Drama

10th March 20

Building on our reputation for new and original writing, the Drama Department was delighted to be accepted into The National Theatre’s Connection programme in October 2019.  The Festival has been an annual event since 1995, with the NT commissioning ten new plays each year.  All of the 300 national and international companies made up of…

14th February 20

Pupils from across the Senior School performed to a packed ‘standing-room only’ house last Friday evening in what was the biggest ‘Taking the Stage’ yet. Pupils taking their Trinity College exams were able to use the event as a dress rehearsal and this allowed the audience to see Charley Kirby and Charlotte Beck both show…

29th November 19

The Cranmer Awards are an annual competition run by the Prayer Book Society to introduce young people to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer – Entrants from across the country read or recite a passage of their choice, 3-5 minutes in duration, from the Book of Common Prayer. Local heats are held around the country,…

7th October 19

The Tempest was an extraordinary production involving the talents of over forty pupils, who generously shared their technical, make-up and performance skills with an enthusiastic and moveable audience. The audience were whipped up into the sound and motion of Prospero’s tempest, and the multiple Ariel’s ‘flam’d amazement’ about the distressed mariners and Lords. Under the…

3rd July 19

Trinity College London offers an unrivalled choice of qualifications for pupils of drama and speech subjects, at all levels of experience and ability. Their  syllabuses provide a structured framework designed to encourage the progressive development of integrated performance and communication skills over time. Their solo and pair graded exams and diplomas are fully accredited in…

15th May 19

Pupils entertained the audience with a variety of performances for ‘Taking the Stage’. As a seasoned pro, Miles Whittaker set the performance going with his astounding magic tricks.  Libby Baker was accompanied by Mrs Missin as she sang ‘Burn’ from ‘Hamilton’. George Ayling took a more classical stand and played the clarinet.  Mr Duncan instructed…

16th April 19

“The performance from our Prep School pupils left us with a great sense of pride as they sang, danced and acted this year’s production, Wonka’s Golden Tickets. The colourful array of costumes combined with the outstanding props and lighting made for a spectacular display showing our pupils’ finest talents.  The dedication of the staff to…

29th October 18

15th October 18

Due to popular demand, the ‘open mic’ event at WGS can no longer accommodate all our loyal supporters, so we happily delivered both a P5 and evening performance of pupil-generated acts, entertaining a combined audience of over one hundred pupils, staff and family members. Miles Whittaker set the standard high with his Magic Circle tricks…