Elstree Screen Arts

03/06/2026

The tension is building. Salem is coming to ESA this June. 🎭

Featuring stunning, authentic props designed and built by our Production Arts department, The Crucible promises to be a visually breathtaking, intense night of theatre.

Tickets are on sale now and starting at just £8 Don't wait until the final curtain—secure your seats today!

📅 Performance Dates: June 25th & 26th, 2026

🎟️ Tickets: On sale NOW via this link: https://thecrucibleatESA.eventbrite.co.uk

02/06/2026

Behind The Sound! Our interactive music tech experience on May 11th was an absolute blast.

We caught up with some of the students who came down to explore the "nerdy" side of music production. The big takeaways? Complete awe at just how much work, sound engineering, and people it takes behind the scenes to make a live show happen.

(And yes, the epic light show synced to the music at the end was definitely the crowd favourite! 🙌🎨)

Check out the highlights and student interviews in this video! 🎥👇

Thank you to everyone who came out, got hands-on with the kit, and geeks out with us.

01/06/2026

This month, the ESA Drama Department brings Arthur Miller’s chilling classic, The Crucible, to the stage. In a community gripped by paranoia, how much is a name worth? Join us for a visceral reimagining of the Salem witch trials—a story of power and consequence that remains hauntingly relevant today.

📅 Performance Dates: June25 & 26, 2026

🎟️ Tickets: https://thecrucibleatESA.eventbrite.co.uk

📍 Venue: Elstree Screen Arts

26/05/2026

A massive thank you to Erin from WallsMan Creative (.accountants) for joining our Year 14 ESA ESA ScreenCraft cohort during a 2026 bootcamp drop-down day!

Erin delivered an incredibly valuable workshop based on their Money Basics for Creatives presentation , giving our future industry professionals the exact tools they need to navigate the business side of the creative world.

25/05/2026

Let’s be honest… high school can be total hell. 🔥 But this show is going to be Big Fun!

We’ve been working insanely hard in rehearsals, and we can’t wait to finally bring the world of Westerberg High to life. From the iconic songs to the killer choreography, you won’t want to miss a single second.

Tickets are almost SOLD OUT! 📣 Grab your friends, pick your favourite blazer, and lock in your seats today.

🔗 Ticket link in bio!

🗓️ June 9th - June 11th

22/05/2026

It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of broadcaster, writer, and horticulturist Matthew Biggs VMH yesterday.

The world of gardening has lost an absolute giant.

At ESA Productions, we feel incredibly privileged to have crossed paths with Matt recently. Even while receiving treatment at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, his immediate instinct was to look outward and help others. He spearheaded the transformation of the Mount Vernon Cancer centre's outdoor space into a beautiful healing garden—a sanctuary brought to life through his vision, the work of Tom Stuart-Smith Studio, Landform Consultants, and the trainees at Sunnyside Rural Trust.

Our students had the honor of producing the mini-documentary “Matt Biggs’s Garden” to capture this incredible team effort.

Matthew leaves behind a legacy that will continue to bloom, both in the landscapes he shaped and the minds he inspired. Rest in peace, Matt. Thank you for showing us the irrepressible power of the human spirit. 🤍

https://youtu.be/krbQ0SVD14Q

21/05/2026

If you know, you know. 🤫👇

We are absolutely obsessed with this Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition, recreating one of the most iconic cinematic shots from the original 1988 film.

Westerberg High is officially open for enrollment, and tickets are selling fast! Don't get left out on the lawn—secure your seats today.

🎟️ Ticket link in bio
🗓️ June 9th - June 11th

18/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to share the final mini-documentary for "Matt Biggs’s Garden" at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. This project, spearheaded by the legendary writer and broadcaster Matthew Biggs—who was recently awarded the prestigious RHS Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH)—has transformed a neglected outdoor space into a vital healing garden for patients, staff, and volunteers.

At ESA Productions, our mission was to capture the "USP" of this project: the collaboration between world-class designers and the trainees from Sunnyside Rural Trust.

This wasn’t just a video; it was a significant learning opportunity for our diverse student crew, a collaborative effort: 16 students across Years 10– Year 14 led the production. The crew included 16% SEND and 11% Pupil Premium students, mirroring the inclusive spirit of the garden itself.

From capturing the vision of landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith to documenting the construction by Landform Consultants, our students delivered a professional-grade documentary.

Watch the full transformation here:

Welcome to the official mini-documentary capturing the transformation of the outdoor spaces at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre into a vibrant, healing oasis. ...

15/05/2026

This isn’t just an exhibition—it’s a celebration of the technical mastery, the hard work, and the creative passion of our local community. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a lover of the arts, or just curious about what happens on your doorstep, join us to experience the past, present, and future of Elstree.

Don't just watch the magic—come experience it in the making.

🗓️ Saturday 11 July 2026
📍 Elstree Screen Arts Academy
👉 Link in our bio! / https://madeHERE.eventbrite.co.uk

Join us for the community festival that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Elstree & Borehamwood.

13/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to share the trailer for the upcoming folk-horror film, The Caged. During the last academic year, a large cohort of our Year 14 ESA Screencraft students stepped off onto the set of this professional production to gain invaluable industry experience coordinated by our specialist Partnership Liasons Manager Donna Maria Kelly

From the eerie atmosphere of "The Cage" (one of England’s most haunted houses) to the fast-paced demands of a professional shoot, our trainees excelled across multiple departments:
👗 Costume
🏗️ Grip
💄 Hair & Makeup
📝 Production Assistant
🎨 Art Direction

Seeing our students listed alongside talents like Merchant and Edmund Kingsley is a testament to the industry-ready skills fostered here at ESA.
Watch the exclusive trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ70QXFbtX8

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