Congratulations to Dotty in S1 on receiving her full colour Performing Arts tie.

Dotty has the lead role in a short film  called ‘Hello Muscles’ in which she plays a young carer.  The film is for release later this year.  Well done!!

Delighted to hear that former pupil Katya is performing in the digital production of Parliament Square at the RCS.

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Former pupil Shona McHugh stars in season 6 of BBC1 Drama “Shetland”.

Congratulations to Finlay in S3 who successfully auditioned for a role in the Spillers Pantomimes production of Peter Pan.  He beat hundreds of other boys to be cast in the role of John Darling.  The play will be performed in Eastwood Park Theatre from 26^th November to 30^th December.  Well Done Finlay!!

Last week the Advanced Higher and Higher Drama pupils supported our S6 pupils who are looking to study Medicine and Dentistry at University.  They conducted a series of medically themed role plays to simulate the courses’ application processes.   This year’s cohort of applicants were all female and we wish them every success in the future!

“The show MUST go on! Last night Advanced Higher Drama pupils watched a live streamed theatre performance by Chichester Festival Theatre, with a Q&A from actors Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Alfred Enoch (Harry Potter).  It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening”

On Wednesday 12^th and Thursday 13^th December 2018 our senior production of Teechers by John Godber will take place in Drama Studios 1 & 2.  Teechers is a hilarious comedy about a group of rebellious pupils who put on a play taking on the roles of their teachers.  Tickets are on sale in the street at lunchtime and are priced £6 full price or £4 concession.

Last week in S3 Drama the pupils took part in the “Behind the Curtain” project, a series of workshops presented by 3 theatre production professionals.  Workshops included information about pathways into working in the Creative Industries, training options, work ethic and how to operate as a freelance practitioner.

The sessions focussed on Costume , Lighting and Hair and Make-up Design; they were fun, interactive and informative with a great deal of valuable career tips.   

At the end of October the Junior Drama Club gave a performance for family and friends entitled ‘Mr Woods and the Historical Monsters’.  This was an interdisciplinary project with drama and history.  The pupils looked at the original ideas behind vampires, witches and Frankenstein and what we perceive this characters to be within the modern day world.  They used these characters as their stimuli to devise their own short play around.  Thank you very much to everyone involved, the evening was a wonderful success.

The final New York Information meeting of parents/carers and pupils will be held on Tuesday 25th September at 7pm in the street.  This purpose of this meeting will be to provide further information about the trip, clarify travel arrangements and complete relevant paperwork.  All pupils must bring their passports which we shall retain for safe keeping.  The Visa Waiver must be completed prior to this date and handed in to Mrs Selbie.