Waldegrave Magazine - Autumn 2024-25

Creative Subject TRIPS

Aisha Yilmaz 12SRG

La Boheme - Music

Year 12 and 13 had a night at the opera on the 15th of October. Arriving at the London Coliseum, the home of the English National Opera, the students were amazed by the size of the opera house, and by the sets and costumes inside - it was a real spectacle! The department recommends this opera to all, and ENO offers two free tickets to under 16s with an accompanying adult and free tickets for under 21s.

Y13 Theatre Trip

The year 13 students went to see ‘The Other Place’. This was a joint trip with English and Drama A-Level students. Drama students were watching the show for the Live Theatre section of their exam. English students went to build their knowledge of live theatre to help with their play, ‘Sweat’. There was lots to discuss and review, a student says, “We particularly liked the lighting design which created an intense atmosphere at times.”

Year 12 Music Trip to a symphony

Y11 - Drama Year 11 Drama students went to see ‘War House’ at New Wimbledon Theatre in preparation for their Component 3 written exam. They will analyse and evaluate the wonderfully creative production in their final exam. A student said, “I found this was an amazing performance and I can’t wait to do more lessons on it in the year.”

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