Nearly a hundred Ammanford school children will be taking to the stage this weekend for an all-out performance of music, dance and comedy courtesy of Starquest.
The children’s community theatre group which takes place in Ammanford Miners’ Theatre, caters for children as young as three and while their performance is guaranteed to impress their audiences, the whole purpose is for the children to have fun.
“We have no uniform, no expensive term fees, there are no competitions but just loads of equal opportunities for everyone involved.
"And we welcome all children from our local community to join in and just have loads of fun.”
Deborah has been running children’s community performing arts workshops in Ammanford for the past 19 years.
Her classes revolve around age-specific workshops in drama, team games, movement to music, stage and performance techniques.
“The main purpose is to help the children build confidence and self-esteem as they move through the primary age,” said Deborah.
“Our teaching strategies help each child to learn new transferable skills and we prioritise well-being and a sense of belonging with community development.
“Naturally the children have been unable to perform over the last two years because of the pandemic, and now they can’t wait to get back onto the stage and perform for all their families and friends.”
No fewer than 97 children will be taking part in the Summer Variety Show this weekend (July 16 and 17) with some as young as three years old singing solo on the stage.
“Every single child is absolutely amazing and they really are giving the production their all.”
Starquest also works in partnership with Ammanford Community Theatre, performing in their community pantomimes.
In September Deborah and Catrin Morris, who is a local musician and singing teacher, will be launching Amman Valley Musical Youth Theatre for children aged between 10 and 18.
“There are some really exciting times ahead for the young people of Ammanford,” added Deborah. “It’s so, so good to be back.”
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