This Minwood Lane student played ‘Scrooge’ in our Christmas production but this time she’s playing a kind but very stressed headmistress. The makings of a versatile actress! 😉 #minwoodlane #letsgetthedramastarted #solihull #dramaschool

This Minwood Lane student decided to get creative with her monologue, she devised this from stimuli she had received and performed with expression and passion! Great Work… 🤩 #minwoodlane #letsgetthedramastarted #solihull #dramaschool

Thankful for torches on our phones today… helped us create so fab lighting effects!! #minwoodlane #letsgetthedramastarted #solihull #dramaschool

New Signage!!! 🥰🎥 #minwoodlane #letsgetthedramastarted #dramaschool #solihull

SCENE RESET!! Bits for the blooper reel 🎥🫣🤣 #minwoodlane #dramaclub #solihull

Our ‘Minwood Lane Drama - Explorers’ class enjoying a session on improvisation… acting is reacting! We are running trial sessions - why not bring your child along to give it a go! Let’s get the drama started 🎭🤩 #minwoodlane #drama #dramaclass

Our ‘Minwood Lane Drama - Excitables’ class enjoying a session on improvisation… acting is reacting! We are running trial sessions next week - why not bring your child along to give it a go! Let’s get the drama started 🎭🤩

Minwood Lane Uniform has ARRIVED!!! Todays groups modelling their colour choices looking fab… it’s a special moment 🥰

🎄Merry Christmas 🎄 Wish our past, present and future families a wonderful day filled love, laughter and blessings… x

Drama Class ages 4-16yrs Thursdays @ Lode Heath School Reception - Year 2 (5-5.45pm) Year 3 - Year 6 (5.50-6.50pm) Secondary (7pm-8pm) We focus on both stage and screen acting… also now that we are able to be back up and running properly post Covid they will take part in two performances one stage and the other screened at a local cinema. If your child enjoys performing, getting creative behind the scenes and/or you are hoping to build their confidence and improve their public speaking please get in touch and we’ll arrange a trial session.

Happy World Theatre Day!! 🎭 Looking forward to the day when we’re no longer behind a screen!! #worldtheatreday #dramaschool #dramaclub #minwoodlane

Happy World Poetry!!! No way was it going to pass by without a post 😉 written by @kamilla.woodburn #worldpoetryday

Poem written and read by @kamilla.woodburn for International Women's Day 2021 #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge @internationalwomensday_global Kamilla Woodburn (C)2021

Sometimes we have to dig a little deeper... Happy International Women’s Day #iwd2021 #choosetochallenge

Happy Monday & Happy International Women’s Day!! My hand is up and I #choosetochallenge as a female, as a daughter and as mommy to two divas 😉🥰❤️ I’m looking forward to seeing all the empowering posts today #iwd2021

Happy International Women’s Day! #iwd2021 #choosetochallenge #internationalwomensday

Sneaky peak... Loving the videos I’m receiving this week! Getting that practice in at home... 😉 #minwoodlane

Whilst prepping today’s sessions I’ve been thinking about the past year and to be honest running a “business” that specialises in providing extra and co-curricular clubs, during Covid has been.... let’s just say it’s an ‘experience’ to say the least. More importantly... Drama is about connections, reactions, movement and more, my students have gone from performing face to face to being a head in a screen, raising virtual hands and muting themselves. So instead of having eyes at the back of my head and darting from one group to the next to give direction and support their skills, I have discovered a few new skills of my own... - 👀The Eye Flitter: Where I match the voice with the face somewhere on the screen within record timing. - 🤫Mute All: Definitely one of my favourites no need to repeat myself time after time asking for quiet so we can focus, I just press that button and shtumm all is calm. - 👋🏽End Meeting For All: Which normally happens after everyone including myself 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️ has said good bye 10 to 15 times and have hand ache from waving! Thankfully all has not been lost doing our sessions via ZOOM, because @minwoodlane they learn stage, screen and radio acting so they’ve had the opportunity to see themselves on screen every week, there are no arguments over screen time and who goes first hahaha! I’ve also seen their ‘on screen’ confidence go from strength to strength. I am so proud of how resilient they’ve been and the new relationships formed between those that continued online. The recent GOV announcement has given us HOPE and I can’t wait to get back in the box with them ALL... (in groups and socially distanced ofcourse 😉). They really do bring so much joy, pride and giggles to my week! 💛 @kamilla.woodburn

