Success of new drama department at Mayflower High School

Show - Mayflower High School performing Oliver Junior <i>(Image: Ian Spencer / Mayflower High School)</i>
Show - Mayflower High School performing Oliver Junior (Image: Ian Spencer / Mayflower High School)
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A new drama department is helping students find their voices and take centre stage in Billericay. 

Since drama was added to the curriculum at Mayflower High School in 2024, more than 100 pupils have auditioned to take part in a production of Oliver Junior.

In total, 50 students from Year 7 to Year 13 have now performed on stage in a production of Oliver Junior, with a further 20 working backstage.

Lucy Evans, head of drama, said: "Drama has had a bigger profile in the school since it was added to the curriculum.

"A lot more students got involved in this year’s show compared to previous years.

"It was amazing to see the level of commitment students gave.

"We have seen friendships formed across the year groups; they became a really tight-knit group."

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