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Meet The Addams Family

With casting for our 2019 school production of musical comedy ‘The Addams Family’ now complete, rehearsals are well underway in the Performing Arts Department.  The cast and crew are meeting twice a week after school, as well as over lunchtimes, to hone their performances,...
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Performing Arts Paragons

Congratulations to Sam Scott and Corey Clarke who received special awards for their outstanding contributions to the Performing Arts Department. Both students have shown fantastic dedication to not just participating in our school productions and choirs but also promoting the...
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A Wicked Workshop

We were delighted to welcome the Musical Director of the hit Westend show ‘Wicked’ which is currently showing at The Sunderland Empire as part of its UK wide tour. Performing Arts students had the chance to take direction from the members of the professional creative team behind...
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A Wicked Wednesday

Students from Performing Arts were treated to a special visit to see a matinee performance of the smash-hit West End musical, Wicked! Pupils had a fantastic time enjoying the show.  For some it was their first time attending a live theatre performance.
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Students Sound Off for Tall Ships

The school orchestra had the amazing opportunity of performing on the big stage for the throngs of people in our city for the Tall Ships Race 2018.  Our musicians provided a backdrop of classical pieces as people enjoyed the carnival atmosphere and festivities that the...
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Musical Masterclass

We are delighted to announce that Sarah Wharton (Year 12) and Joseph Gonzalez (Year 9) have successfully auditioned for the Centre for Advanced Training at Sage.  As a result they will be given the best musical tuition available every Sunday with Musicians from The Northern...
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Pupils in Panto

Three of our amazing Les Mis stars have been once again treading the boards over Easter.  Corey Clarke, Katrina Wake and Sam Scott took part in Park Productions Pantomime Aladdin over the Easter Holidays.  Well done to our talented Performing Arts...
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Walking the Boards in the West End

Our enthusiastic Performing Arts students took part in a field trip to London. Pupils enjoyed a musical and theatrical themed tour of the city, visiting the V & A Music and Theatre exhibition, the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, a sunrise walk to the Royal Albert Hall and...
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One Day More!

Due to adverse weather conditions and subsequent school closure last week, the Thursday and Friday performances of Les Misérables were postponed. We can now confirm that these shows have been rescheduled for Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March. Not only that, but demand for...
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Sophie’s Success

Once again, we are delighted that Sophie Bulmer has been successful treading the boards at her local Music and Performing Arts Academy. Sophie achieved an amazing 98% in her musical theatre exam, one of the highest marks in the North East!  You can read more about...
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