The Theatre Company
SVC Theatre Company
The theatre company was set up in 1995 primarily to give opportunities for those in years 9-11 to improve their performance skills and focus on stage/theatre craft. We also wanted to make the best use possible of the college Drama Studio and therefore all theatre company performances (with a couple of exceptions, see below) have been presented to a maximum audience of 50 in the studio. It’s an ideal space and some very powerful drama has been presented over the years. The idea behind the company was that it would be run by the students and supported by teachers within the drama department. Therefore, it is the students who act, direct, stage manage, design and build set and operate sound for all the performances. Since 1995, the theatre company has directed and performed the following plays:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare – open air in the college grounds ‘97
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare – open air in the college grounds 1998
In 2005, the Theatre Company entered and competed in local festivals. Still dedicated to providing a very high standard of performance, the Company is now entering its thirteenth successive year.
Recent festival success include: 2006 winners of the Welwyn Youth Festival; 2007 winners at Sawston Drama Festival, Best Youth Actor (Sean Abbs) at Cambridge Drama Festival. Read the news articles to see our achievements in the 2008 festivals!