Our Previous Productions
ALADDIN JULY 2020
“When a magical genie is released from a lamp, Aladdin is granted 3 wishes. What happens next can only be described as a thrilling and magical adventure.”
Group 1
Director: Bethany Greenwood
Assistant Director: Laura Rea
Group 2
Director: Emma Hutchings
Assistant Director: Amy Hargreaves
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
NEW EARTH JULY 2020
“When reports came back about New Earth—the planet that could sustain human life—everyone celebrated, but contact was lost with the crew before anything could be established for certain. With the apocalypse looming on the horizon it was decided that no time could be wasted and groups of children were sent off into space—the rockets set to arrive at New Earth and for civilization to begin again. The adults were going to follow, but everyone on board Elpis saw old earth erupt and no one knows for certain if the other rockets took off in time.
Divisions begin on board the Elpis—did the adults escape before the end of old earth? what will life be like on New Earth? Did something happen to the crew who reached New Earth—is that why communication was lost? And then people start to go missing—is someone else on board the Elpis with them? Or something?”
Director: Sam Davis
Assistant Director: Harry Kingscott
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
PETER RABBIT FEBRUARY 2020
“Peter Rabbit is always getting into trouble. No matter how many times his mother tells him not to, he sneaks into Mr McGregor’s garden, gets chased around and escapes back home…but when he does return home his sisters set out on a rescue mission.”
Director: Bethany Greenwood
Assistant Director: Miles Horsham-Batley
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
dracula february 2020
“Count Dracula was condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. When Professor Van Helsing and Jonathon Harker defeated him everyone thought it was the end…everyone except Jonathan’s wife, Mina. People have started to go missing and Mina senses the return of their old enemy. She must convince her friends of the coming danger and prepare them for battle and hope that it’s not too late…”
Director: Sam Blake
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
sherlock holmes october 2019
“What happens if Sherlock Holmes and John Watson met the very man who created them? Fiction and Reality collides in this brand new adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Join us on an adventure through time as Sherlock races against time to solve The Musgrove Ritual.”
Director: Sam Blake
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
the jungle book october 2019
“Meet Mowgli, Lord of the Jungle and a curious child who learns all they know from the animals that taught them all they know. Join Baloo, Bagheera and the rest of the crew as they navigate an adventure filled with the dangers that the jungle poses.”
Director: Bethany Greenwood
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
THE WIZARD OF OZ july 2019
“We all know what happened when Dorothy and her faithful dog Toto were whisked away by a tornado and ended up in Oz—talking scarecrow, rusty tin man, cowardly lion, and of course: a wicked witch—but do you know what happened next? And after that? And after that?”
Well, you had better pay attention because their armies are gathering to take the throne and declare them the true Wizard of Oz! The only hope of avoiding complete disaster lies with Dorothy and Toto who have returned to protect the weird and wonderful Oz from war…”
Director: Sam Blake
Adapted for the stage by Ed Hartland
Robin Hood may 2019
“The year is eleven-hundred-and-something. Richard the Lionheart, King of England, is missing and his cruel brother is ruling the land. In Nottingham the mysterious Robin Hood has been fighting back- stealing from the rich and giving to the poor- but word has it that he has been arrested and will be executed.”
Twenty-three children took to the stage in this funny and hilarious adaption of Robin Hood by Ed Hartland. Our students are growing in confidence and raising the bar with their incredible acting and characterisation! Audiences came from all over the land to gather in the wonderful Exchange auditorium and at the end a rapturous applause and hugs galore for this fantastic troupe of actors!
Director: Sam Blake
Writer: Ed Hartland (adapted for the stage)
Peter Pan FEBRUARY 2019
This magical performance of Peter Pan filled The Exchange to the rafters with audiences coming from all over London. 15 wonderful children performed this classic story with a twist. Ed’s brilliant writing included two storytellers who guided our audience through the story.
Director: Sam Blake
Writer: Ed Hartland (adapted for the stage)
aLICE IN WONDERLAND JULY 2018
A fantastic cast of 12 children spent 4 days rehearsing this wonderful adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. On the final day, the children performed in a packed out theatre to friends and family who were thrilled by their performances.
Director: Sam Blake
Writer: Ed Hartland (adapted for the stage)
TREASURE ISLAND OCT 2018
Elizabeth Samuels Drama School students presented this timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure & mutiny. A cast of 12 children rehearsed Treasure Island over 4 days and performed at a brand new theatre called The Exchange in Twickenham. Families and friends were blown away by the talent!
Director: Sam Blake
Writer: Ed Hartland (adapted for the stage)
