Posted on: 6/02/2019Woman in BlackOn Wednesday, both drama GCSE classes were given the great opportunity to go and see the Woman In Black as part of their exam preparation. We all immensely enjoyed the performance and loved all the hidden jump scares. The horror element to it was very exciting and not found in a lot of theatre, therefore a new and thrilling experience. We admired how a two man show was so captivating whilst having such a minimalistic set. We look forward to writing a review on this performance in our upcoming exam. By Amanda, Ilaria & Jeta, Year 9
Posted on: 18/01/2019Holocaust Memorial WorkshopSeventeen fantastically behaved and impressive students participated in in the interactive Holocaust Memorial workshop at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday. Their sessions were organised by the 'Holocaust Educational Trust', 'Facing History', and 'Stand up to Racism'. EGA girls spoke very well. Thank you for making us proud to be your teachers!
Posted on: 17/01/2019School of Rock TripLast week some of our vocal students enjoyed a free trip to see School of Rock in the West End! The students who attended participated in an extensive rehearsal and performance opportunity last summer around Islington celebrating the life and legacy of Richard Cloudesley. They performed alongside an adult choir and were accompanied by a professional Baroque orchestra. Their vocal parts were incredibly challenging and this trip served as a huge thanks for their hard work and commitment to the project. Well done girls!
Posted on: 7/01/2019Wicked the MusicalGCSE Music students had a wicked time seeing this outstanding West End production! Part of the new GCSE course requires students to analyse songs in the musical theatre style – a great excuse for some cultural immersion.
Posted on: 30/11/2018Matilda the Musical TripOn Tuesday 20 November, a few lucky Drama club students had the privilege to see Matilda the Musical in Covent Garden. This was all thanks to Nola Davin-Easey in Year 10, as she won an achievement award from the Jack Petchey Foundation, which paid for the trip. (If you want to find out more about the Jack Petchey foundation use this website www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/achievement-awards). The show was incredible, the characters were just how I imagined them and the set was amazing; the way it moved for every scene. It was a great night out and we all thoroughly enjoyed it and it was nice to go out with the drama club and Miss Tailor outside of school! Sadie Boyce C3 ZRA
Posted on: 15/11/2018Measure for Measure TripLast Thursday, GCSE Drama students had the opportunity to see ‘Measure for Measure’ performed live at the Donmar Warehouse. In preparation for this, we had participated in a workshop, which gave us an understanding of the plot, characters, and themes of the play -thus enriching our experience when we watched it later. This helped us to enjoy a play which was in an unfamiliar style for many of us; it essentially allowed us to connect with Shakespeare and his language. However, the adaptation of ‘Measure for Measure’ that we watched was unique in that after being shown the play as intended in 1606, we were also shown it as imagined in 2018. As well as the context and year changing, there was most notably a gender role reversal which opened up many questions about power and gender in society. The effect of seeing these two performances side-by-side highlighted how Shakespeare’s ideas and messages are still very much relevant today. Ultimately, it was a truly immersive experience, which captivated all in this story of morality, power imbalances, loyalties and betrayal. Carolina Fernandez Bold O4 NTA
Posted on: 14/11/2018GCSE Dance Trips to Sadler’s WellsGCSE dance students enjoyed two trips to Sadler’s Wells last week. One to see a triple bill of work by Rambert 2 and Rambert dance company, including the iconic Ghost Danes by Christopher Bruce. Another to take part in a workshop with Ramberts rehearsal director on the main stage. Just another example of how our unique Associate School Partnership with Sadler’s Wells continues to inspire and engage our students in all things dance!
Posted on: 8/11/2018The JungleTwo weeks ago, drama GSCE students got the wonderful opportunity to go and see 'The Jungle' which is a play that explores the difficulties of being a refugee/ asylum seeker. This performance was an emotional rollercoaster and simply unforgettable. One moment I'd be laughing and then I'd find my self crying the next. We were lucky enough to be in the cafe amongst the actors. They served a few people food such as naan bread, chocolate bars and chai but with aspects of humour. This let us empathise with the refugees and completely immerse ourselves in the environment of the Calais camps. The play was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed it, which concluded with a well deserved standing ovation. We also got the opportunity to have a Q&A with some of the actors and the playwrights. Ilaria Balestra Lawrence, Jeta Jusufi, Amanda Filipi, Rosana Teixeira YR9.
Posted on: 6/11/2018Barbican BoxOur school is taking part in a project called Barbican Box. It's where the Barbican works with a theatre company to put together an assortment of items into a box that they then give to schools to create a performance inspired by those items. This year the company who made the box is Slung Low. Slung Low is a theatre company that aims to create original, inspiring and ambitious outdoor performances. One of their most iconic pieces was called Flood, a performance entirely on water. Last week was our first session which was when the contents of the box was revealed. This looks to be an exciting and enjoyable project that I look forward to being apart of. Nola Davin A4 EYO
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