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Woyzeck Review by Ellie Binks

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:32:22 -0800

Tuesday the 23^rd and Wednesday 24^th February saw two performances of this year’s Sixth Form play, Woyzeck by Georg Büchner. The plot of this play is sinister and strange and Freddie Wintrip, as the play’s main character Woyzeck, played his character’s strangeness (the result of having only been allowed to eat peas for a considerable period of time) disturbingly well. It is not so strange then that this production of Büchner’s strange play included doctors tying Woyzeck up with purple ribbons, two significant and bloody deaths and a deranged Captain, played effortlessly by Sam Jeffries, tormenting Woyzeck mercilessly. Bekka Taylor, playing the key role of Marie, Woyzeck’s partner, using a considerable amount of fake blood managed to achieve an impressively realistic death in Act Two. Also impressive was Pip Gray who, playing the role of Andres, Woyzeck’s best friend, ended the play poignantly when her character, strangely enough, also seemed to lose all sense of reality.

This ending of the play certainly seemed strange to some members of the audience. This highlighted how the plot of the story was confusing, partly due to Büchner’s death before its completion leading to various other playwrights finishing the play in their own way. Attention must therefore be drawn to the superb direction from Harriett Hare who, with Mike Bailey and Tilly Binns, created a dramatic performance that according to one audience member, Peter Elston, was ‘dark and creepy’ but still enjoyable to watch because of the high standard of acting and ‘sleek’ set changes. All of this praise comes from the hard work from Harriett who’s directing, said Mrs Adam the Speech and Drama Teacher at St. Olave’s, ‘rivals that of some professionals’. Many also commented on the choice made by the U6th to set our production of Woyzeck in the 1980s as the incorporation of one of Margaret Thatcher’s speeches helped to create a gripping start to the performance.

I am in agreement with the whole cast when I conclude by saying congratulations to the Sixth Form cast, crew and creatives for creating such a successful production. It is also important to mention Charlie Hubbard, whose help in realising Harriett’s vision with his technical expertise, allowed the show work so professionally.

By Ellie Binks U6 Rise

Information for PAYE working parents

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:12:01 -0800

If your child is under 15 and boards, or is at Clifton Pre-prep and is under 5, you may be able to benefit under the Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Click for more information or see the Admissions section of the website.

A Passion for Penguins Sat 13th March 7pm

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:12:00 -0800

A Passion for Penguins - Professor Peter Barham will be giving a lecture on Saturday 13th March at 7pm in St Peter’s Shepherd Hall. As a leading scientist in his field, this is a unique opportunity for the whole family to learn and enjoy more about these wonderful animals.

Designed with a family audience in mind, so suitable for those aged 7 and over, the lecture will last less than an hour. The lecture is free and there is no need to have tickets- just come on the night.

In addition there will be a display by Harewood House Bird Zoo who have 11 Humboldt penguins.

For more information see the link to Upcoming events

Science Lectures 13th and 17th March

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:12:00 -0800

This is a unique opportunity to hear top quality lectures for free as part of York Science Week - both men are leaders in their field and it is quite a coup that they have agreed to come to York.

See the Upcoming Events section in News and Events or click here for more information.

Both events are free but you do still need to apply for tickets. The lectures are expected to last approximately one hour. Contact the school on 01904 527300 for tickets.

See also the article from Science City York about other events during this week.

Holocaust Survivor lecture

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:11:48 -0800

Upper 6 pupils met Holocuast survivor Rudi Oppenheimer last week when he came to talk about his and his family’s experience during the 1930s and life in The Netherlands and ultimately Belsen during the war. Click for more details.

This lecture was part of the Global Perspectives programme.

Changes to the school week

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:14:08 -0800

Week commencing 8th March

Monday, 8th STAFF MEETING

Wednesday, 10th NO SPEECH & DRAMA - rearranged one lunchtime

Young Enterprise win best product

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:29:40 -0800

St Peter’s Young Enterprise team, Nox, have started well by winning Best Product at a sales event at Macarthur Glen, where they competed alongside other schools. Nox are recycling textiles and clothes to make more up to date clothing and items such as bags.

Click to see photos of the team and more information on their enterprise.

Click to see the article in the Press about the event.

Their next challenge is later in March when they attend the Regional heats.

Young Enterprise win best product

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:50 -0800

Click to see the article in the Press about the event.

Click to see photos of the team and more information on their enterprise.

Their next challenge is later in March when they attend the Regional heats.

Changes to the school week

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:36:35 -0800

Week commencing 1st March

No changes

Week commencing 8th March

Monday, 8th STAFF MEETING

Unpredicable weather

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:36:35 -0800

We will use this Latest News section to keep you updated - please check daily.

Please refer to the Critical Incidents page for our Bad Weather Procedure.

SALSA SUPPER Sat 6th March

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:07:51 -0800

The Friends of St Peter’s have organised a Salsa Supper at 7.30 pm on Saturday 6th March in the Memorial Hall with Salsa lessons for those who have never tried Salsa.

It’s not too late to book. Tickets £15.00 from the School Office.

Open to parents, friends and staff. Seating for groups of 10 per table.

Senior School Play Pictures

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:07:51 -0800

Pictures from the senior school play, ’Woyzeck’, directed by 6th Form student Harriet Hare, are available in the Drama section

SALSA SUPPER FOR PARENTS, FRIENDS AND STAFF

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:54:01 -0800

The Friends of St Peter’s have organised a Salsa Supper at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall with Salsa lessons for those who have never tried Salsa.

It’s not too late to book. Tickets £15.00 from the School Office.

Seating for groups of 10 per table.

Science Lectures 13th and 17th March

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:54:01 -0800

Two top scientists will be giving open lectures at St Peter’s on Sat 13th March and Wed 17th March on two very different subjects - a Passion for Penguins and The Search for Dark Matter at Boulby Mine. This is a unique opportunity to hear top quality lectures for free as part of York Science Week.

See the Upcoming Events section in News and Events or click here for more information.

Both events are free but you do still need to apply for tickets. The lectures are expected to last approximately one hour

See also the article from Science City York about other events during this week.

Senior School Play Pictures

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:14:31 -0800

Pictures from the senior school play which ran this term, are available in the Drama section