A level English students in Stratford to see The Rover.
Creative writing Creative writing takes a prominent place in English at Dulwich, with several courses and workshops offering chances to generate ideas and hone skills. Partnerships with The Charter School, JAGS and City Heights are one of the key attractions of these workshops for Dulwich boys, ensuring that a wide range of views, perspectives and expertise is shared. ‘Last year I was lucky enough to attend a day-long retreat at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, where we undertook writing exercises and found inspiration from the exhibitions for our work. Having students from both Dulwich and The Charter School has undoubtedly helped me develop my writing in exciting ways, but also allowed all of us to forge new friendships.’ Django Pinter, Year 13
Playwright John Donnelly talking about vampires at LitSoc.
LitSoc theatre trips English students at Dulwich see a wide range of theatre – from productions of A level and GCSE texts to the best of new writing that London’s varied venues have to offer. In the past year, trips have included RSC productions of Hamlet and Love’s Labour’s Lost , An Inspector Calls at the National Theatre, The Tempest at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Uncle Vanya at the Almeida and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in the West End. ‘Studying A level English at Dulwich gives you access to some of the most exciting plays in the country. Recently we were treated to a visit to Stratford upon Avon where we saw the RSC’s production of The Rover. This performance of the Restoration comedy expertly balanced elements of conflict, wit and the carnivalesque, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the masquerade within which the piece is set. No trip to Stratford, however, is complete without paying homage to Shakespeare himself and a group of friends and I took the opportunity to visit his grave in a local church.’ Finnian Robinson, Year 13
Finding inspiration at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
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