Drama at Winston

The Drama department at Winston has been delighted to spend some time utilizing the amazing new Performance Space. Students from each year group have begun finalising their own devised piece of work 'Ironheart', which follows the narrative threads of several women living through the difficult circumstances of World War II. Directed by year 10 student Evie F and supported by Mr. Penfold, drama students of all ages have been designing and directing scenes to commemorate the opening of this incredible facility. Everyone working on this project has been quick to marvel at the possibilities of such a space and have been aided by an incredibly dedicated team of technicians to produce a show they can be proud of.

While work on 'Ironheart' takes place, students across the school have been diving into rehearsals for the main school production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'. This performance marks one of our most ambitious projects to date, with well over 250 students taking part in the cast and crew. Dance rehearsals (with Choreography by Lottie P and her team) has shown the enthusiasm and hard work of the cast as a whole, with students mapping movement to popular songs such as 'Dentist' and 'Little Shop'. With tickets soon available, I know the students will be keen to be joined at the Rhoda McGaw theatre, to celebrate their hard work.

I am consistently amazed at the level of professionalism and enthusiasm for the arts that students at Winston display on a daily basis. I look forward to sharing their efforts with you over the coming weeks and months.

Todd Harrington-Tucker

Subject Leader for Drama