Programme House Plays 2024

Welcome

Take your marks… Directors are selected, and plays are written or selected.

Get set… Auditions run, and casts are selected.

Go! Let the play-building begin.

Welcome to the 2024 House Plays Festival, where you, our wonderful audience, get to witness the race to the finish line, with the goal to win the Best Play Trophy and gain points towards the Arnison Cup. Last year, Andrews were victorious, but as always, it looks to be a photo finish. Let’s take a quick look at our 5 teams.

Andrews House will be exploring themes of bullying and belonging, as they highlight the complicated na ture of social media.

Franklin House added the additional challenge to their process of writing a new work, as we learn how important it is to take first aid kits on school excursions.

Laver House also tackled the task of performing a student written play, and to add an extra element of difficulty, they decided to work with a 28-person cast, the biggest we have ever seen!

Starkey House infuse the style of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton in their gothic fairy tale. Add in a pinch of rhyming text, bake offs and a beast, they will surely be a contender.

Finally, Veivers House work within the style of magical realism to tell their tale of the school yard, where the Year 7’s are not to be messed with and class pets are more than what they seem.

A rainbow has been created as these 5 Houses race around the track, fuelled by strong House Spirit and a determination to entertain and engage their audience.

House Plays moves so fast it can leave our company breathless, as they fit rehearsals into mornings, lunchtimes and after school, balancing academic, sport and life commitments. The Sunday rehears als allow for our company to see the finish line in the distance, as they work tirelessly to turn their vision into a reality. The support and care shown by our directors and actors allows each House to stay in their lane. There are stumbles, hurdles and inclement weather throughout the race, but together our company handle challenges, learn from their mistakes, laugh, play, and now, surge forward onto the stage. On behalf of the House Plays Festival directors, actors, and technical crew, we would like to sincerely thank the families of all participants for your support. Without your commitment, the festival could not run. Lastly, we extend our thanks to all staff for their assistance (and acting prowess!)

Please enjoy the show.

Anna D’Arcy

Josephine Flynn Theatre Manager

Assistant Head of Performing Arts