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DANCE & DRAMA

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Performances
Dance and drama students celebrated Millfield’s
90th anniversary with a series of collaborative
performances throughout the weekend. At the 90
years of Brilliance, ‘Music and Motion’ featured
choreography to one Oscar winning song per
decade from 1935-2025, sung by Upper Sixth Ava
and Sienna, with solo performances by Carolyn,
Year 11 Alice, Lower Sixth Penny and Amelie.
‘Memories’, presented at Summer Celebration,
explored the origins and legacy of Millfield,
integrating script, true stories and the voices of
students past and present, accompanied by Year
9 Hannah on piano and featuring dancers from
all year groups on stage. The event was topped off
with an original arrangement of the 1935 musical 01
Top Hat, featuring Camerata, La Volta and Bazique.

DNA
Inspired by their study of the play in the first term
of GCSE drama, Year 10 students requested to
stage Dennis Kelly’s DNA as this year’s Year 10
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summer production. With assistant direction by
Upper Sixth Emmie and Ethan, and design by Year
10 Frederick and Tom, the show was testament
to the creativity and commitment, resulting in a
gripping, engaging and impactful performance
to a full Meyer Theatre in June. A true ensemble
production, the cast of 11 students worked to bring
to life the themes of social responsibility with a
captivating tragic-comic approach.

LAMDA results and performances 02
and choreographed by Hofesh Shechter. Each
in Tea, Dance and Drama production offered a unique perspective, inspiring 01 Year 10 Ava and Lily
perform their LAMDA
Students celebrated fantastic LAMDA results lively discussion and broadening students’ duologue In Need of Care
02 The cast of DNA, with Year
this year, with Distinctions and Merits in Acting, appreciation of diverse theatrical styles. 10 Ellis as Phil threatening
Devising, Musical Theatre and Public Speaking. Brian, played by Year 10 Harrie
Throughout their preparation, they developed
confidence, characterisation and control of voice Year 9 Drama Day
and movement. These skills were joyfully shared As part of the Brilliance Curriculum, Year 9
at our Tea, Dance and Drama events, a low-stakes, students spent the day with renowned theatre
high-reward opportunity for students to perform company, The Paper Birds. Using the umbrella
in a relaxed, supportive setting. theme of home, students worked through a series
of practical workshops and creative tasks designed
to inspire a collaborative and creative approach to
Drama Trips teamwork and communication. The final showreel
This year has been full of enriching theatre evidenced a day of fun, physically engaging and
experiences for Drama students, with trips that considered theatre.
sparked creativity and deepened performance
understanding. Highlights included Wonderboy
(co-curricular), War Horse for GCSE students,
and Never Let Me Go at Bristol Old Vic for A
level. Lower Sixth students also saw Frantic
Assembly’s Houseparty and a bold reimagining
of Oedipus at the Old Vic, starring Rami Malek

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