Join the Choir

Nottingham Playhouse Choir happens at the Player Hall, Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, NG7 4ED. This is a short tram hop from the theatre.

Autumn Term is now on sale.

Our choir sing a varied and exciting repertoire including songs from musicals, pop tracks and more traditional choral pieces. Recently singing well-known pop song Everybody Wants to Rule the World, a fun-filled medley of hits from the musical & Juliet, and the choral masterpiece Nella Fastasia.

This term includes an opportunity to perform a Christmas Concert on the Main Stage at Nottingham Playhouse on Wednesday 9th December. As such expect to be working on some festive tracks.

Sheet music will be provided by the Playhouse for those who require it printing.

Nottingham Playhouse Choir happens at the Player Hall, Nottingham High School, accessed from Forest Road East, NG1 4HX. This is a short tram hop from the theatre.

 

Want to spread payments across a term? We offer a part payment option for this course. Find out more here.

A message from Helen:

I love all kinds of music and believe in really diverse repertoire.  I plan to cover all kinds of genres including: musical theatre, classical and perhaps a bit of pop thrown in too. The main aim is to have fun whilst singing but I also believe that we can still strive for great music making, instilling some basic vocal technique, as well as everyone understanding the importance of having a ‘solid foundation’ when singing. Concerts will hopefully give us the opportunity to put this all into practice.

It’s important to note that anyone is welcome to join, regardless of ability.

Helen Brackenbury

Helen is originally from Nottingham and began her singing career with The Cantamus Girls’ Choir and its founder, Pamela Cook.

She went onto study at The Royal Academy of Music, completing BMus and MA degrees in performance as well as the opera course.

Helen has sung operatic roles for Opera Holland Park and Longborough Festival Opera. As a soloist, she has performed in venues across the UK and abroad. Some of the works include: Elgar’s ‘Sea Pictures’, Beethoven Symphony no.9, Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem.

She is now an Alto Lay Clerk in Derby Cathedral Choir, as well as the singing tutor for both boy and girl choristers.

 

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Can I try it first?
Yes, we offer a taster session for those who would like to try before they buy (subject to availability). You can register your interest for a taster session by completing the form using the button below and you will receive an email once places are available for booking.

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We believe that theatre should be for everyone and always ensure our building and sessions are accessible to all participants, removing any barriers to participation. Find out more about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you.

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Need help with costs to attend?

We believe theatre is for everybody, so we offer a limited number of bursary places for all of our Get Involved programmes. If cost is likely to be a barrier to taking part, please fill in this form.

We believe theatre is for everybody, so we offer a limited number of bursary places for all of our Get Involved programmes. If cost is likely to be a barrier to taking part, please fill in this form.

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