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91Èȱ¬ Big Screen Birmingham goes Bollywood
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Bollywood is renowned for its big stars and big audiences, so what better place to showcase the talents of SAPA (School of Asian Performing Arts) than on the 91Èȱ¬ Big Screen in Birmingham on Saturday 7 October 2006 between 1.00 and 3.00pm.
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SAPA is performing an entertaining afternoon of Bollywood Masti dancing, singing and drama in conjunction with the 91Èȱ¬ Big Screen in Chamberlain Square.
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The School of Asian Performing Arts was set up in October 2004 to provide a training platform for those interested in Asian performing arts.
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The drama, music and dance courses offered by the institution provide opportunities for students contemplating a career within the creative industries.
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The students are required to perform a showcase of their work at the end of each term, and this performance will represent a real challenge to the talented youngsters.
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The afternoon of entertainment allows the students to hone their craft in front of a live audience and to gauge the crowd's reaction to their performance.
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There are more than 30 performers on the day each undertaking various performances, encompassing dance, music and acting.
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Two workshops in dance and drama will take place in Chamberlain Square, where members of the public can join in the fun.
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Professional and well-known names from Birmingham's music scene will also be on hand during the afternoon singing popular Bollywood songs, with the audience being invited to participate.
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Geraldine McCullagh, 91Èȱ¬ Big Screen Birmingham, says: "It's great that at 91Èȱ¬ Big Screen Birmingham we can not only give people the opportunity to perform to an audience, but also that we can bring such a varied range of entertainment to members of the public.
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"SAPA will bring life and colour to Chamberlain Square for two hours on Saturday, and I hope people passing through will get swept up in the singing and dancing and join in!"
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The entertainment provided by SAPA enables people who have never experienced a Bollywood showcase the chance to see for themselves how much excitement an event like this can generate.
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Further details can be found at bbc.co.uk/birmingham.
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