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Past events & shows

August 2023

  • 24/08/23

    Music Pathway Concert

    "The last week of term saw students from both our KS4 and KS5 pathways host two sold-out, standing gig-nights in our academy theatre. Featuring a mix of Rock, Pop and Indie acts performing both covers and original material, the energetic shows had the biggest attendance of any BOA gig night to...
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  • 24/08/23

    The Great Gatsby

    Year 13 Dance recently embarked on their final year group dance show – The Great Gatsby.  The show told the story through an eclectic mix of dance styles and genres, with interjected voice overs and acting-based scenes.  As a production, this epic project transformed the BOA Th...
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  • 24/08/23

    Cry Baby

    Year 13 put on the hilarious Cry-Baby - The Musical at the Old Rep Theatre, which was an outstanding display of comedy and talent - an all-singing and dancing spectacle. The staff on the Musical Theatre department are so proud of what the students have achieved, and we hope that parents, carers, fam...
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  • 24/08/23

    Romeo & Juliet

    Year 11 Dance Pathway started the year with their Dance Performance ‘Romeo & Juliet’ The show was filled with a range of dance styles and brought the Romeo and Juliet story into the modern day. With exciting choreography from BOA staff and also from the student body, the...
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  • 24/08/23

    Mocking Bird

    Year 11 Creative Media Production and Year 13 Broadcast presented a double feature cinema event at The Mockingbird Cinema in Digbeth's The Custard Factory. The first half of the evening included a selection of Creative Media "remakes" and live presentation...
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  • 24/08/23

    Remote

    Year 11 - Acting Pathway - January 2023 Remote is a play that reflects our world and society as it is now. It tackles challenging issues and highlights the importance of looking after our precious planet for generations to come.  The cast worked tirelessly to create rich and creative pe...
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  • 24/08/23

    Billy Elliot

    Year 11 staged their impressive take on Billy Elliot – The Musical and had the audience crying and laughing at every moment. The staff on the Musical Theatre department are so proud of what the students have achieved, and we hope that parents, carers, family and friends enjoyed the hard w...
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  • 23/08/23

    Beauty and the Beast

    Musical Theatre Pathway - Christmas 2022 Year 13 Musical Theatre students put on a display of Christmas magic during a 4-week run of Beauty and the Beast at the Old Rep Theatre. Working with industry professionals, the students showcased their endless talents throughout this original production...
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  • 23/08/23

    Gig Nights

    Music Pathway - December 2022  The lead up to Christmas saw the music pathway students host two sold-out gig nights across KS4 and KS5. With 6 bands performing a mixture of original and cover material each night, students showcased the diverse mix of musical talent we have here at BOA. With...
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  • 23/08/23

    FREE RADIO 'HITS LIVE'

    Music Pathway - November 2022   On the 12th November, BOA teamed up with Free Radio to host the ‘pre-show stage’ at the sold out ‘Hits Live’ event! Performing before the likes of Sam Ryder, Lewis Capaldi and Ellie Goulding, 6 BOA acts from across year 11, 12 and 13...
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  • 23/08/23

    Mother Courage

    Year 11 - Acting Pathway - September 2022   A huge well done to our Year 11 Actors for their performance of Mother Courage, the cast created an exciting, raw and emotional portrayal of Bertolt Brecht's original play. The cast worked exceptionally well together within the naturalistic...
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