Drama Enrichment
Drama Scholars and Enrichment students took part in a screening and post ‘performance’ review last week, watching Romeo and Julie, a modern rewrite of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by Gary Owen, performed at the National Theatre. Find out what Year 9’s Annabel thought of the play and the experience in her review.
Romeo and Julie, written by Gary Owen – review from Year 9’s Annabel
“I had the pleasure of watching Romeo and Julie last Monday evening. By bringing in modern themes such as parental responsibilities, estrangement, and spousal influence, it was a heartbreaking adaptation, bringing many to tears.
The day after our amazing Drama team hosted a post-show discussion, where everyone from the Scholarship and Enrichment programme came together to discuss the play. I was lucky enough to join in with the end of the older students’ conversation and the entirety of the younger students, both groups vastly different but equally talented. With observations from our Head of Drama, Miss Mayes, along with Issy, who bring endless life and energy to any conversation, we were given the freedom to express our thoughts and emotions, building our analytical confidence.
Having the opportunity to watch different types of work by various writers, directors and theatre makers helps students when creating pieces of work within lessons, using the ideas gathered to make their work more diverse and inspiring.
The Drama Enrichment Programme is such an amazing part of Woodbridge School, and I am so happy to be a part of it. I think everyone can agree that Drama is an inspiring subject with passionate teachers who elevate the learning experience.
