many thanks,
HLOS Juniors Committee 🎭