Tag: Drama Department
Guys & Dolls rocks the Phoenix Theatre!
This year’s Upper School show took over the re-vamped Phoenix Theatre for three nights last term, with a show-stopping production of Guys and Dolls – an experience described as “unbelievable” by one student performer. The Drama and Music departments worked tirelessly to create a truly memorable event. With stunning sets, stand-out performances, dazzling dancing and sensational…
Students shine in “West End worthy” show
The KAS community was blown away by this term’s Middle School show, which was hailed as “sensational”, “sheer joy” and “magical from start to finish”. Over 60 students from Years 7 to 9 participated in a two-night run of Sister Act Jr. at the Arts Depot. It was staged with the help of our UAL…
“Magical” Upper School show wins praise
KAS students brought the house down at Finchley’s Arts Depot in later November with this year’s Upper School show, The Ballad of Raggedy Alice. Performed over two nights, the original musical was penned by our very own Head of Drama, Rob Messick, with a score by our former Head of Music, Roy Raby. The show…
KAS students take over London theatre – get your tickets now!
KAS students will take to the stage of a local London theatre this November to stage the School’s latest drama production. The Ballad of Raggedy Alice is a family-friendly musical for anyone who’s ever spent too long wondering whether the grass really is greener on the other side. It tells the tale of Alice, who…
UAL Perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The UAL production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in the 1920s was a dazzling blend of Shakespearean magic and Roaring Twenties flair. The performance cleverly intertwined period-specific music, featuring jazz and swing, with silent film-style projections that added a whimsical charm. The use of film allowed for innovative scene transitions and dreamlike sequences. This…
The Show Goes On in Year 12
It has been another busy term so far for our Year 12 Drama and UAL students. They have been working hard to prepare and showcase some fantastic performances. The former having completed their devised piece, Demise or Alive, which presented a daring, satirical and thought-provoking performance which delved into our complex fascination with the macabre….
Students Sparkle in Speeches for LAMDA
This year Year 9 students were all offered the opportunity to participate in public speaking exams with LAMDA. Even those who chose not to take the exam still worked on the skills which are useful in all areas of life. Head of Drama, Lucy Hall, said: “In Drama, students have been working on speeches for…
