The Drama Showcase opened to a bustling crowd of parents, students and teachers that filled out the Foleyan centre.  The show began and on walked the Drama Club and cast of ‘Our Day Out’ (by Willy Russel).  The representatives of the Drama Club were an array of students of all ages and year groups, and the performance truly reflected that diversity.  The story followed the antics on the bus of a class of school children on a school trip.  This class consists of students from assorted upbringings with the core of the play focusing ultimately on the troubled areas of Liverpool and the poverty these children were born into.

The stern Scottish Mr. Briggs character was bought to life by James, a Year 11 student who put an almost satirical twist on the character which had the audience in hysterics.  Meanwhile, Theo and Ted played Digga and Relighy, two mischievous boys who joke immaturely but have big hearts.

Later in the play we were introduced to Mrs. Kay and Carol who were brilliantly rendered by the wonderful Maisie-Grace and the captivating Ava.  An aura of emotion flowed through the audience as they observed Carol expressing her dreams and hopes as calm, soothing and caring Mrs. Kay supported her telling her she could try to make her dreams come true but knowing ultimately that’s its unlikely due to Carol being born into such a poor area of Liverpool.

As the night went on we were treated to a variety of acts from the wonderful soloists who put their own time into creating a performance of the highest quality.  Sophia shocked us all with her incredible rendition of ‘On My Own’ from Les Misérables; her voice left many of us in awe.  Freddie showed off his acting experience, which was a skilfully delivered and a cleverly written soliloquy, that received the applause of a star.  The girls of ‘Six the Musical’ (supported by their choreographer George) demonstrated impeccable coordination and vocal ability that was a show of their pure talent.  Other performances came from myself, singing ‘Reviewing the situation’ from Oliver, Anabelle singing ‘My favourite things’ from the Sound of Music, and a group of Year 9 boys who bought the crowd into hysterics with their hilarious spy-themed, silent comedy sketch.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who made this happen and worked behind the scenes and a special thanks to Miss Winston for putting this, dazzling, event together.

Written by Harry, Year 11

Credits:

• Directors: Mrs. Winston, Freddie B
• Lights and effects: Orlando, Harry A
• Support light and effects: Olivia C, Leo AS
• Choreographer and vocal support: George V
• Drama Club cast of ‘Our Day Out’
  • Director: Miss Winston
  • Y12 C-Director: Freddie B
  • Mrs. Kay: Maisie-Grace
  • Mr. Briggs: James
  • Digga: Theo
  • Reilly: Ted L
  • Carl: Ava OC
  • Andrews: Harry A
  • Little Kids: Lacey and Annabelle
  • Driver: Samuel LS
  • Pupils: Millie, Tabitha, Meera, Bobby, Layla, Deya, Freya, Adam S, Jasper
• Showcase performers and soloists
  • ‘On My Own’, from Les Misérables: Sophia, Year 9
  • ‘It means Beautiful’, from Everybody’s Talking about Jamie: Sophia, Year 9
  • ‘Mission Impossible,’ silent movie, slapstick scene: Jackson, Anthony M, Rocco, Tom C, all Year 9
  • ‘My Favourite Things,’ from The Sound of Music: Annabelle, Year 7
  • ‘Reviewing the Situation,’ from Oliver: Harry A, Year 11
  • Monologue: Freddie B writer and director, Year 12
  • ‘Six’ from Six the Musical, song and scene: Maisie-Grace, Elinor, Lily, Lacey, Tabitha, Millie, all Year 7