On Wednesday 12th October, students in the Year 9 Arts Award class had an opportunity to spend the day in London. When the students arrived, they went to the Cambridge Theatre to meet a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company who provided them with a dedicated workshop exploring Matilda the Musical, the show they are working towards as part of their award.
After this, students had the opportunity to explore Covent Garden, where they got to experience some of Londons great street performers, including a string quintet that provided an energetic and expert selection of pieces. To finish this day, students returned to the Cambridge Theatre to see the award winning show Matilda the Musical.
As part of the award, students then went on to create their own reviews of the show which forms a part of their award.
On Monday 24th October, the students took part in a Skype Video call with Dennis Kelly, British Theatre, TV and Film writer, who was involved with Matilda the Musical. Students had the chance to ask him questions about the show, about his career and education and about what it was like working with people across his industry.
All these experiences form key parts of the Arts Award, but has also given students access to rare and memorable activities that they can learn from.
After this, students had the opportunity to explore Covent Garden, where they got to experience some of Londons great street performers, including a string quintet that provided an energetic and expert selection of pieces. To finish this day, students returned to the Cambridge Theatre to see the award winning show Matilda the Musical.
As part of the award, students then went on to create their own reviews of the show which forms a part of their award.
On Monday 24th October, the students took part in a Skype Video call with Dennis Kelly, British Theatre, TV and Film writer, who was involved with Matilda the Musical. Students had the chance to ask him questions about the show, about his career and education and about what it was like working with people across his industry.
All these experiences form key parts of the Arts Award, but has also given students access to rare and memorable activities that they can learn from.