By Ishani Patel (Upper Sixth)

Tom Stoppard said that: “Words are sacred. If you get the right ones in the right order you can nudge the world a little.” It is safe to say that the world, or better yet the lucky audience sitting in the Randle Hall on the evening of Tuesday 25th April, was particularly moved, in the remarkable display performed by students in Years 3 to Year 11, who have each worked hard alongside their school studies to bring the words to life. This evening of Speech and Drama was particularly special as it was Mrs Redford’s (Head of Speech and Drama) last, to whom the students are exceptionally grateful for, as their level in perceptiveness nor would this evening be made possible without her dedication to the art of the word.

Hosted by the Sixth Form, who have all achieved their LAMDA Grade 8 Gold Medal awards, the evening inspired many works ranging from poetry spoken bravely by girls in the Junior School, to compelling dramatic acting pieces, performed with great gravitas by the Senior School students, to share their pieces with parents and siblings alike. The evening was a chance to celebrate the students’ successes of the year. After a victorious exam season in addition to the Bedford Festival; an opportunity for students to partake in a diverse range of classes, all in the passion and love of the spoken word, it was wonderful to have so many girls who placed in numerous festival categories performing in front of parents at this celebratory event, to not only make them proud but to also inspire them with their range of style, creativity, and expression.

Read the full review from the evening here.

View photos from the evening here.