The Spring Showcase is an annual event where Year 11 GCSE Drama students have the chance to perform their exam pieces in front of family and friends, before they are observed by the examiner in two weeks time.
This year also featured a piece by some brave Year 10 students, who agreed to do a whole class performance at the showcase to get them used to working in front of a bigger audience.
The students had devised and written their pieces from scratch and had been rehearsing after school for the last few weeks. The topics were wide-ranging: from teenage pregnancy, to Frankenstein, to stalking.
Drama teacher Mrs Ashcroft said: “All the students did very admirably, and their performances were well delivered and well received. Some of the pieces were dealing with difficult themes, but I thought the students handled the issues with maturity and tact.
“It is really important for the students to be able to experience performing in front of a large audience. Hopefully it has helped to build their confidence and allow them to take on board the feedback they get, and make any necessary changes before the examiner comes.”
The event drew an impressive turnout, and refreshments were kindly provided by the Hub team.
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