On 26th January 2020! We were celebrating the achievements of our Minwood Lane students at the award show! Although we are gutted that we didn’t spend the weekend celebrating this year, I’m sure they’ve all enjoyed the snow!! We took comfort in the magic of snow in a time of #covid! We WILL glam up, walk the red carpet and party again some day 🎭🥳🥰

It’s been a strange year at Minwood Lane! It started off so promising with the award show and party, we all enjoyed getting glammed up and received a mention in the local paper. Then came casting for our 2020 films that were supposed to be filmed and screened in the summer... but instead came lockdown! Although we weren’t able to meet for our sessions, I enjoyed seeing all your tongue twister Tuesday videos and what’s ya face Wednesday expressions. Then came ZOOM, which birthed ‘The Adventures on Minwood Lane’ the first set of monologues we hoped to put out as an animation. Again Covid got in the way of that but you have hung in there, and I am so proud of the effort, resilience and dedication you’ve have put in. Together our optimism hasn’t wavered! Instead ‘The Adventures on Minwood Lane’ has been launched as a book series, with the first character being Mrs Allinson at No.22 which has received a wonderful response and I look forward to seeing where it goes in 2021. All the characters created during lockdown will be introduced to the world and I am so excited! Thank you to all those that have attended this year in person and virtually, thank you to all the well wishers, thank you to all those that have asked ‘when are we back?’, Thank you for all the videos, photos and voice notes... especially the parents that have had to relay my messages using drama terminology, becoming camera operators and IT specialists! (Hahahah) 2020 gave the world a drama school experience we’ve had to improvise, perform live, dabbled in method acting, perfected our spacial awareness and reacted dramatically to most if not every scenario. THANK YOU for the support you’ve shown, I can’t wait to welcome you all back in 2021... so we can get the drama started again! Hugs @kamilla.woodburn 🥰😘

COMPETITION TIME!! To celebrate our one week anniversary since ‘The Adventures on Minwood Lane - Mrs Allinson at No.22’ was released AND 🥳 100 BOOKS SOLD 🥳 we are giving away a signed copy of the book by Author @kamilla.woodburn and illustrator @emredfearn. This is the first book from the series and we are super excited to get it out there. Giving one lucky winner the chance of having a signed copy of our very FIRST release. #HistoryintheMaking To enter all you have to do is… - Follow @minwoodadventures - Share this post to your stories and mention @minwoodadventures - Tag a friend in the comments on the @minwoodadventures page. ADDITIONAL ENTRIES 1 Comment = 1 Entry (A different friend must be tagged in each comment.) Terms & Conditions Competition Ends at Midnight on Sunday 13th December 2020. To enter you must follow all of the entry requirements listed above. The winner of the giveaway competition will be chosen at random after the competition has closed and contacted via direct message on instagram. This is not a sponsored, endorsed or administered by instagram.

MINWOOD NEWS ALERT!!!! From @minwoodadventures Meet Mrs Allinson from Number 22. The FIRST release from the children’s picture book series ‘The Adventures On Minwood Lane’ - a creative celebration of inclusion & diversity within our communities!! 🥳 Will be available to order from November 2020!!! #minwoodadventures #minwoodlane

WE’RE READY FOR YOU....If you are a young actor aged 4-25 or the parent/carer of a young actor interested in representation, then please do get in touch detailing your training (although not compulsory), aspirations, age and where you are based. Contact us for details agency@minwoodlane.com

Yay!!! Minwood Lane sessions will be back in September but at a new venue... We are offering sessions on a Tuesday Evening at Catney Village Hall, Catherine De Barnes Lane, B91 2QD. Primary School Age: 5:30pm-6:30pm Secondary School Age: 6.30pm-7:30pm. Due to COVID 19 Regulations, spaces are limited so get in touch ASAP for more information and/or to reserve your child’s space. OTHER DAYS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN DUE COURSE 😉

Thank you to the person that nominated @kamiwoo for starting @minwoodlane . “I don’t know who it was but I am proud to be a #womeninbusiness #solopreneur and will do my best to #keepmovingforward” #minwoodlane #minwoodadventures...

