February saw the second of the Drama department’s theatre trips to New York. Mr Pickering, Mr Crosland and Ms Mc Donnell led a group of 20 students on an unforgettable tour of the Big Apple to see Broadway’s best.
Theatrical highlights included a trip to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular Phantom of the Opera and the more challenging contemporary musical, Rent. Students were also able to participate in their own theatre workshops where they also talk to performers about the realities of stage life in the city.
A walking tour of the city provided a more down to earth insight into an urban landscape that so many of the students had only previously experienced on television or cinema screens. Memorable moments included ice skating in Central Park to night views of the city skyline from the top of the Empire State Building, alongside retail therapy in the likes of Bloomingdales, Macy’s and the famous toy shop, FA Schwartz.
Mr Pickering said: “ It was a fantastic, unforgettable and exhausting experience! The students had the opportunity to experience all that Broadway and this wonderful city had to offer.