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By Evan (14) and Isabeau (14) Good News Room at TKASA The King Alfred School Academy is gearing up for another show-stopping performance as students take to the stage with their production of Anything Goes, the iconic Cole Porter musical set aboard the S.S. American. Packed with romance,
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By Sixth Form reporters at the Good News Room, Ackworth School This half term, Year 6 and some of Year 5 have been working hard on the Snow White production. Written and directed by Ackworth School’s extremely talented Beth Jordan and Katie Flatters, perseverance and practice have been present
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By Community Correspondent A local drama group that has brought generations of Southend residents together is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Southend Drama Society, founded in 1946, continues to thrive thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers who stage productions, build sets and create costumes entirely in their spare
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By Isabella, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy On Monday the 9th of March, students in Year 9, 10 and 11 of Priory Community School in Weston super Mare were lucky enough to see an inspirational Spanish play - if they study Spanish. The play, called “Un Ensayo
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By Schools Correspondent Ackworth School in Yorkshire is celebrating after scooping a major national honour at the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards 2026. The award recognises the school’s outstanding drama programme, shining a spotlight on the creativity, ambition and commitment shown by both students and staff. The awards
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By Erin, 12, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy After six months of rehearsals and commitment, students from The King Alfred School Academy lit up the stage with their spectacular four-night run of Grease in March 2025. Their hard work and passion were celebrated at the David
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By Schools Correspondent Students at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset have brought the much-loved musical Annie to life in a run of spectacular performances that delighted hundreds of children, parents and members of the wider community. Across four performances, students performed to packed audiences
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By Schools Correspondent Students at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset bringing the much-loved musical Annie to the stage later this month, with four performances taking place over Wednesday and Thursday, January 28 and 29. The production includes two daytime matinees – one for local primary
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By Schools Correspondent By Grace, 14, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy Following their electrifying four-night run in March, students at The King Alfred School Academy have now received well-deserved recognition for their production of Grease: The Musical, with several standout nominations at the prestigious David
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By Jill Dando News Clevedon School has been named a finalist in the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards, recognised for its exceptional achievement in musical theatre provision. Sponsored by MTI (Music Theatre International), the awards highlight schools and organisations that demonstrate outstanding creativity and impact in performing arts education
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By Rosie, Jill Dando News Correspondent On 23rd October, in the hall of Priory Community School, students discovered what this year’s big show would be and when auditions would take place. The announcement was made during break time, and excitement filled the room. The show is… ‘Back to the
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By Freddie S, Year 7, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School Year 7 pupils from Clevedon School took to the stage to perform eight different musicals as part of a special project — with only six weeks of rehearsal time. Each class selected a musical to perform for their half
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By Education Correspondent Clevedon School's 31 strong company CYT (Clevedon Youth Theatre) in Somerset, had the incredible opportunity to premiere the musical, One Evacuee, written by Mark Wheeller and others and composed by Jack Simmonds. Head of Performing Arts, Debbie Morgan said: “It was a huge honour to
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By Education Correspondent Clevedon School’s Musical Theatre department continues to thrive, securing five major wins at the David Beach Awards and two trophies at the County Drama Festival in March. At the David Beach Awards on March 8th, the school’s production of Footloose received 11 nominations and won
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By Zoe, Jill Dando News Correspondent After months of dedication, students at The King Alfred School Academy brought Grease to life in a spectacular four-night run during March. With a dazzling display of talent, energy, and passion, the young performers transported their audiences straight back to the rock ‘n’
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By Emily, 13 Jill Dando News in the King Alfred Good News Room The King Alfred School Academy’s production of Sister Act stole the show at the prestigious David Beach Adult and Youth Awards Evening on 7th March, winning an incredible six awards, including the David Beach Youth Trophy