To find out more about @minwoodadventures visit the website and follow on the socials... www.minwoodadventures.com

Here’s a sneaky peak of our intro... 🎶The Adventures On Minwood Lane🎶#minwoodadventures #minwoodlane - like, follow and share 🥰

Follow the unicorn over to @minwoodadventures to what’s new on the lane... #minwoodlane #minwoodadventures #childrensbooks #childrensseries

Our drama sessions moved online and “The Adventures On Minwood Lane” was born... check out @minwoodadventures and watch the story unfold! #excitingtimes #minwoodlane #minwoodlane

No lockdown Lurgees - We’re looking Fresh!!! ... Simplicity is KEY!! #newlogo #minwoodlane #building

“Of one blood all nations are made” Black Lives Matter #togethertodayforabettertomorrow #blackouttuesday

It’s what’s ya face wednesday!!! Let’s see those grumpy expressions! #minwoodlane

Tongue Twister Tuesday: Well Done Korben 😀 #twistingtongues #minwoodlane

Tongue Twister Tuesday: Well Done James!!! #minwoodlane #twistingtongues

Tongue Twister Tuesday: ‘Prance in the Prince’s Pants’ written by Theo!!! How many times can you say it in a row? How fast can you say it? Send us or tag @minwoodlane in your videos #tonguetwistertuesdays no age limit get those tongues twister #minwoodlane

Ciara’s “confused” face for #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Brielle is “confused” for #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

James is “confused” for #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Saffron looking “confused” for #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Bethany looking “confused” for #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Zachary’s “confused” faces as it’s #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Molly’s “confused” face because it’s #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Esa’s looking “confused” it’s #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Alayna’s “confused” it’s #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

What’s Ya Face Wednesday: let’s see those facial expressions, don’t forget to share them with us too! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Tongue Twister Tuesday: Lets see them!!! @minwoodlane share with friends and family... let’s get those tongues twisting!!! #tonguetwistertuesdays #minwoodlane

Ciara’s excitement!! #minwoodlane #whatsyafacewednesday #getinvolved

Bethany has sent two excited posts one ‘acting’ and one ‘genuine’ 😆 #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Archie’s Excitement!!! 😆 #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

Veroniki looking EXCITED!! 😆 #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane #getinvolved

A Super Excited 😆 James!! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

It was lovely having so many people get involved last week with their fabulous facial expression!! Looking forward to seeing this weeks too!!! Get involved... #minwoodlane #whatsyafacewednesday

🎉Well Done Veroniki 🤪 Great Pace!!! #minwoodlane #twistingtongues #getinvolved

Tongue Twister Tuesday 🤪 Get involved @minwoodlane in your posts or send it to us!! #minwoodlane #twistingtongues #getinvolved

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Thanks Ainhoa for sharing with us the activities you’ve been working on this week!

Film Friday!!! Thanks Ainhoa for tongue twister 😊 #minwoodlane

Film Friday!!! Thanks Lakh... for your tongue twister brummie version!! #minwoodlane

Film Friday: Thanks Molly for this weeks Tongue Twister!! 😜

It’s Film Friday!!! Send us your videos of what you’ve been working on this week!!! Go Bethany 🎉

Thanks Jak, Fliss & Floss!!! Trio of super shocked faces!!! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks Summer!!! A “NOo way” shocked face 👀 #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thank Jessica!!! An ‘oh really’ shocked face. #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks Elenaye!!! It’s “shocking” to think she was going to miss out on the fun!! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks Millie!! Arghh shocked face! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane @danielle_cattermole

Thanks Imogen!!! Definitely channeling the emoji shocked face 😱#whatsyafacewednesday #minwwoodlane

Thanks Kayin!! Looking super shocked... #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane young and old welcome to join in, show us yours!!

Thanks Clio!! Huh moment ‘shocked’ face #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks James!!! The shock is travelling through his whole body!! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane @thegentlepolerene @tenacious_dj

Thanks Molly!!! Concerned “shock” by the looks of it! @bearpearson #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks Alfie!!! What’s on that screen?! #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks Ruby!!! Wonder what she’s just discovered?? #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Thanks Millie!! We’d defo call that a gossip ‘shocked’ expression. @jayminidesai #whatsyafacewednesday #minwoodlane

Get involved!!! And @ us in your pics or send and we’ll share it!! #whatsyafacewednesday

Thanks Brie!! Looking happy “shocked” #whatyafacewednesday #minwoodlane let’s see yours?

