The final drama performance of the year at Christ’s Hospital was a spellbinding production of Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett – a comic and chaotic take on Shakespearean tropes with a distinctly Discworld twist.
Directed by Ms Wylie, the show brought together an enthusiastic cast of junior pupils who tackled Pratchett’s witty, pun-laden script with energy, confidence, and great comic timing. The students impressed not only with their performances on stage but with their professionalism and camaraderie offstage, taking responsibility for the production and working as a collaborative, good-humoured team throughout.
A highlight of the production was Ms Wylie’s realisation of a long-held theatrical dream – the use of the Victorian stage illusion Pepper’s Ghost. First made famous in 1862 by John Henry Pepper, the effect uses light and a reflective surface to create the appearance of a transparent figure. In this production, Perspex stood in for glass to bring the ghost of King Verence eerily to life, adding a touch of theatrical magic to the experience.
Once again, the set provided a visually rich and atmospheric backdrop, perfectly capturing the play’s blend of fantasy and farce.
With a cast of 50 and an audience full of laughter and praise, Wyrd Sisters proved a fitting final performance of the year: inventive, joyful and a testament to the creativity and teamwork of our students. We hope they are as proud of what they achieved as we are.
