Drama
Drama shows and productions are an integral component of Norwich school life and are hugely popular across all stages of the school, helping to enhance communication skills, build confidence, emotional intelligence & imagination and promote cultural awareness. The school aims to provide at least one drama opportunity per school section (Juniors, Inters, Seniors) per term, meaning that pupils can involve themselves in up to three pieces of drama each year. Recent opportunities included Musicals such as
Grease,
School of Rock,
Annie,
Little Shop of Horrors, and
Guys & Dolls, as well as dramatic and comedic plays like
Antigone, Treasure Island, The Watsons, The 39 Steps, One Man Two Guvnors,
All My Sons, Caesar and
The Great Gatsby. Our diverse range of performing arts shows are held at various locations across the city, including the Playhouse, Puppet Theatre Arts Centre, Maddermarket, Cathedral Cloisters, as well on the school site at the Blake studio, a dedicated performance space, and the school Chapel.
Past Productions...
Dance and Drama News
The first 3 groups travelled up for their Gold Practice expedition on Tuesday. They undertook some first aid refresher training and a navigating walk. On Wednesday they set off on their first day's walk, accompanied by a staff member for the first half to help them work as a team. The weather is warm with a cooling breeze. On day 2 they were met with the challenge of Kinder Scout. Two groups met having spent the night at different campsites. We carried water up to ensure they can top up and keep hydrated. Gold practice expedition 1 and all groups impressed with their navigation, time-keeping and high spirits. The groups all met at Mam Tor in passing, filling water-bottles and exchanging stories. The last day for the first 3 groups went well. They had to leave their campsites at 07:30 and walk back to the initial campsite. They cleaned and dried tents and trangia before handing them back in. The second 2 Groups arrived in god time, give the opportunity for a group photo. Very many thanks to Keith and Mike who drove the school coach up for their last time. Also a big thank you to Tom White (teacher) and Emily White (ON) for giving their time to help with the first practice. After a short break for lunch, Mr Bluett and Mr Gregor Macgregor recommenced by taking the new groups on their training walk before some First Aid refresher training. On Sunday they undertook their first day's walk, initially accompanied, to their next campsite. Both groups did well, making good time and arriving in high spirits.
Rosie B, Lower 6, reports on her experience of watching the 2026 Outdoor Play, War of the Worlds , below... War of The Worlds was a thrilling and inventive piece blending together an original script by its director Mr Bromley with the Jeff Wayne audio production and the use of puppetry to create visually striking and adventurous outdoor play which took place in the quad at the weekend. When Aliens land in the suburbs of Victorian London, a journalist (Will C) has to traverse the landscape in search of safety from the Aliens and his wife Carrie (Beth S), meeting different people along the way - War of the Worlds is an exploration of the various different responses people have to crises. The cast of eccentric characters included The Priest (Tom H) who is driven insane trying to dispel the “demons” which have landed, his wife Beth (Ella B) who tries to pretend that this is fine, a Rich Woman (Sophie M): “I pay my taxes, this will all be over soon enough”, Carrie’s father (Hal N) who wants to stay at home and stay by the grave of his wife and The Artilleryman (Charlie B), a utopianist hoping to start a brand new society… ‘where’ you ask? “Underground!” A definite shoutout is required for the two Paperboys from Lower 5, Joseph H and Archie W who managed to hold their own incredibly in a cast of Sixth Formers, playing the role on alternate days brilliantly. Additionally, the backstage crew and Martian puppeteers Naomi W, Daisy S, Jude D and Pearl L were integral to the running of the play, working professionally and tirelessly to stun the audience with aliens made by Mr Bromley and Miss Wright. I played Professor Ogilvy, the astronomer holding claim to fame as the first death of the play (Page 9!), spending quite a lot of time offstage meant I got a chance to watch this incredible cast perform multiple times- they should all be proud of their amazing performances!
Rosie B, Lower 6, reports on her experience of watching the 2026 Inters Musical, High School Musical Jr. , below... Another Lower 6 Independent project took to the stage this week as the cast of High School Musical Jr “bopped to the top”! Directed by Lev O and Louis B, the talented fifth form cast gave it their all and absolutely delivered. This was a high energy production with brilliant choreography by Zara M - standout numbers like Stick to the Status Quo and We’re All in This Together even had the audience clapping and dancing along! Dancing with basketballs proved no easy feat but they all rose to the challenge. Rory S and Evie A as Troy and Gabriella were excellent protagonists to this energising musical and heartfelt numbers like Start of Something New showed the pair’s incredible vocal abilities. Additionally, Abi B as Sharpay and Archie W as Ryan were a comedic tour-de-force as the two divas of the East High Drama Department. Other brilliant performances included Jimmy K as Chad, Lucy P as Taylor, Noah B, Isis G and so many more! This show was uplifting and breathtaking (for the cast and the audience I imagine). It also marks the third and final pupil-directed Independent Project piece of the year: The Revolting Teens of Sherwood in April by Ella B, Oliver! Jr by Daisy S and Charlie B and High School Musical Jr by Lev O and Louis B have all been amazing experiences for their directors, giving the drama pupils at Norwich School the opportunity to take the reins and create their own fabulous productions.
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