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CREATIVE ARTS
drama
Lord of the Flies
Audiences were captivated by this year’s school production,
a modern re-telling of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.
Students were applauded for their thoroughly convincing cast’s decision to make the tribe genderless added a modern
performance of this challenging piece, in which the play’s
complex themes and dark messages were delivered with meaning to today’s audiences.
impact. A stripped back performance, it contrasts sharply
Spielberg inspires
House Drama
This year’s ever-popular house drama
competition was inspired by the work
of Steven Spielberg. From dinosaurs, to
space, and back to the future again, our
eight houses trawled the back catalogue
of one of Hollywood’s most successful
directors to deliver an evening of epic
entertainment.
The monologues included some brilliant
solo performances, with Raymond’s
Holly Killick taking first place with
her piece as Rosie from Things I Know
To Be True. Seymour secured second
place with Tim Rowe’s performance
of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and
Amelia Hagan took third place with her
A Level production of Blue Window.
Group performances included
interpretations of Jaws, War Horse
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with last year’s musical extravaganza and took real bravery
on the part of these young performers. Meanwhile, the
twist to William Golding’s mid-century classic, giving extra
and Saving Private Ryan. Wilberforce
took third place with their adaptation
of Back to the Future, Seymour came
second with Hook, but the winners of
the group devised section were Wilson,
with a fantastic performance of Jurassic
Park.
There were some great performances
and it was brilliant to see a showcase of
each house’s talents.
A Level Drama
Students Astonish
Audience
The A Level drama and theatre group
gave an astonishing performance of
The Wonderful World of Dissocia by
Anthony Neilson.
This was a weird and magical play
that took the audience on a trip away