Having an idea, thinking it through and lending it creative shape and form is at the heart of all activity in the Edward Alleyn Theatre.
‘School made me an actor… I will always remember the first time I got on stage in the Edward Alleyn Theatre.’ Rupert Penry-Jones, OA At any time, the theatre is a hive of activity where boys, and frequently girls (with whom we collaborate for productions, workshops and rehearsed readings), are encouraged to be fearless and experimental with new performance concepts and ideas, fostering their instinct to play and invent. The London Theatre scene right on our doorstep affords boys the opportunity to see some of the most diverse and thrilling productions in the world. This is supplemented by a rich programme of workshops and seminars with some of the world’s leading playwrights, practitioners and performers who offer extraordinary insight into their craft and the creative industry as a whole. Boys are exposed to this subject–specific knowledge at the very highest academic level to broaden their cultural awareness and foster an ongoing sense of enquiry. ‘Meeting such a respected actor was a fantastic opportunity to gain unique and invaluable insight into the process of creating and developing character. It also provided great insight into the rehearsal process and the importance of shaping your own dramatic intentions for an audience.’ Angus Imrie OA
Middle School pupils have been involved with the National Theatre New Views writing project, where they worked closely with a professional writer from the National Theatre over several months to develop their own 30–minute play. Boys engaged in lively debate and discussion of wide-raging topics from Syria to the generation gap, and explored the relationship between film and the theatre. They were also invited to see productions in The Shed as well as The Lyttleton to debate the different actor-audience relationships. ‘The process, despite its challenges, has been thoroughly enjoyable and exciting, as not only have I been able to produce a full script, but all the participants have been granted the chance to express the views of a new generation thanks to this amazing project.’ Shehzore Adil, Year 10
Dulwich boys performing in the Young Pleasance production of Rites at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013. ©Jassy Earl
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