Shows are held in our own theatre space at our studios in Shiptonthorpe.

Since Starbrite relocated to its current site in Shiptonthorpe in 2012, Miss Emma and Mr P have created a dynamic space for performers aged from 12 months through to 70+ years to develop their love of the arts. The Covid-19 pandemic saw us investing in new equipment to keep our show productions alive and as a result, we now have a fully equipped black box theatre space which we feel makes the perfect setting for our productions.

Shows are performed in our black box theatre space in our largest studio, studio 1 (unit 13), where we have our stage curtains, lighting, and projector and screen permanently installed. Audio is output to both studios simultaneously. Students perform on our specialised sprung dance floor.

Our second largest studio, studio 2 (unit 14), is used as our auditorium. We install tiered seating with safety barriers, so the audience has good views of the performers. We can comfortably seat 69 audience members, creating a personal and intimate environment and thereby allowing our students to showcase their hard work in more shows.

Entry to and exit from our shows is via our café (unit 15), where we offer hot and cold beverages and food before performances, during intervals, and after performances. We also serve ice cream in the auditorium during the performance intervals.

A disabled, public toilet is available along the corridor in studio 2 (unit 14) and in the café.

For our July performances, we hire a professional company to supply and erect a large, heated marquee in the parking spaces directly outside our studios and café, to be used as a changing space for our performers.

Show dates to follow soon...

When we have a full technical or dress rehearsal, this is often the first time all the cast and routines have been performed together and although we have an idea of the length of the dances and scenes the students are performing in, rehearsals can often overrun due to the need to get timings right for the actual show.

The cost of the show differs slightly between our summer show and festive productions, and depends on the following:

Summer Show

1. The number of Starbrite classes a student attends.

Each Starbrite class (excluding Twinkle Tots, Little Cirque, Star Gymnast, and Dance Cirque) a student attends will include at least two performances in the show. Students who attend multiple classes will take part in more performances. Each performance within a class incurs a costume hire fee of £11.00. So, if you have one family member who attends one class and another family member who attends two classes, and each class includes two performances, the total costume hire charge for the family will be £66.00.

2. Whether the student takes part in only the filming of their show performances during their normal classes prior to the live show or whether family and friends would also like to attend the live show.

A copy of the recorded show in digital download format costs £16.50 and is automatically included in the cost of the show. If multiple members of the same family take part in the show, the family will only be charged for one download.

In addition to a digital copy of the show, students can choose to take part in the live shows in front of their family and friends. Each customer is automatically assigned two show tickets for £11.00 per ticket. If multiple members of the same family take part in the show, the family will only be charged for one pair of tickets.

3. Each student taking part in the show will be provided with a show t-shirt for £11.00. This will be worn in the show finale and can be worn to and from classes or to any Star Performer or Triplestar Performer class after the show.

Christmas Pantomime

1. The number of Starbrite classes a student attends.

Each Starbrite class (excluding Twinkle Tots, Little Cirque, Star Gymnast, and Dance Cirque) a student attends will include at least one performance in the show. Students who attend multiple classes will take part in more performances, and some older children may take part in additional performances. There is a costume hire fee of £11.00 per costume. So, if you have one family member who attends one class and another family member who attends two classes, and each class includes one performance, the total costume hire charge for the family will be £33.00.

A copy of the recorded show in digital download format costs £16.50 and is automatically included in the cost of the show. If multiple members of the same family take part in the show, the family will only be charged for one download.

2. Each student taking part in the show will be provided with a show t-shirt for £11.00. This will be worn in the show finale and can be worn to and from classes or to any Star Performer or Triplestar Performer class after the show.

For both the summer show and the festive production, the only additional items you will need to purchase (if you don't already own them) are listed below. Click on the links to purchase the items from our online shop.

