Year 4 and 5 performed the musical Shakespeare Rocks with great success. I am very proud of each and every student who contributed to the whole process and end performance. They were very dedicated and worked tirelessly to ensure the show was of a very high standard. It was lovely to see them grow in confidence, develop their teamwork skills and be truly resilient. A large production like this only works when we all band together and stay focused on the end goal.
The play is Shakespeare with style! Aubrey, The Rough Shakespeare Company’s pretentious director, obtains what appears to be William Shakespeare’s lost diary from ebay for £1.99! Along with Al, his down to earth assistant, the pair decide to embark on an exclusive adaption of the flamboyant Bard’s personal journal. Scenes are then enacted from the life of the bard and include a rap, the globe burning down, a meeting with Queen Elizabeth and family vignettes. “Shakespeare Rocks!” is a fresh, funny and up to date look at the life and times of William Shakespeare, with a cast of hilarious historical characters, amusing glimpses into some of his works and how he came ‘To Be’.
The catchy songs are exciting, modern and full of energy. We were fortunate enough to have Sophie from Sophie’s Dance to choreograph them all and collaborating with her was fantastic. The songs include everything you would want children to know about Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era but are so ‘cool’ that they are not only informative, they are guaranteed to enthuse pupils, parents and teachers alike!
Spread the word… Shakespeare didn’t just write… he rocked!
Thanks to all of the students and the whole year 4 and 5 team for their brilliant support and hard work.
Happy Summer ☀️
❤️
Mrs Paine
🎭Drama Department🎭
