Our Performing Arts Department, under the creative direction of Miss Howard, is known for innovative performances. Last term was no exception, as A-Level students in Year 13 performed two exciting and colourful pieces as part of their coursework.

Students were able to choose and design the style and performance space of their piece and both groups excelled in terms of delivery and success.

One group performed Ubu Roi, a French play based on Theatre of the Absurd. The group performed the play in a musical theatre style with outrageous singing and energetic dance routines. The performance oozed fun and enjoyment and resulted in a highly entertaining, A* grade piece. Performers were Chloe F, Kara M, Liam G, Tyler H, Robyn S, Tyler T, Jordan T, Whitney H and St Johns students, Jessica B, Thomas F and Annie R.

Charlotte B, Reece H, Sarah H, Bethany M, Sophie W and Poppy C (pictured here) performed an interpretation of Alice in Wonderland outside on a spiral staircase around their beloved tree, named Kazza. The performance was crazy and chaotic, and showed how a performance can push the boundaries of audience engagement and how it can defy even gale force winds!