On 27th February, 425 years after the famous comedy play 'Much Ado About Nothing' by William Shakespeare was first performed to the public, our young actors performed their own incredible live, 30 minute abridged adaptation on stage at the multi-award winning cultural hub in North Finchley.

Before an audience of 300 people, they not only performed fantastically, but also had fun. The play they performed was a comedy, and therefore nothing can go wrong as long as you do it in a funny way, but after having put in 18 weeks worth of rehearsals it was still very nerve-wracking.

There were lines to learn and even a little bit of choreography, (although nobody had to sing!). 

Tia in 8O said,

‘the festival was so much fun, I got to talk to other people before their performance and everyone was so nice - would love to do it next year!’,

whilst Niki said it was,

‘so much fun and I made new friends in the process’.

Huge thanks to Ms K Emmerson (a self confessed Shakespeare Nut) and Ms C Sefton from our English Department, for yet again passionately organising this great opportunity for our young actors, taking them under their wing, showing them how to spread their own wings and supporting them every inch of their flight. (Shakespeare loved a good metaphor!)

We are also extremely grateful to all the staff and parents who came along to see them perform!