MAD 2010

kimh — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:58:23 +0000

Back at Waddesdon for its 5th year in Summer 2010, MAD is a showcase for the best local talent with what promises to be an inspiring mix of music, art dance and drama..
Expect the unexpected with a host of artists, circus performers and workshops taking place over the weekend. Inspired by bringing a sense of spirit, community and fun to Waddesdon, Lord Rothschild was the instigator of this fantastic festival which sees groups and individuals performing over the two days. Now in its 5th year the team behind MAD are hoping it creates a lasting impression of positivity across the Vale and beyond. It is the opportunity to give a huge number of artists a stage, paint brush and patch of grass on which to perform and connect with the community and each other. To inspire people before, during and after the event, so they can realise their goals and take part in something fantastic.
This wonderful weekend attracts allsorts young and old, family and friends. It is a wonderful open air party in the beautiful English countryside so make sure your get your tickets now (last year over 14000 people came!).
So far confirmed performers include… Urban Strides, Waterside Theatre Panto Workshop, NGage multicultural music and dance and much more. Keep checking website and media for further updates.

MAD about Waddesdon 2009 Event Feedback

MikeR — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:23:40 +0000

Thank you to all of those that participated in MAD about Waddesdon 2009. We’re already planning for next years event and will be visiting schools shortly. In the meantime, please find below some feedback from this year. If you would like to add your own feedback, why not use our comments section below?

“Just a quick message to say thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to perform at MAD at the weekend. The children, and their parents, all felt that it was an amazing occasion and has been a real highlight of the year fro them. Thanks again.”

Chris Armstead, North Marston School

“I just wanted to thank you for the weekend. A lot of hard work must have gone into it and it showed. Well done!”.

Alison Mulford, Company Manager, Urban Strides Ltd

“Hi Marie, It was really nice to meet you and Marc on Sunday. I would just like to say thank you for your tremendous efforts in re-arranging the schedule to accommodate Westendkids. The Kids were thrilled to have the chance to perform on the main stage, they tell me that’s where they feel most at home. The whole festival was so well organised and attended please send our thanks and congratulations to your team. Once again many thanks to you and Marc and we will be only too pleased to perform at the festival next year should you wish to invite us.”

Paul Adams, Westendkids

“I hope you are beginning to recover from the weekend. I was hugely impressed by the whole event and think that you did an absolutely amazing job! I am very glad we were able to take part. Well done on a brilliant weekend.”

Miria, Juviler, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

“Many thanks for the tickets Marie but oh what a night! Such a shame after all your hardwork in getting the event organised. The MAD festival event during the day was excellent! Best regards,”

Kathy Tyler, PA to Oliver Laird, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, HBOS

“It was a good weekend event for Aylesbury College and there was a lot of interest in the course that we offer. For us it was a lovely, well organised event in lovely grounds and thank you for all your help. Many thanks,”

Sarah, Aylesbury College

“Just wanted to say a huge well done – MAD was fantastic! My students and their parents thoroughly enjoyed the day. I was incredibly proud of their performance so thank you for making it such a great day and for letting us take part! Congratulations on a brilliant festival! Kindest regards,”

Jenna and all at Stagecoach, Bicester

“I’ve not caught up with Sue, but I would like to personally pass on my congratulations for another huge success. I attended on Sunday and thought it was wonderful – there seemed to be more people than last year? My niece performed in the afternoon and she thoroughly enjoyed herself saying it was much better than last year! So thanks for another great event and I look forward to next year’s!”

Fáinne Smith, PA to Sue Imbriano, Strategic Director Children and Young People’s Services and Marion Clayton, Cabinet Member Achievement and Learning Buckinghamshire County Council, County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1UA

“I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and the team for organising such a great weekend of performing arts. It was good to see so many young people coming together to perform. You even managed to sort out a sunny weekend! Thanks from everyone at Stagecoach.”

Louise Judge

“Thank you very much for letting Theatretrain and Energy School of Dance take part last Sunday, everyone really enjoyed it and we can’t wait until next year!”

Tiffany Marsh

“It seems like a while ago now, but I just wanted to say thank you very much for another wonderful MAD weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed it as did my children from Bedgrove Infants and Turnfurlong. For such young children to perform at such a great event in a beautiful setting is an amazing experience. Many thanks,”

David Mitchener

“As last year, MAD will be a high point for the entire year for Cuddington Youth Drama. I relaxed more this year, and was able to watch more of the other groups. In all of them, I saw the extraordinariness of the experience of being on such a big stage, with the incredible support of lighting and sound and audience. To be taken so seriously, to be part of something that is so fabulous in it’s entirety, breaks an unseen barrier for all of them, and has to make them feel proud. Thank you so much, thank Lord Rothschild so much, for bettering all these artists confidence in themselves! This year’s best quote from one child aged 7, the night before MAD, “Tomorrow is the most important day of my life!”. And it was. Thank you. “

Elaine English, Cuddington Youth and Drama and their appreciative parents!

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