Drama
Drama is the ultimate educational experience.
At Whitgift our elite production programme stretches pupils’ skills in performance, direction and design, whilst introducing them to a wide variety of performance styles and texts from throughout history. Theatre encourages those who study it, and those who make and watch it, to express themselves, to consider the experiences of others and imagine the world as it has been, and as it might be in the future.
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![Ancient Greek tales brought to life by a Junior cast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739534191/whitgiftcouk/yc7qqbvt59lc0be1ifus/110225_Whit_Odessey_0183.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739534191/whitgiftcouk/yc7qqbvt59lc0be1ifus/110225_Whit_Odessey_0183.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739534191/whitgiftcouk/yc7qqbvt59lc0be1ifus/110225_Whit_Odessey_0183.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739534191/whitgiftcouk/yc7qqbvt59lc0be1ifus/110225_Whit_Odessey_0183.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739534191/whitgiftcouk/yc7qqbvt59lc0be1ifus/110225_Whit_Odessey_0183.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739534191/whitgiftcouk/yc7qqbvt59lc0be1ifus/110225_Whit_Odessey_0183.jpg","width":2200}])
This performance by Junior Years' students blended ancient traditions and contemporary innovation to bring the story to life with modern flair.
![It’s a Wonderful Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734448778/whitgiftcouk/dqquokphy0pyzcj29jpv/008whitgift_playDec2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734448778/whitgiftcouk/dqquokphy0pyzcj29jpv/008whitgift_playDec2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734448778/whitgiftcouk/dqquokphy0pyzcj29jpv/008whitgift_playDec2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734448778/whitgiftcouk/dqquokphy0pyzcj29jpv/008whitgift_playDec2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734448778/whitgiftcouk/dqquokphy0pyzcj29jpv/008whitgift_playDec2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734448778/whitgiftcouk/dqquokphy0pyzcj29jpv/008whitgift_playDec2024.jpg","width":2200}])
The semi-immersive production of It’s A Wonderful Life transformed the PAC into Bedford Falls, blending theatre and live cinematography for a magical experience.
![House Drama 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729149997/whitgiftcouk/huxgkv0hlrjehnvlmqsl/_DSC2397.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729149997/whitgiftcouk/huxgkv0hlrjehnvlmqsl/_DSC2397.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729149997/whitgiftcouk/huxgkv0hlrjehnvlmqsl/_DSC2397.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729149997/whitgiftcouk/huxgkv0hlrjehnvlmqsl/_DSC2397.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729149997/whitgiftcouk/huxgkv0hlrjehnvlmqsl/_DSC2397.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729149997/whitgiftcouk/huxgkv0hlrjehnvlmqsl/_DSC2397.jpg","width":2200}])
All eight Houses participated with energy and creativity, delivering performances that highlighted the students’ talents both individually and collectively.
![The Junior and Middle Years' production of A Tale of Two Cities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725010781/whitgiftcouk/nj8iktrztq6aipizn7gw/180624_Whit_Tale2Cities_2214.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725010781/whitgiftcouk/nj8iktrztq6aipizn7gw/180624_Whit_Tale2Cities_2214.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725010781/whitgiftcouk/nj8iktrztq6aipizn7gw/180624_Whit_Tale2Cities_2214.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725010781/whitgiftcouk/nj8iktrztq6aipizn7gw/180624_Whit_Tale2Cities_2214.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725010781/whitgiftcouk/nj8iktrztq6aipizn7gw/180624_Whit_Tale2Cities_2214.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725010781/whitgiftcouk/nj8iktrztq6aipizn7gw/180624_Whit_Tale2Cities_2214.jpg","width":2200}])
The final Drama production of the 2023-24 academic year showcased the talents of over 50 Junior and Middle Years performers.