QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 3
Having a professional
describe the production as
8brilliant9 and 8amazing9
is a real testament to the
hard work, creativity and
teamwork shown by
everyone involved. We
couldn9t be prouder.
Mr Yeoman, Assistant
Headteacher
Set aboard a plane flying to Tokyo as
devastating fires rage below, the
powerful play explores humanity, fear
and connection at the end of the
world - no small task for a young cast
and crew to bring to life!
Following on from the school9s hugely
successful run of Oliver! in February,
over the last five intense weeks
students have been working tirelessly
both on and off stage. Rehearsals
have taken place every Wednesday
and Thursday after school, and even
on Sundays, with students showing
outstanding commitment while
balancing other responsibilities. Their
dedication though, has truly paid off!
On Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st
March, Wildfire Road was performed
on the school9s Main Stage to an
audience of up to100 parents and
family members. A visiting director
from the National Theatre in London
also attended to review the
production and give professional
feedback. The response was
overwhelmingly positive, and it was
wonderful to see such strong support
for the 24 members of the cast and
crew, who delivered both a gripping
and confident performance.
On 28th April the play will transfer to
the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe, where
students will perform on its main
stage as part of a fully produced.
professional public performance.
One crew member said,
“It9s a fantastic but scary project.
Getting to work alongside professional
theatre staff in a real venue is amazing.=
A Year 10 student/actor added,
“Interpreting Eve Leigh9s intentions was
challenging, but it pushed us to step up
and perform at our best.=
Mr Yeoman, praised the students9
efforts, noting that feedback from the
visiting National Theatre director was
extremely encouraging.
As well as developing performance
skills, projects like Connections play
a vital role in building confidence,
leadership and teamwork and are a
vibrant showcase of original theatre
and young creative talent. Every
student involved should be incredibly
proud; they are a real credit to the
school.
