Drama News

The IB Theatre learners recently performed their collaborative project to a very select invited audience. This performance was a piece of original theatre that they created, inspired by the work of surrealist theatre practitioner Antonin Artaud, who was famous for this 'Theatre of Cruelty' style; and Jerzy Growtowski, a practitioner well known for his view that theatre is essentially the relationship between actor and spectator. Their piece evolved around the themes of love, and death and the idea that the audience should not be just passive spectators but that their senses should be 'woken up'.

One audience member commented: You definitely succeeded in breaking down the barriers between performers and the audience and assaulting our senses through many different mediums - I got a good splattering of blood across my face! another audience member mentioned: Your performance really showed that you don't need words to express emotion - the emotion, trauma and distress in your performance were brilliantly conveyed through sound, effects and gestures. Well done!

The IB course allows our learners to explore the different processes involved in making theatre from the perspective of creator, director, designer and performer. They must work together, practically examining and developing ideas from an agreed starting point in order to generate material. The workshops are entirely learner led, they then write a 15 page process portfolio outlining their process, intentions and impact; reflecting on their individual contribution and skills.

This has been a three month long process, and the end result was electrifying! Excellent work Y12!

To find out more about IB theatre, please approach Ms Kim

We started our Music Ensembles CCA programme last week and it is great to have so many learners participating this semester. As Singapore opens up so do the opportunities for our learners and the performance platforms we can provide. For any learner who missed the deadline however wishes to get involved feel free just to come along next week

Instrumental Rock and Pop Group - Tuesday after school in E1.063

Wind Band - Tuesday lunchtime in E1.063 - Mr Steven

Choir - Wednesday lunchtime in E1.066 - Ms Lambert

Orchestra - Wednesday after school in the Auditorium - Mr Steven/Ms Lambert

Chamber Strings - Thursday lunchtime in E1.063 - Ms Lambert/Ms Jayne

Guitar Ensemble - Thursday lunchtime in E1.066 - Mr Hiro/Mr Steven

It is wonderful to be able to hear music around our campus again and only this week the 'Instrumental Rock and Pop Group' performed in the Secondary assemblies and the Musical Maestros began on Friday mornings as you arrive into school.

The Secondary Ensembles are busy preparing not only our annual Carols by Candlelight but also our Secondary Music Ensembles Concert coming up in early November!