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February 12, 2012

Gallery: Licence to Thrill – September 2012

An affectionate celebration of James Bond with a story that takes him and Honey, a CIA operative, into a murky world and a villain who wants to take over the money markets of the world. All the famous Bond tunes help tell the story.
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Theatretrain, a nationwide provider of weekend theatre schools for young people aged 4-18, specialises in weekly classes in acting, singing, and dancing. An emphasis is placed on learning valuable life skills such as confidence, empathy, courage, and resilience. If you know a child who loves to dance, act and sing or could do with a little confidence boost why not visit to find out what our performing arts classes can offer your child at one of our 80 locations across the UK.

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