Past Productions
Each year, the Department puts on two large scale productions and a range of smaller productions.
Last November, the rock musical Little Shop of Horrors terrorised Meyer Theatre go-ers with the story of the hapless florist shop worker, Seymour, who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Alongside the energetic cast was a band that rocked to the rafters, exciting sets and lighting effects, and of course the 18 ft man-munching plant! There was no report of any audience members going missing so we can assume that none were devoured during the performance!
In May, Junior School pupils performed, Dracula. A haunting, gothic adaptation of the classic horror story. The production was adapted by our Mr. Barron who has a gift at creating powerful stylised theatre. The hours of time, sweat and effort expended in rehearsals were evident in every night's performance.
2011 Productions
‘Dracula' an adaptation -directed by Kai Baron (Lower School Production)
‘Gargantua' by Carl Grose- directed by Moira Clark (NT Connections Festival, Year 9 and 10)
Junior House Play Festival - ‘Elvis Presley' (devised work directed by Lower 6th pupils)
AS/A Level Performances:
‘Greek' by Steven Berkoff
‘East' by Steven Berkoff
‘Pool, No Water' by Mark Ravenhill
‘Underworld' by Frantic Assembly
‘Iron' by Rona Munro
2010 Productions
‘Little Shop of Horrors' by Alan Menken- directed by Marc E. Cooper (Senior School Production)
‘Gizmo' by Alan Ayckbourn- directed by Kai Baron (Lower School Production)
‘Brokenville' by - directed by Daisy Dugmore (Hoon Mine Project)
Junior House Plays Festival - ‘Beatles' (devised work directed by Lower 6th pupils)
AS/A Level Performances:
‘Messiah' by Steven Berkoff
‘The Bacchae' by Kneehigh Theatre
‘Roaring Trade' by Steve Thomson
‘Pillowman' by Martin McDonagh
2009 Productions
‘Coram Boy' by Helen Edmundson - directed by Marc E. Cooper (Senior School Production)
‘Bugsy Malone' - directed by Alex Boyd-Williams (Lower School Production)
Junior House Plays Festival - ‘Canterbury Tales' (devised work directed by Lower 6th pupils)
AS/A Level Performances:
‘Closer' by Patrick Marber
‘4:48' Psychosis by Sarah Kane
‘Blue/Orange' by Joe Penhall
‘Can't Stand Up for Falling Down' by Richard Cameron
‘That Face' by Polly Stenham
‘Discopigs' by Edna Walsh
‘Dumb Waiter' by Pinter
‘After the End' by Dennis Kelly
‘Harper Regan' by Simon Stephens
‘Myrrha' by Ted Hughes
‘Pool, No Water' by Mark Ravenhill
‘Stockholm' by Bryony Lavery
