Picture credit: Rob Addis Photography
What happens when you combine all of our talented students, one incredibly creative concept, and two packed audiences on the hottest days of the year? Pure magic – and that's exactly what we witnessed at our summer show, "The Magic Library Card!
A Concept Born from Pure Imagination
Leave it to our brilliant Principal and Founder, Nicky, to dream up something as wonderfully whimsical as The Magic Library Card. The concept was absolutely genius – imagine a magical library card that could transport you into the pages of any book you desired! From the moment the show began, our audiences were whisked away on a literary adventure that brought beloved stories to life through the power of dance, drama, and pure theatrical magic.
Stories That Leaped Off the Page
The stage came alive with a extremely cute version of Romeo and Juliet, the topsy-turvy madness of Alice in Wonderland, and the timeless nostalgia of classic fairy tales. We journeyed through the dystopian world of The Hunger Games, stepped into the glittering excess of The Great Gatsby, and were revved up by high energy swimming antics inspired by the Guinness Book of Records.
The emotional depth of My Sister's Keeper and The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas moved audiences to tears, while we all clapped along to the tricks and treats brought to us courtesy of The Night Circus with so many other books and performances woven in-between those already mentioned.
Every Class, Every Level, Every Star
What made this show truly special was seeing every single one of our students shine, from our tiniest Tiny Stage Stars all the way up to our elite squads.
Our Saturday morning stars proved that age is just a number when it comes to stage presence. Meanwhile, Level 1 students showcased the foundations they're building across ballet, tap, jazz, street dance, aerial, acrobatics, and LAMDA acting.
Level 2 dancers demonstrated their expanding skills across all disciplines and our Level 3 performers brought maturity and artistry to their pieces. Our students involved in Musical Theatre Project showcased not just their performance skills but their ability to truly inhabit character.
And our invite-only Elite Squads? They absolutely stole the show with performances that demonstrated why they're the cream of the crop – technical excellence paired with captivating stage presence that had the audience on their feet.
Two Spectacular Performances
Despite the sweltering heat that had all of Britain reaching for their fans, our students delivered not one but TWO absolutely stellar performances to completely packed audiences. The energy was fantastic , and our performers rose to the occasion with professionalism that would make any West End veteran proud.
Watching our students pour their hearts into every routine, seeing all their hard work culminate in these magical moments, and witnessing the pure joy on their faces as they took their bows in the finale – that's what Nix Academy is all about.
The Magic Continues
The Magic Library Card wasn't just a show; it was a celebration of creativity, hard work, dedication, and the incredible bond between our students, teachers, and families. Every single performer – from our youngest stars taking their first steps on stage to our advanced students with their wealth of experience – contributed to an unforgettable evening that perfectly captured the spirit of what we do at Nix Academy.
As we close the book on this chapter (pun absolutely intended!), we're already excited about what stories next year will bring. But for now, we're basking in the afterglow of a truly magical summer show.
Congratulations to every single student who took part – you were all absolutely magnificent!
Ready to write your own story with us? Check out our class schedule and book your place for the new term. Who knows? You might just be the star of our next magical adventure!