Thanks Bethany @sammy_parrypea for our first “shocked face” of the day!!! #whatsyafacewednesdsy Let’s see yours?!

HOT OFF THE PRESS 🥰🎭🎉🥳🎬#littleactors #livepresenters #andthewinneris...

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and children that celebrated with us at the 🎉🎬Minwood Lane Awards 2020 🎭🎉 I hope everyone had a lovely afternoon!! A mahoosive WELL DONE to the presenters who performed extremely well under the pressure of an unrehearsed live performance. A gigantic CONGRATULATIONS to our very deserving winners. Keep an eye out for videos, photos and what date we’ll be in the Solihull Observer! 😉. @tailormademoments 🥰 Thank you for the wonderful service you provided in bringing the day together!

BREAKING NEWS: The Solihull Observer will be running a story on MLAM and the Minwood Lane Awards!! #exciting #littleactors #minwoodlane Parents if you’ve not got your tickets yet and you are interested in attending please hurry as they will only be available for purchase until 19th January 2020 via the Eventbrite link.

We’re Back!! Hope you’ve had a wonderful break... now it’s time for the lights, camera and action of 2020!!!! #minwoodlane

The faces they’ll be making when they find out you’ve not booked tickets to the awards yet 🤣🎉😜 #littleactors #drama #minwoodlane #mlamawards

Tickets are on sale NOW via Eventbrite... (this is a private event so will require you to use the link in the email) Parents please check your inbox or contact for more information on how to order tickets. #glitzandglam #mlam #celebrations #awards

As we approach Oscar season we too will be celebrating the achievements of our Unique Individuals at the MLAM Awards 🤩🎬 Children will be coming home with their nomination invitations w/c 4/11/19 and ticket information. #letscelebrate #minwoodlane #glitzandglam #uniqueindividuals #awardseason #mlamstars

A few pics of the our Thursday group prepping for the Auditions being held after half term. Rehearsal VS Posing ☺️🤩🎬🎭 #minwoodlane #uniqueindividuals #dramafun #actors

Stuck for half term ideas? Don’t want to send your children to the same old holiday club? Why not book a place on our Filming Fun Day 😆🎬🎭🎥 #spoutingshakespeare #minwoodlane #letsgetthedramastarted #dramafun #acting

Sessions start back this week... who’s ready to get the drama started with us this term?! #minwoodlane #mlam #uniqueindividuals #drama #fun #filming

Do we have any budding young writers amongst us? Aged 5-16yrs? The Minwood News (newsletter) launches this September and we are looking for young writers for our first issue and beyond... if your child is interested in being an author, illustrator, poet, playwright, screen writer or journalist. Get in touch... Be Expressive, Be Educated, Be Empowered, Be Encouraged to be a... Unique Individual!

Testing, Testing...1-2-3 #sneakypeak #tester #minwoodlane #mlam #littleactors #bigscreen

Tickets, Tickets, Tickets... If you’ve ordered tickets check tomorrow’s post (Friday the latest) 😉 #mlam #minwoodlane #screening #cineworld #littleactorsbigscreen

The excitement of knowing the screening is a week away, knocked her off her feet!! #passedout #minwoodlane #littleactors #bigscreen #mlam #uniqueindividuals excited much 😆🎬

The face you make when you find out they’ve not booked screening tickets yet!! Little Actors - Big Screen #mlam #uniqueindividuals #minwoodlane #summerscreening So excited!! 😆

🎬 TWO WEEKS TO GO!!!! #SummerScreening #Shakespeare #minwoodlane #uniqueindividuals #cineworld

Day 1 of filming for the Toddlers at @norfolkhousenursery yesterday and what did we get... rain, snow, hail and high winds. However, ‘it did not blot thy “FILMING” as frost do bite the meads’ #WilliamShakespeare #TamingoftheShrew 🤣 we brought the outdoors - indoors with our green screen! And as usual the children were amazing... they became little posers as soon as the camera came out!! #TheJoysOfLocationFilming #MinwoodLane #NorfolkHouseNursery #HarborneRoad #Shakespeare’sLittleIndividuals

So proud of how well the Toddlers @norfolkhousenursery are progressing!!! Remembering their actions and even starting to repeat lines from the text - without being prompted. #exciting #HarborneRoad #ShakespearesLittleIndividuals #drama #unqiueindividuals 🥰🎬Filming starts in April 🎭🎟