• For females:
• Children's' shimmer tights or adults' shimmer tights
• Children's camisole or adults' camisole (to preserve modesty during costume changes).
• Black pumps or trainers (if you don't own a pair of children's jazz shoes or adults' jazz shoes)
• Black leggings (if you don't own children's jazz pants or adult's jazz pants).

• For males:
• Black pumps or trainers (if you don't own a pair of children's jazz shoes or adults' jazz shoes)
• Black joggers (if you don't own children's joggers or adult's joggers).

We recognise that prior arrangements can clash with some or all performance dates, so please let us know if you cannot make some performances but would like to be involved with the others.

If a student is not available for any of the live show performances, they can still be filmed during their normal classes in the lead-up to the show and will be included in the video released to all show students.

Each show performance generally lasts between one and a half and two and a half hours, which includes an intermission.

As a genral rule for our annual show in July, each class a student attends is involved in two performances, though this may also depend on when the student joined the class, as the choreography may have already been set and taught for some routines.

For our festive production in December, auditions are held for the main and supporting character speaking roles. Those who do not secure a speaking role will take part in dance and singing performances in the ensemble during the performance.

All performers involved in the both productions take part in the finale at the end of every show performance, providing they have attended all finale rehearsals.

For our summer show, after the two tickets for each 'student family' have been allocated and subject to availability, additional tickets may be purchased nearer the event, and these will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis via our online box office.

Performing in the Starbrite Show is often the highlight of our performers' experience each year. Though the thought of performing may seem overwhelming at first, participation in our shows is an incredible opportunity. Here's why...

Shows promote teamwork

By working with their fellow performers, everyone learns how to work in a team. Teamwork is a basic skill necessary in all aspects of life. Our show productions provide a wonderful opportunity for performers to learn that anything one can do, a group can do even better!

Shows provide goals

Athletes compete in tournaments and performing arts students perform in shows! The weeks and months spent preparing for a show teach students how to work towards a goal. Performers take pride in conquering new steps, learning lyrics, or remembering their lines that they'll be able to show off.

Shows build new skills

Preparing for a show is a way for performers to work on retention skills, rhythm, technique, and more. For students who have never performed before, show productions introduce new terminology.

Shows create memories

Show memories are lifelong memories! Show performances provide performers with the opportunity to share what they have been learning with friends and families. Meanwhile, show pictures and video footage become the highlights of photo albums and film nights. For families, the show is a time to celebrate their performer's achievements. For performers, the show instils a passion for the art of all aspects of performance.

Shows boost confidence

Taking part in our shows or other live performance helps performers overcome shyness and stage fright. It gives students a chance to showcase all of their hard work throughout the year. Our filmed production can help performers build up to being able to experience performing for a live audience, gaining self-confidence. They can carry this with them in all aspects of school, work, and life.

You can watch recent productions and view some of the photos in the gallery on this web page. This will give a fabulous insight into how exciting starring in a Starbrite production can be.

These are the important dates to be aware of for the forthcoming production:

Please arrive at the studios at least fifteen minutes before the rehearsal and performance times stated in the sections above.

Stage make-up is the fun part of being in a show as it enhances the performers' natural features when they are under the stage lights. The lights are so bright that without them performers can look washed out and expressionless.

A video tutorial for applying stage make-up can be found here. The images below show how long female hair should be styled.

Fringes for both males and females should be styled off the face as they create a shadow on the face under the stage lights.

Female long hair is to be styled into a high ponytail secured with a neutral-coloured hair bobble. Lots of hairspray or gel needs to be used to set the style in place so it lasts for the day.

Female short hair where possible needs to have the front section of the hair taken back off the face.

Male short hair requires some hair gel applied to make it look funky.

Male long hair needs to be styled using a hair bobble.

No, all children will be looked after by our licensed and DBS-checked chaperones and staff members.

No, all performers must stay on site between productions. The turnaround between shows is usually quite quick, so there isn't time to leave. Children are permitted to bring their own devices to entertain themselves but this is done at your own risk. Starbrite cannot accept responsibility for any devices that are lost or broken.