Drama
This weekend, our drama students showcased their incredible talent and hard work at the Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods. It was a strong competition with outstanding performances that highlighted the depth of creativity and dedication within our school community.
Sydney Eisteddfod
Sunnyside Retirement
Congratulations to Grace Jacobs (Year 7), Grace Neal (Year 7), Fiona Wu (Year 7), Rebecca Zhou (Year 7), Mia Zhu (Year 7), Matilda Bentley (Year 8), and Melanie Ma (Year 8) for their captivating performance in Sunnyside Retirement. Set in a retirement village, this comedic murder mystery follows a quirky group, including a deaf war veteran, a confused dementia patient, and a fed-up nurse, as they bumble through clues to solve the case.
Will of Fortune
Our Year 10 group earned third place with their comedic and thought-provoking piece, Will of Fortune. Sehjal Baveja, Mahika Swamy, Verity Haslam, Holly Graham, Kristine Weng, Selina Huang, Chloe Brown, and Rosa Kim portrayed a complicated family fighting over a grandfather’s inheritance. The unique game show format, which determined the family members’ fates, left a lasting impression on the judges and audience.
Murderous Misunderstanding
Another standout performance was Murderous Misunderstanding, which received a Highly Commended award. Aisha Suresh (Year 5), Safina Burgess (Year 6), Summer Wang (Year 5), Sunny Wang (Year 5), Alice Wu (Year 6), Cecilia Zhang (Year 6), Shilin Zhao (Year 6), and Tanvi Raniga (Year 6) kept the audience on the edge of their seats with a gripping and suspenseful tale. The story of a group of friends summoning a ghost at a sleepover, and the subsequent mysterious appearances of the ghost, was both comedic and chilling, making for a memorable performance.
Ryde Eisteddfod
For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls
Leura Sayers (Year 9) and Jessica Allman (Year 9) performed their rendition of For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls. The judges highlighted their great characterisation and authentic southern accents. The beautiful character relationships, especially the dynamic between mother and son, and the eccentric characterisation, were standout features that made this performance memorable.
An Ideal Husband
Nandika Singh (Year 11) and Doris Li (Year 11) brought Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband to life with great costumes and subtle yet powerful hints at feminist views, skilfully adapted for a contemporary audience. Their performance showcased how far these themes have evolved since Wilde’s time.
Top Girls
Finally, Indianna Joyce (Year 11) and Elizabeth Tang (Year 11) delivered a poignant and emotionally complex performance in Top Girls. Their exploration of mature themes and the use of silence and tension heightened the relationship between the sisters. This beautiful and emotional piece left a lasting impact on the audience.
Congratulations to all participants and thank you for representing our school with such excellence and creativity!
Important Drama Events
31 August – Ryde Eisteddfod at West Ryde Community Centre
Please note that some eisteddfods have yet to be confirmed. More information will be sent to all students involved.
Rebecca York
Co-curricular Drama Co-ordinator