This week, we had the pleasure of having professional actors put on a performance of A Christmas Carol at our school.

The show was a mixture of live singing and entertaining acting from a cast of only three people playing multiple roles. The visual re-enactment of the classic Charles Dickens story greatly enhanced our understanding of the book and brought the characters to life.”

Mila Chan [7G] [Year 7 Scholars Club]

Watching the production of A Christmas Carol was truly an enchanting experience. The way it was framed and staged brought the story to life in a truly captivating manner. Each actor fully embraced their characters, immersing themselves in the roles and making the audience feel as if they were part of the narrative. Their commitment to their performances added a genuine charm that made the whole experience unforgettable.

Samaira Goes [7B] [Year 7 Scholars Club]

We watched a live performance of A Christmas Carol for section B of our GCSE Drama paper. As they were a touring group, they had their own props, they had wigs and numerous costumes and their own backdrop. Watching this performance was important for our GCSE for section B as it is based on live theatre and in the exam, we have to analyse a piece of live theatre. I enjoyed this performance because the actors portrayed their roles really well and made it very clear to the audience who they were symbolising.

Amari Jibril [11G]

In December our drama class were lucky enough to watch a performance of A Christmas Carol with actors who had come to perform at the School. One thing I really enjoyed about the performance was the way the actors used their voices to project as well as using the space on the stage. These tools kept the performance really engaging and interesting. This will be useful for the Year 11 Drama students because, in the Summer GCSE exams we will have to write about a live performance and how the actors use different drama techniques like staging, lighting and costumes to convey a story. I’m glad I got this opportunity to support me in preparing for my GCSE exam.

Lorena Buboiu [11R]