West-End Theatre Camp by Cinnamon: Let your kid’s time away from school count this summer!

Camp in the city with the highly anticipated West-End Theatre Camp, in association with HSBC Premier, as it gears up to present an exceptional theatre initiative for children in Sri Lanka.

Set to take place from the 4-8 August, the camp will be conducted by three internationally acclaimed theatre personalities including the highly renowned director and choreographer Jonny Bowles; associate director, choreographer and acting coach John Scott Clark; and musical director and vocal coach David Roper who have all have been integral some of the world’s best films, television shows and stage shows such as Peter Pan, Annie, The Bodyguard, Billy Elliot, The West Side Story, Macbeth, Mary Poppins Returns, Mamma Mia! and more.

This theatre camp will be carried out in two parts, a one-day session for beginners on 4 August followed by a four-day in-depth session from 5 to 8 August for two age categories of children between 6 to 12 years and 13 to 18 years, focusing on an array of activities relating to theatre and performance. Children will be exposed to the basic elements of the craft of acting, fundamental acting techniques and means to break down physical and internal inhibitions, deliver believable performances and look within to create relatable characters. The camp invites children to take the stage with confidence as it covers a wide variety of activities that will empower kids to unleash the star within, tap into their creative potential and emerge as confident young people and artists.  

The instructors will include Jonny Bowles, an international theatre professional with a wealth of experience and knowledge who has choreographed the international tour of ‘The Sound of Music’ and directed West End and global stage productions such as ‘Annie’, ‘The Bodyguard’, ‘Billy Elliot’, ‘The West Side Story’, and more and Jon-Scott Clark is known as the assistant choreographer and acting coach of ‘Peter Pan Pantomime’ and director of ‘The Wind in The Willows’. He has also performed in productions including ‘Macbeth’, ‘Mary Poppins Returns’, ‘Mamma Mia International Tour’ ensemble and more. He will be able to share his tips and tricks during the camp, focusing on the need to keep acting as natural as possible.

Also sharing his expertise at the camp will be David Roper who has worked as a performer and musical director in theatre and television for the past 30 years. He has sung on radio and TV shows with Tony Hadley, Mark Ronson and Mark Wynter. He has also performed on over 250 episodes of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. He has worked with many award-winning choreographers including Anthony Van Last and Billy Deamer Drew McOnie and was production musical director for the first national tour of Fame the The musical which then returned to the west end and racked up over 800 performances.

Commenting on the upcoming West-End Theatre Camp by Cinnamon, Dileep Mudadeniya, Vice President John Keells Holdings, Head of Brand Marketing Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts and CEO Cinnamon Life Mall stated: “A key part the West End Theatre Camp is the world-class exposure to theatre and performing arts that will expose children to workings of international stages, and equip them with the skills that they need to excel through school and their professional lives. Cinnamon has always strived to create vibrant lifestyle experiences, and this interactive and engaging camp, which is part of our annual camping event will give children the once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn from some of the world’s best theatre professionals and stars themselves.”

From dancing, singing, acting, performing and language (diction, pronunciation and dialect), kids of any age will be able to enhance in a wide variety of skills. The performing arts being effective means through which young adults can learn to express their emotions and enables them to safely explore feelings of delight, happiness, sadness, anger and more. Through the arts, children can develop their sense of independence and teamwork, and learn to co-operate with each other through group work. 

Presented by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts In association with HSBC Premier, Powered by Sri Lankan Airlines Conceptualised by Cinnamon Nature Trails Media partners YES FM Sri Lanka Legends 96.6 In bound travel partner Malkey Rent A Car Outdoor Partner TGO-The Great Outdoors Cinema partner Scope Cinemas. For more information regarding the above camp, and to buy packages and tickets, kindly visit cinnamonboxoffice.com or call 071 711 8111. The camp offers 40% off exclusively for HSBC Premier Junior Customers. 

The West End Theatre camp is an event that has been conceptualised by the Cinnamon Team as part of the ‘Summer Escapes 2019 by Cinnamon’. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts comprises 14 distinct hotels and resorts located in key areas across Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The brand embodies a passion for inspired living and promises holistic and enhanced experiences that are tailor-made to suit the specific interests of travellers. The Cinnamon brand focuses on delivering memorable holidays and getaways that deliver exceptional standards of service whilst showcasing the warmth and vibrancy of contemporary Sri Lankan hospitality.