REBECCA LAKE WINS OVERALL MUSICAL THEATRE 15 AND OVER TITLE
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With a very entertaining performance of Fine Fine line from Avenue Q
(SEE HERE WITH DUNCAN JAMES)
Rebecca is having a fantastic year Having won Talented youngster of the year (see below) and achieved many other successes. She can currently be seen performing in 'Fame' at Pendleton College, from 19 November 08
As last years winner of Festival4stars solo singing 14 and under, Harry Mondryk performed as a guest act and recieved a standing ovation for his rendition of Stand up for love by Destinys child.
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'JIGSAW' KIDS TAKE TITLE OF TALENTED YOUNGSTER OF THE YEAR FOR THE 2ND YEAR RUNNING
Sally with Winners Rebecca Lake and Chloe Walker
On Saturday evening ‘JIGSAW’ was thrilled to see two of their students Rebecca Lake and Chloe Walker win the prestigious talent competition at the Palace Hotel Manchester, attended by guests including Wayne Rooney and Wes Brown. They were judged by celebrities such as Colleen Nolan, Beverly Callard, Colleen Rooney and Tim Healy. The pair wowed the judges with their rendition of Tell Him originally recorded by Barbara Striesand and Celine Dion. A further three of our students graced the stage and gave fabulous performances to be proud of, well done to Nicole Stones, Megan Rowe and Miranda Myles, who gained 2nd place in the junior section.
This was the icing on the cake for Jigsaw as the title was won last year, by students Max and Harry Mondryk who also happen to be the sons of Sally Mondryk, who runs the school. Since the boys won the title in 2007, the successes have kept coming. The last 12 months have seen all the students go from strength to strength entering competitions the length and breadth of the country. They currently hold the title for Festival for stars, Blackpool Pleasure beach Big One, Academy Idol, Reach for the Stars, Burys Got Talent, Music 4 kids and Key 103 Christmas star and many more too numerous to mention. In fact every competition Jigsaw have entered this year has resulted in their students being placed or reaching the final without exception. The kids have also been seen on television in Andrew Lloyd Webbers search for Oliver (last 50 boys) and Britain’s Got Talent having had kids in the last 100 two years running, This year we are hoping its 3rd time lucky as some of Jigsaws students are now busy preparing for the auditions in November.
‘Jigsaw’ was founded in 2006 and is based in Whitefield.
We provide tuition for young vocalists aged 4-18, providing them with a good grounding for stage performance, Many children can sing but being able to work a stage comes with experience and confidence. Jigsaw aims to give the children self belief and a package built for stardom.
Sally would like to thank her fantastic students for their continued support and hard work, they are so dedicated and a delight to teach, Simon Cowell needs to watch out over the coming few years, these kids have definitely got the X factor.
Pictures coming soon
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Sylvia Youngs Theatre School Trip
Several Jigsaw students enjoyed a fabulous trip to London last week to spend time at Sylvia Youngs infamous stage school. The kids did us proud, shining like the stars they are in the end of week productions.
Students who took part were,
Rebecca Lake
Nicole Stones
Thea McQuaid Jones
Naomi Jo Biggin
Georgina Biggin
Chloe Walker
Max Mondryk
Harry Mondryk
Daisy Mondryk
All the children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are currently planning for next year.
They were lucky to see a variety of shows while they were there including Wicked, Billy Elliott, Hairspray and Into the hoods where some of them got to spend time with old friend and winner of Britains Got Talent-George Sampson and his Family.
Jigsaw will be arranging the same trip next year for students and friends. anyone wishing to attend please let Sally know.
Pictures from the week are below.
Max Mondryk wearing George Samsons Singing in the rain hat for Britains Got Talent Final.
Daisy, Naomi, Chloe, Jake and Georgina at Rainforest Cafe
Becky and Max at the Rainforest cafe
Nicole, Becky and Max eating the biggest ice cream ever
Outside Sylvia Youngs Naomi, Daisy, Nicole, Max, Thea, Chloe and Becky and a friend they made there
Jake and Georgina in Hamleys Toys shop
Simon Cowell and Georges Bodyguard Tony with Jake, Georgina, Max, Harry and Daisy
Babes on Broadway show at sylvia youngs - Harry, Thea, Naomi, boy, Max
Max and George Sampson
George, Harry and Georgina
Outside the school again, Naomi, Nicole, Jake, Thea, Harry and Friend
Daisy at the Boating Lake
Max, Harry , Jake, Thea and Nicole Boating
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MAX AND HARRY WIN TALENTED YOUNGSTER OF THE YEAR 2007
This years junior title was awarded to the boys on Saturday night after a faultless performance of 'I will follow him'
Judges including Coronation Street's, Beverly Callard and Alison King and Waterloo Rd Star, Denise Welsh were impressed by the boys who were thrilled to have been awarded the title and a cheque for £1000.00 by Kim Marsh and Jack Ryder.
The senior winner was Hannah Baxter who sang 'The wizard and I ' from Wicked.
Great performances were also given by Jigsaw Students, Chloe Walker and Thomas Sumner, and friend January Woodhead. Everyone gave their all and performed brilliantly.
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Naomi Jo Biggin, Harry Mondryk, Max Alexander and Becky Lake have all reached the final of Search for a Star at the Willows. This presegious competition has discovered past winners, Gary Barlow, Lisa Stansfield, and Ray Quinn. Good luck for Friday the 21st Kids.
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Kennedy Caitlin and Matthew Fitzgerald have both reached the final of Bredburys got talent in Stockport. The final takes place this Sunday 23rd November, watch this space for results.
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Max Alexander and Harry Mondryk have both reached the final of The Voice in Wigan. The boys often perform as a duet but decided to opt for a solo option on this occasion. Kennedy Caitlin and The McQuaid Jones also performed well, Jigsaw is very proud of all of them.
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Jigsaw kids reach the semi final of Wakefield competition. Wendy Marshalls Music4kids took place at the Lupset. Harry Mondryk, Rebecca Lake, Tom sumner, Molly Costello and Naomi Jo Biggin all gained a place in the Semis.
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Harry Mondryk Walked away with the Taylor Brothers Search for a star Junior title. Harry won £500 for himself and £500 for Jigsaw (donated by the Willows) the funds will go towards new equipment for the kids to use in the studio. Harry came 3rd last year in this competition and was delighted to win this year.
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Emma Wilkinson has walked away with the title of Salford Popstar 2008 at the Willows in Salford.
Emma Gave a beautiful heartfelt rendition of fields of Gold.
2nd place went to the fabulous Amy Faulkner who we have seen many times over the past few years and we were delighted to see the progress she has made into a seasoned performer. Well done Amy, the judges decision must have been tough.
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JIGSAW STUDENTS MIRANDA MYLES AND REBECCA LAKE CAME WINNER AND RUNNER UP RESPECTIVELY AT THE REACH FOR THE STARS COMPETION AT LIPA, Well done girls you did us proud.
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Jigsaw kidz took Barnsley by storm last weekend, as the final of Fleets Academy Idol, was dominated by the Manchester based kids. 6 out of 8 finalists were Jigsaw Students and we are pleased to say Harry Mondryk and Max Alexander got 2nd and 3rd place. The winner was local girl Chelsea Radford. Well done Chelsea.
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Rebecca Lake is through to the Grand Final fo festival 4 stars with her faultless performance of Fine fine line form the award winning musical Avenue q.
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