CHILDREN are training for their chance to shine as they prepare for a live performance at the birthplace of the world's first high-definition television service.

In total, 19 primary and secondary schools across Haringey are taking part in the BAFTA Kids workshop with Blue Peter presenter Lyndsey Russell and Ben Shires, from Officially Amazing.

BAFTA Kids Big School Day a summer activity aimed at encouraging an interest in the arts with participation and performance for young people.

Louise Stewart, chief executive of Alexandra Park and Palace Trust, said: “Education and learning runs through the heart of everything we do and we provide interactive experiences that young people simply cannot find elsewhere.

“The Park and Palace has played host to some truly great performances, each supported by a cast and crew of hundreds.

“By encouraging participation among young people today we can help secure the future stars and backstage heroes of tomorrow.”

BAFTA Kids Big School Day offers an insight into a variety of careers in film and television such as script writing to animation to prop making to the power of music.

Councillor Joanna Christophides, chairman of the trust, said: “Part of our mission is to use the history of recreation in society, innovation and discovery at Alexandra Palace to inspire young people to learn and explore their own potential.

“These exciting partnerships are about opening up new paths by introducing children to a broader spectrum of possibility and opportunity.

“With BAFTA and the Royal Opera House we are able to facilitate creativity and enable greater social interaction with others from different backgrounds and cultures.”

The Day offers an insight into a variety of careers in film and television such as script writing to animation to prop making to the power of music.

Helen Blakeman, chair of BAFTA’s Children’s Committee, said: “After celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first television broadcast at Alexandra Palace last year, we’re overjoyed to be continuing our BAFTA Kids activity at such a unique venue.

“This year marks BAFTA’s 70th anniversary, and where better to celebrate this landmark than such an iconic and treasured building, which is so rich in film and television history.

“This BAFTA Kids showcase is the largest of its kind, and we’re thrilled to be giving more children than ever before the opportunity to hear from the experts behind their favourite films, television shows and games, as well as insight into the specific skills and roles in the creative industries.”

Industry experts including BATA-winning television composer and music producer Nick Foster who has worked wrote songs with Gary Barlow of Take That fame, and East17 will pass on their knowledge and wisdom.

Internationally acclaimed musician and singer Juwon Ogungbe will lead Big Sing workshops to ensure that secondary pupils from St Thomas More Catholic School, Tottenham’s Harris Academy and Heartlands High School hit the right notes.

Juwon Ogungbe, said: “My love of music has evolved from my upbringing in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

“I have an innate curiosity and interest in blending different styles and musical vocabulary.

“These young people will be exploring the inner workings of opera, performing choruses from Turandot and creating their own unique response to this music and the plot.

“This is a one-off addition to the production which has never been done before.

“I am thrilled to be working with them for this inspiring performance.”

The shows do not stop once BAFTA Kids School Day has come to a close as the secondary school pupils are to regroup for a performance on Friday July 14 for the first live screening of the Royal Opera House production of Puccini’s Turandot which will be broadcast in Alexandra Park.

Heritage Lottery Funding and the Tottenham Grammar Foundation support the BAFTA Kids Big School Day and Big Sing Workshops.

They aim to create new ways for children to gain access to the arts and learn about the history of Alexandra Park and Palace.

The Alexandra Park and Palace Trust raises money so people of all ages can make the most of the site that has seen an increase of 29 per cent in pupil visits when compared to 2015-2016.

The partnership with the Royal Opera House is a step towards Trust members realizing ambitions to reawaken the beautiful but forgotten Victorian Alexandra Palace Theatre.