Performing Arts
Star Warts: The Umpire Strikes Back!
The Spring term musical is one of our favourite events of the school year. This term’s production of “Star Warts: the Umpire Strikes Back” did not disappoint! The cast delivered their lines with characterful expressions that belied their young years and the singing and dancing was clearly loved as much by the performers as it…
Bellevue Southern Music Festival
“Music brings such joy”- Mark Mallory, Bellevue CEO The shared experience of gathering in the school hall to appreciate music performed by our talented young artists always sparks joy. This feeling is amplified when Bellevue schools gather each year for the Bellevue Southern Music Festival. This year, in Reading University’s Great Hall, was no exception….
Nativity is a Festive Treat
There is nothing more festive than our younger children’s nativity performances and this year the production was a real treat for the audience. With a cleverly written script, Y2 excelled as the narrators in the piece. Supported by an engaging Y1 cast who supplied Inn Keepers, Shepherds, Wise Men, Angel Gabriel and the star, the…
Years 4-6 Trip to the Globe Theatre
On Wednesday, our Year 4, 5 & 6 pupils enjoyed an exhilarating trip to the Globe Theatre to see a matinee of Hansel and Gretel. We walked along the Southbank, had lunch on the river and then stood in the yard as ‘groundlings’ to watch the show. The children were so close they could almost…
Grimm Tales – A Captivating Production
Grimm Tales – a captivating exemplification of why drama MUST be in the curriculum Drama is a relatively new curriculum addition to Elmhurst but last night’s incredible production of Grimm Tales was an excellent reminder of just how much it brings to the children’s learning. The cast members had chosen to be part of the…
Lights, Camera, Action!
This week, Elmhurst was buzzing with excitement as 21 children, aged 7 to 11, participated in our special Summer drama club event. These talented young actors signed up to star in a performance of the classic tale Wind in the Willows. They were hard at work rehearsing to end the week with a fantastic show….
