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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I AM WHITGIFT
Since starting at the School all of our expectations have been surpassed. Every member of staff that we have communicated with has been extremely supportive and knowledgeable.
QUOTE FROM CURRENT PARENT (2020)
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![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.
![The Junior Production of Animal Farm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708513935/whitgiftcouk/xnczm5ilcxfqpv99xtek/070224_Whit_AnimalFarm_1130.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708513935/whitgiftcouk/xnczm5ilcxfqpv99xtek/070224_Whit_AnimalFarm_1130.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708513935/whitgiftcouk/xnczm5ilcxfqpv99xtek/070224_Whit_AnimalFarm_1130.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708513935/whitgiftcouk/xnczm5ilcxfqpv99xtek/070224_Whit_AnimalFarm_1130.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708513935/whitgiftcouk/xnczm5ilcxfqpv99xtek/070224_Whit_AnimalFarm_1130.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1708513935/whitgiftcouk/xnczm5ilcxfqpv99xtek/070224_Whit_AnimalFarm_1130.jpg","width":2200}])
The performance delved into themes of class struggle, exploitation and societal inequality.