Junior School pupils joined hundreds of other GDST pupils online for a thrilling live interactive performance of The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare.

The event, part of a collaboration between the Girls’ Day School Trust and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, was the first in ‘A Shakespearean Spring at the Globe’, an exclusive series of online storytellings, performances and workshops designed to immerse younger GDST pupils in the world of Shakespeare’s plays.

Girls from Years 3 and 4 from Bromley High School and across the GDST’s family of schools logged on for the first performance, an exciting and engaging abridged performance of Shakespeare’s time-travelling, country-hopping play of misunderstandings, jealousy and a scary bear. It was performed by seasoned Globe actor and director Scott Brooksbank, involving magic, props and some participation from the audience.

One pupil from each GDST school was invited to join a virtual front row, and representing Bromley High School superbly was Year 4 pupil Shivya.

Year 4 pupil Shivya enjoying her front row position

“When I was selected to be in a front row seat, I was shocked, excited and happy to be chosen to represent our school! I did not know The Winter’s Tale before although I did know some other stories by Shakespeare. Scott, the storyteller made it fun! I laughed throughout and my cheeks ached afterwards!” Shivya, Year 4 pupil

Shivya joined by other GDST pupils

Our keyworker pupils enjoyed the performance together in the Junior School hall

 

“I thought the storytelling event was brilliant! The storyteller told the story in such an exciting way. He used expression to make the story interesting and kept changing his voice when he was acting as different characters. I really liked the ending. It was like happiness had flooded into the world when all the characters came together and rejoiced.” Imogen, Year 3

The next live storytelling session with the Globe will be a performance of The Tempest on Tuesday 9 February, for pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. A live performance of Henry V will take place after half term for Years 5 and 6.