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Gatesheadangel - made my morning!

Top Hat is probably DS & DD's fave musical ever! We saw it with Tom Chambers - I have say he was superb - the man was born to dance if you ask me

Now there's an idea possiblypushy - would solve all my dilemmas but would def put everybody off their free popcorn

Thanks everyone - ridiculous how much fuss this has caused. DS decided he wanted a suit so have spent last 2 days hunting one down (let's just say he's the right width for his age - just 2 feet too short, why do most boys clothes stop at age 12!), then he wanted DMs etc etc. Anyway, I've got a nice ...

Mad I know - suddenly I am attending the Avengers movie premiere in London in 10 days with DS. Am just a (large) middle aged housewife from Yorkshire - I know they won't be looking at me (thank god!!) but what should I wear? Is a long dress too OTT (maxis are in fashion I believe?). DS will go in je...

Hi Dan, Paulears and Flosmum both offer very sound advice and I would echo all of it. One more thing to bear in mind - I don't know your circumstances but it's very hard to support a child though all this if you have other commitments - a job, another DC, anything that requires regular attendance. A...

Can't add much but TalyaB is right, children are not exempt from UK tax, therefore I would have thought it unlikely HMRC would issue such a letter in any circumstances. An accountant would be the person to consult but you might be better off just paying the tax than paying their fees!

As lollypop says - first and foremost let her enjoy it! She's only 7 - let her have fun and then, after the audition try to forget about it ! I know it's hard but we have always tried to see (and get DS to see) auditions as a bit of fun and then move on. As Doris would have said 'que sera sera..' Oh...

I know it doesn't really answer your question but Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has a very interesting article about student loans and repaying them here: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/studen ... es-changes I found it very interesting.

In my (limited) experience most performers have varied strengths and weaknesses - very few can sing, dance AND act all to the same level and I am certain colleges appreciate this. They are, after all, in the business of delveloping talent - if everyone came fully formed they'd be out of a job

Little Mum - is it Flix by any chance? DS works there quite often - lovely people!

As usual PG is the font of all wisdom. Children really need to enjoy their extra curricular activities and, ideally, their schooling - plenty of time to be miserable later in life :lol: That said, if your DS wants to stay (or if you feel there are academic advantages) I would talk to the school abou...

Ta for the encourgaement Paulears but he has actually tried. The problem is he works in education (i.e. he's a school IT manager) and these kind of jobs tend to be a kind of 'tick box' approach. Feedback from those he's applied for and the 2 interviews he's had has been ' you've got lots of experien...

Funnygirl it is my understanding that any degree (followed by a year's PGCE) will allow you to teach ANY subject. My DD's drama teacher had a degree in law! However, one assumes that, if DD had to 'fall back' on teaching she'd like to teach drama. I agree that a more 'academic' degree is preferable ...

As the originator of the quote I though I'd add my two pennyworth! My DH, at 48, hates his current job (a personality clash) He's been there 8 years and in the IT industry for 20+ so he has huge experience but he can't even apply for other, similar jobs because, in every case, an essential requireme...