Fifteen year 10 GCSE Drama students visited the Theatre Royal Stratford East yesterday, January 29, for a fascinating workshop with Miss Corriette and Miss O’Neill.

They took part in a technical skills session as part of Theatre Royal’s ‘Donate The Stage’ initiative which was completely free.

They also had the chance to use the theatre’s professional technical equipment and had a series of masterclasses from the Lighting Manager, Assistant Stage Manager and Sound Apprentice. A tour backstage followed which was very interesting.

A question and answer discussion with the theatre professionals proved really useful with our students learning more about careers backstage and the various routes to get there. They also heard about apprenticeships and work experience opportunities that the theatre could potentially offer.

Miss Corriette concluded: ” It was a wonderful opportunity for them to see more that goes on in the theatre apart from just a performance and acting and the many opportunities there are for behind the scenes and technical work.”