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Fringe success We are very proud of past and present pupils who performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last summer with Young Pleasance in its original musical comedy, A Grave Situation. Seven Alleynians were part of a twenty-five strong ensemble who wowed critics and secured terrific audiences at the world’s biggest arts festival. As well as 17 performances over two and a half weeks, they regularly performed on the Royal Mile stages and also took part in a very special gala performance to celebrate the 80th birthday of the founder of The Pleasance Theatre, alongside Frank Skinner, Paul Merton, Ennio Marchetto, Arthur Smith and other well-known stars of TV, radio and theatre.
Alleyn Club Dinner The 137th annual dinner of the Alleyn Club took place in November 2019 in the Great Hall. Some 150 OAs and their guests dined with previous President James Thornton (67-75). It was a wonderfully convivial evening with OAs from eighteen to eighty swapping stories of the College past and present. In his speech James reflected on the huge success of the College’s anniversary celebrations with over 2,400 OAs having attended 52 separate events held all over the globe. It was particularly pleasing to be able to award Honorary Staff Memberships to Lesley Larkum (Music), Elly Sioufi (Modern Languages), Andrew Threadgould (Head of Upper School), Helen Delves (Upper School Registrar) and Hazel Moody (Events and Catering) for their twenty years of service. Equally welcome were School Vice-Captain Arese Joe-Oshodi, along with the Captains of Rugby, Basketball and Cricket; Enzo Croy, Femi Olowolagba and Ben Kemp. As is traditional the evening was brought to a close by the formal transition of the Presidency from James to John Lovering (61-68) who spoke warmly about the honour he felt at being asked to be President as well as encouraging the Club to continue developing its engagement with both the College and with OAs of all ages. It was a clear message that continued to be echoed by conversations that carried on well into the night.
CONNECT
Have you joined the new OA networking platform yet? OA Connect was launched in January 2019 and member numbers are increasing every day! Why not have a look for old friends on the directory or post some school photos in the feed? You can also use the platform to network, post jobs and opportunities and keep up with all clubs and societies.
Join us on Friday 13 November 2020 for the next Alleyn Club Dinner at the College
TO JOIN VISIT: oldalleynianconnect.org
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