Gaudy Programme 2018

SUNDAY MORNINGATTHE CENTRE OFTHEWORLD By Louis de Bernières Performed by the Lower School Directed by Andy Rogers Tuesday 3rd &Wednesday 4th July, 8.00pm, The NorthWall A play for voices based on author de Bernières’ experiences of living above a shop in South London. Brilliantly capturing the myriad voices of modern Britain, with their different rhythms of speech and accents, their humour and their tragedy, jokes and gossip, de Bernières' tour de force takes us to the heart of a community and its spirit - the lives of its people. SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE By Sam Potter Performed by the Senior School Directed by Sixth Former Emily Smart Tuesday 3rd July, 8.00pm &Wednesday 4th July, 6.00pm The NorthWall Drama Studio A group of teenagers set off to celebrate exam results at a music festival. Hazel wants to get drunk. Diana wants to lose her virginity. Vampire Boy wants to change and Livi … well Livi just wants to forget about everything that’s happened for a while but some things are just too big to forget, even if it’s only for one weekend. In an innovative development, this original play was co-commissioned by the School and The North Wall specifically for Gaudy and the Edinburgh Fringe, giving Sixth Form Director Emily Smart and her cast an exceptional opportunity to work with acclaimed playwright Sam Potter throughout the creative process. DANCE SHOWCASE A NIGHTATTHE MUSICALS Produced by Lisa Elkins Thursday 5th July, 6.00pm; Friday 6th July, 2.00pm & 6.00pm,The NorthWall This year’s extravaganza brings you a dazzling array of dance styles from a plethora of well- known musicals – featuring everything from Street to Ballet to Musical Theatre. Our talented dancers will perform in solos, duets and groups showcasing their immense skill and energy. Brace yourself for a dynamic, uplifting finale from The Greatest Showman ; we can guarantee you will leave wanting more …

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