School Play 2025: "A work of absolute genius!"
"It was a triumph! It was simply superb and so great to see the pupils performing at such a high standard..."
Our 28 pupil cast for 'Oz The Great and Terrible' drew an enormous audience this week, who were led on an immersive adventure through our beautiful National Trust grounds!
Parents, carers, pupils, staff and governors brought their blankets and pop-up seats, and were led into a world of talking scarecrows, interactive scenes and two lucky parents even got a private audience with the terrifying wizard himself!
Our outside promenade productions have become a tradition at the College, and have taken place once every few years since the implementation of Drama in 2014 by Mr Bentley (Head of Performing Arts), who wrote, created and directed the play.
The hard-working cast had been preparing for the show in their own time since January, with staff creating props, costumes and set pieces. These included everything from a sinister castle to a field of poison poppies!
A huge well done to everyone involved, especially our lead actor Jago W who was supported by George O, Samuel H and Ethan M, all of whom take part in LAMDA at the College and also had their exams in this very busy week!
Mr Bentley said:
"As always, I am immensely proud of the pupils, and never fail to be amazed by their hard work, talent and teamwork. They have not only combated the blistering heat, but numerous personal challenges, socially and technically, and have yet again created something magical and memorable."
We would like to also thank our wonderful parents for help with costumes, and the staff who worked backstage during the performance, these include Assistant Director Mrs Johnson (Cover Supervisor), Designers Mrs Lucas (Head of Prep) & Mr Flint (DT) and Music by Mrs Seaby (Music).
The show was recorded and is currently being edited. We look forward to seeing what the pupils do next!
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