Over the summer, 13 of our A Level Drama and English pupils headed to Edinburgh to perform 'Our Teacher's a Troll' as well as enjoy other incredible productions and events. 

Upper Sixth pupils, Liv and Zoe tell us about their experience below...

"Why go to Edinburgh Fringe? My initial response to this, after having done it myself, would probably (quite simply) be "Why Not?" but maybe that isn't the most helpful. Of course a week in Scotland during the end of August probably isn't calling out "sun, beach and a tan" but it's an opportunity that will make losing out on the Big Three summer essentials so worth it. So, what would be a better response to the question would be to guarantee you a week of cooking with friends, getting to know new people, seeing shows from a range of performers in a variety of locations, being in the buzz of Edinburgh to celebrate performance and if you're as lucky as I was then maybe even digging into some chocolate covered brussel sprouts. Whether it’s the critically acclaimed improv musical Showstopper or a play by keen student performers and writers, you'll gain not just an experience that you can continue onto your Drama studies for the next year and knowledge that you can take away from all of the productions you’ll get to watch there. But, also memories that will leave you thinking “how soon until I can go back!!?”" - Liv

"Literature, art, myths and legends; only a handful of what a student of literature can expect from the Edinburgh Fringe. If you find yourself curious about ties between feminist literature and art ranging from medieval England to the twenty-first century, then Edinburgh poses itself as the perfect canvas for your fascination. Not only does the Fringe serve as an opportunity for literary enlightenment, but also as the chance to fully immerse yourself in all things theatre. As someone who has never particularly been interested in anything relating to a stage (unless that stage happens to have Taylor Swift on it), I found that the Fringe sparked an interest in live performances that had been previously redundant. Every show we went to, the good and the bad, left a lasting impression. And most importantly, the chance to connect with people in my classes, that I had perhaps not had the opportunity to engage with before Edinburgh, have formed lasting bonds, reinforced by the knowing smiles that form as we pass each other around school, memories of trolls and cement truck costumes very much at the forefront of our minds." - Zoe