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Junior Productions

Four children in pajamas, one holding a stuffed rabbit, are on a stage with a woman in an apron standing behind them.

Junior productions hold an almost mythical place in the Whitgift psyche, with legendary performances in productions such as The Odyssey: It's a really, really, really long journey, Lord of the Flies and Billy Elliott being talked about in hushed tones. Rightly so, Junior productions are seen as the place where burgeoning talents are discovered and developed. The emphasis, as always at Whitgift, is on excellence and inclusivity. All are welcome, and the theatre production allows for every possible passion and level of engagement; from the title role, to the maker of a single prop, everyone can contribute.

There are two fully staged Junior Productions each Academic year, with one of these often directed by a member of the Upper Sixth. Recently these productions have featured titles such as Peter Pan, A Monster Calls and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

Four children in pajamas, one holding a stuffed rabbit, are on a stage with a woman in an apron standing behind them.
A young boy in a dark shirt and plaid shorts stands in the foreground, while other children in dark clothing gather around a wooden structure against a blue background.
A group of actors in various costumes perform on a multi-level stage set under dramatic spotlights.
Three young boys in colorful shirts stand on a white stage against a shimmering blue curtain backdrop.
A young boy holding a wooden sword stands in the foreground against a dark blue background illuminated by a single spotlight.
Bringing Neverland to Life: The Junior Production of Peter Pan
A young boy in a dark shirt and plaid shorts stands in the foreground, while other children in dark clothing gather around a wooden structure against a blue background.
A Moving Adaptation of A Monster Calls