Children’s Matinée at Hatch House
Join us for this Hatch House first - Courtenay Celeste Fox will inspiring the next generation in this interactive and fun Children’s Matinée.
We are delighted to introduce a brand-new addition to our weekend of world-class ballet and dance at the beautiful Hatch House near Tisbury: the Children’s Matinée Performance.
In previous years, we’ve welcomed families to attend our open dress rehearsals—a wonderful opportunity for young audiences to experience the magic of ballet in an informal and inspiring setting. However, due to unforeseen delays and the overwhelming popularity of last year’s rehearsal, we felt it was time to reimagine the experience for our younger guests.
This year, we were honoured to collaborate with the extraordinarily talented Courtney Celeste Fox, a celebrated Bahamian ballerina. Not only did Courtney create an exciting new piece for our programme, but she also curated and hosted a fun, interactive matinée performance designed especially for children.
The 90-minute matinée, taking place between 2.45pm and 4:00pm on Thursday 24th July, includes engaging audience interaction, an introduction to the behind-the-scenes world of theatre (including lighting, music cues, and stagecraft), and two performances from our main programme. Children are then invited to join Courtney on stage to learn and perform a joyful, high-energy choreography—an experience that is as entertaining as it is educational.
Courtney, known for both her artistic excellence and her warm, approachable presence, brings a wealth of experience working with children in performance and education. With technical support from our brilliant chief technician, Ella, the matinée promises to be a magical and memorable event for the whole family.
We are excited to launch what we hope will become a beloved tradition at Hatch House: a children’s performance that inspires, delights, and invites the next generation into the world of dance.
We hope to see you there!
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Children’s Matinee
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Taking place on 9 March at 11.30am, the Children’s Matinee performance at Old Fort Bay is an exciting event for children, offering a magical and captivating introduction to the world of ballet and dance.
The matinee will feature exquisite ballet excerpts, and fun performances performed by some of the world’s most incredible dancers; showcasing the range as well as the elegance of this art form.
Hosted by the Bahamas’ very own super star ballerina, Courtney Celeste Spears, this show is perfect for all ages! After the performance, children will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the dancers and even have the chance to get the photo taken with them!
