A group of girls in Years 7-9 put on an excellent performance of ‘Matilda’ in the summer term, alongside a few of their Boys’ Division counterparts. Sophia Wormald in Year 9 wrote this piece about being part of the production:
‘As a cast member myself, I can certainly say that a lot of work has been put into this play, not only by the students but also by the teachers. Since Christmas, we have put in 120 hours of rehearsal, leading up to the performances. It would be wrong of me to say that it has been easy, but the friendships I have made overpower the hard moments. Every week, we have rehearsed for three and a half hours - and then there was line learning! Not to the mention the many Sundays spent rehearsing (and celebrating birthdays too!). Whether spending time trying to figure out how to manage the set changes, practising new songs countless times, listening to others, I have enjoyed every single moment.
‘We received the scripts just after Christmas, and had to learn our lines in just a few weeks. From then on it was go, go, go! The days consisted of listening, rehearsing and practising with lots of smiles included. As a cast, we have learnt multiple songs and choreographed them, with the expert help of Mrs Rigby. The group chat notifications never stopped; ‘How many days till show day?’ was a popular message. This show has been a pleasure to be included in, and I am grateful to the cast; if they weren’t already, everyone has become a friend. Thank you to the cast, the teachers and the people who have made this play possible.’
