31/08/2026
On Thursday 20 August, the Year 11 Drama students viewed the live performance of Anastasia at the Festival Theatre. This world-class musical was an excellent opportunity for the students to identify the underlying intentions of a Dramatic Creative Team, and how they position the audience to respond to the work.
We were transported from the dignified beauty of Imperial Russia, through to her exiles living in Paris, all the while understanding how important remembering one’s history is in forming one’s own personal identity. The students had this to say about the experience:
"The theme of breaking of the cycle of violence was deeply moving and emotional" – Josh
"The experience was magical, it was as if the set was moving itself, the dedication and skill these performers had was truly magnificent" – Maita
"There was very deep meaning hidden in every scene” – Jury
“The orchestra was so flawless that I kept forgetting it was a live performance” – Hope