Drama News

pretty. strange.

Our Senior production of pretty. strange. opened last night to a thunderous ovation. The audience were enthralled by the storytelling and the triumphant accomplishment of the cast, crew, and creative team.

pretty.strange. has been written by SCEGGS alumnus, Olivia Satchell after a commission by Ms Inga Scarlett for SCEGGS Drama.

The play is set in an Independent girls’ school and is a modern reimagining of the Greek myth: Persephone in the Underworld. The story deals with rebirth and decay and is centred around a group of teenage misfits who come together to save another and reconnect with the natural environment. The play digs into themes of loss and disconnection. It examines a daughter’s need to individuate from her mother; and her personal exploration and journey to self-empowerment and fulfillment.

Like the ancient Greek theatre, a large chorus narrates and guides the audience throughout, emphasising important lessons along the way.

Cast members include Ava Nunley, Eleanor Lawson, Maddie Tudehope, Billie Palmer, Zara Ibrahim, Allegra Sintras, Sophie Gallagher-Horne, Astrid Hooper, Bianca Rozsa, Susannah Sheumack, Sienna Taylor, Chiara Weaver, Alexandra West, Josephine Robson, Camille McCarthy, Julia Piazza and Gemma Ashton.

pretty.strange. is presented in St Peter’s Playhouse. There are 3 performances remaining. Thursday 10 and Friday 11 November at 7pm and Saturday 12 November at 1pm.

Bookings via the TryBooking link.

Season 2023

The SCEGGS Drama season for next year has been announced:

The Appleton Ladies Potato Race by Melanie Tait
Years 10-12 Play
Wednesday 17 May to Saturday 20 May
Directed by Ms Vivienne Rodda
SCEGGS Black Box Theatre
AUDITIONS: 16 and 17 November

Ladies in Black by Tim Finn and Carolyn Burns
Years 9-12 Musical
Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 June
Directed & Choreographed by Mr Aaron Farley
Venue: The Rebel Theatre, Walsh Bay
AUDITIONS: Sunday 27 November

Green Patch (an original musical) by Samantha Millin and Peter Eyers
Years 7-9 Musical
Directed by Mr Peter Eyers
Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 November
St Peter’s Playhouse

“Acting is a sport. On stage you must be ready to move like a tennis player on his toes. Your concentration must be keen, your reflexes sharp; your body and mind are in top gear, the chase is on. Acting is energy. In the theatre people pay to see energy.” ~ Actor, Clive Swift

Peter Eyers
Head of Drama