For health and safety reasons mainly. We rehearse in rooms that are much smaller than the theatre and do not have the same number of entrances and exits let alone the finished and often multi-level set ? therefore everything has to be adjusted at the tech. We also need to make sure everyone is aware of the exact timing of lighting cues and flying cues in particular so there are no accidents. The theatre will be unfamiliar to a lot of children, and can be dangerous if someone is unaware of where they and what equipment is around them.

The dress rehearsal is the time to perform the show exactly ?as per performance? so the cast go into the first night with confidence, knowing they can do it ? if they did not have this security the first night would be extremely daunting. If there is anything that needs to be relooked at/ironed out, it will be apparent in the dress and can be discussed in the note session prior to the first performance. We are constantly thinking about our members? emotional and physical well being and strive to give them all the best experiences possible.

Full descriptions of these rehearsals can be found on the call sheets given out at the end of term before the production week.