It has been an incredibly busy term for the Drama Department! As we look forward to moving into our brand new Drama Centre next term, here is a look back at some of the wonderful theatrical events that have happened in Term 2.

Stages of the Past – Junior Production

Recently, our youngest performers took to the stage in the Junior Production, Stages of the Past, a collection of short plays that celebrated the rich history of Drama at Newington College. The common thread amongst the three plays, Toad of Toad Hall, Julius Caesar and Rinse the Blood Off My Toga, is that they are the most performed plays in Newington’s 150 years of Drama. Under the direction of Mr Ben Williams, assisted by Lachlan McIntyre (10/JN), over 30 boys from Years 7 and 8 performed these classics with enthusiasm and gusto. Congratulations to all involved – we can’t wait to see the work you will create over the next few years in our new theatre!

Heathers the Musical – Theatre Club

We had a very special Theatre Club event this term! Senior members of the cast of Spamalot and Ms Smith attended the opening night of Heathers the Musical at the Sydney Opera House to see Lauren McKenna perform not one, but two roles in the show. Lauren was the choreographer for Oliver! in 2014 and Spamalot earlier this year and it was a privilege for us to see her on the professional stage.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream – MLC School Production

Congratulations to Liam Wood (11/PR) and Jack Crawford (11/KL) who recently starred in the MLC School production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Re-imagined for a contemporary audience, this production of the Bard’s classic was set in an Athenian casino with Liam as Lysander and Jack as Jack of all Trades. Congratulations boys!

Ms Tamara Smith
Head of Drama