Creative Writing Workshop with National Theatre of Scotland

Thirty seven pupils from S1 and S2 recently had the opportunity to take part in creative writing workshops run by National Theatre Scotland at The Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock. Pupils experienced two workshops in character creation, script writing and movement and were enthusiastic in their engagement.

Scott Kennedy, S1 said: “It was really great. It was fun to make up characters and act out a scene between them.” Later in the evening pupils attended a performance of playwright and workshop leader Rob Drummond’s show in which they played an integral part. Daniel Dutton, S1, was chosen from the audience to be the focus of the show. The audience watched amazed as Rob created his show in front of their eyes with the participation of the audience.

Tyler Hiddleston, S1 said: “I couldn’t believe it when Rob told us to take out our phones and make sure they were switched on! He asked us to text our friends for advice.” She was further amazed when, during the show, she received a text from the playwright. Pupils have been encouraged to keep writing and submit their work to Rob for his comments and advice in future.

School panto

The Dazzle performers are busy rehearsing for their pantomime Beauty and the Beast which will be performed on Wednesday 14^th December at 7pm in the school hall. 

Tickets are on sale from the school office 01292 550521. 

There will be a raffle, Christmas gifts for sale and refreshments. 

Come along and enjoy the show.

The Nine Lives of Roddy Hogg

The Baldy Bane theatre company visited the school to perform, for all S1, their road safety play ‘The Nine Lives of Roddy Hogg'. The play introduces a rich variety of characters as Roddy’s way through life sees him using up his nine lives, one by one. The consequences of his actions are fatal.

Scottish Youth Theatre visit

S1 pupils had a visit from the Scottish Youth Theatre, which is based in Glasgow. Drama leaders Emma and Mary put the pupils through their paces with various workshops on all aspects of drama and the theatre. Everyone really enjoyed their afternoon treading the boards.

Baldy Bane Theatre Company

Baldy Bane Theatre Company performed two plays at the school. S1 pupils saw ‘The Nine Lives of Roddy Hogg’ and S5/6 saw ‘Friends Disunited’.

Baldy Bane Theatre Company

Baldy Bane Theatre Company performed two plays at the school. S1 pupils saw ‘The Nine Lives of Roddy Hogg’ and S5/6 saw ‘Friends Disunited’.