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01 Ava, Johnny and Billy as A level Drama – Scripted Wendy and Peter Pan
England coach and players in
Dear England, with Makenzy Performances Ella Hickson’s refreshingly modern adaptation
as Dr Pippa Grange and The A level drama scripted performance exam of JM Barrie’s classic tale was performed this
Ahren Ryland-Day as Gareth
Southgate in March 2025 showcased an impressive range year with a little bit of magic from the Year 9
02 Year 9 Sophie as Wendy of theatrical talent and versatility. Students cast. Putting Wendy at the heart of the tale,
meets Muna as Tiger Lily performed extracts from James Graham’s Dear with a mischievous Peter, a villainous Hook
03 Upper Sixth Carolyn,
performing her own England, Jane Eyre, and The Memory of Water, and a somewhat fractious Tink, this production
choreography to Forrest Gump alongside a compelling selection of monologues brought smiles, laughter and friendship to the
Suite
and duologues. Each piece was delivered to an fore of the tale, performed with precise stage
exceptionally high standard, with performances fighting, commitment and skill from all involved.
spanning raw naturalism, sharp physical comedy, Credit must also be paid to our student led stage
and sophisticated ensemble movement. The management, sound and set design team, who
variety of styles and the emotional depth displayed managed the complex staging and scene changes
throughout the evening highlighted the students’ seamlessly.
dedication, creativity, and command of their craft.

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