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The Tithe Barn came alive tonight as #ShiplakeDrama celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth with a powerful showcase! From theatre to poetry, our talented pupils honoured the creativity of black artists through inspiring performances that truly captivated the audience. Well done everyone! #ShiplakeInclusive
October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Six talented #ShiplakeDrama students recently travelled to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where they performed their production of The Red Shoes to enthusiastic audiences throughout its run.

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August 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
For this week's #FeedbackFriday we use an email from the parents of one of the actors who travelled to Scotland recently to perform in the famous Edinburgh Fringe. It sounds like they had the most fantastic time! #ShiplakeInspirational #ShiplakeDrama
August 21, 2026 at 8:21 AM
That's a wrap on this year's #ShiplakeSummerCamps! Over 840 attendees joined us across four weeks of #ShiplakeRowing, #ShiplakeArt, #ShiplakeDrama, #ShiplakeSport masterclasses and multisports. Big thank you to our staff, coaches, pupil helpers, campers, and families for another unforgettable summer
August 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Our #ShiplakeDrama Camps took centre stage this week, giving boys and girls from Years 5 to 13 the chance to develop their stage and screen skills through Musical Theatre and Acting workshops - packed with creativity, confidence-building and fun! #ShiplakeSummerCamps
August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Our Year 9 and 10 pupils brought Dennis Kelly's dark comedy DNA to life in a gripping end-of-term performance. The cast’s maturity, and strong character portrayals created a powerful interpretation of this challenging play.

Read more at: www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-08...

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August 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Just before half term, #ShiplakeLowerSchool staged Aladdin (Oh yes they did!)
#ShiplakeYear7 and #ShiplakeYear8 wowed with two laugh-out-loud, high-energy performances full of panto magic.
Read the full story and see more photos at: www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-06...
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June 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Students took centre stage at this year’s House #ShiplakeDrama Competition. The Tithe Barn buzzed with energy, from powerful solo to vibrant ensemble pieces. Congratulations to #ShiplakeWelsh on their win! Read more: www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-06...
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June 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Ahead of last week’s LAMDA exams, our #ShiplakeLAMDA pupils delivered a fantastic evening of performances. From Grade 3 Year 7 to Gold Medal Grade 8, it was full of energy, humour & storytelling. Read more at: www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-05...
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May 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
#ShiplakeDrama returns to the @edfringe after nearly a decade! In August Year 11–13 students perform a bold 1990s‑inspired adaptation of 'The Red Shoes', we can't wait! Read more and book tickets at buff.ly/gm0wHLF #ShiplakeCreative #edfringe
April 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Up, up, and away! We spoke with #ShiplakeYear8 pupil Eva Merry, who joined the upcoming 'Supergirl' film as a body double, taking on a range of exciting shots. We can't wait to see her work on the big screen! Read more: www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-03... #ShiplakeInspirational #ShiplakeDrama
March 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
For this week's #FeedbackFriday we feature some of the comments received after the tremendously successful whole school production of Our House, which took place just before half term. It was clearly as rewarding for those watching as it was for those on stage. #ShiplakeDrama
February 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
"Oh what fun we had!" Relive the excitement from our Whole College Production of 'Our House'. Congratulations to our talented cast and dedicated crew for delivering a truly exceptional production. #ShiplakeDrama #ShiplakeCreative
February 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
What a show! Last week, the amazing #ShiplakeDrama cast lit up the Kenton Theatre with ‘Our House – The Madness Musical’. Congratulations to our cast and backstage team for a production full of heart, humour, and Shiplake spirit. Read the full write-up at www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-02...
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Welcome to the House of Fun! What an incredible opening night of 'Our House' – The Madness Musical, proudly presented by #ShiplakeDrama at the Kenton Theatre. Well done to all our performers, technical team and #ShiplakeCreative staff for a fantastic performance!
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
‘A Conversation With…’ is back!
Ahead of next week’s #ShiplakeDrama production of Our House, we sat down with principal cast member Jack Dag, who will be stepping into the lead role of Joe Casey.
Read his full feature via www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-01...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Step into the House of Fun as #ShiplakeDrama proudly presents 'Our House - The Madness Musical'. Tickets for performances on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 February at Henley's Kenton Theatre. Tickets are now on sale at thekenton.org.uk/whats-on/our...
January 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This week's #ShiplakeDrama GCSE devised pieces were a masterclass in original storytelling. We’re so proud of the confidence and collaboration shown by the students!

Highlights from the performances are now available to view in our photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCC34q... #ShiplakeCreative
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Well done to our @shiplakedrama GCSE students for performing their devised pieces this week. They showcased creative, insightful and engaging storytelling. #ShiplakeDrama #ShiplakeGCSE #ShiplakeCreative
November 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Following last week's powerful #BlackHistoryMonth showcase, we’re pleased to share more from the evening. Our pupils explored theatre, poetry and political expression inspired by influential Black artists. For a photo gallery and performance videos, go to shorturl.at/12I5F #ShiplakeDrama
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We launched the National Theatre’s New Views programme last week with a group of 9 pupils! Working with Paula B Stanic, our dedicated playwriting mentor, this inspiring initiative gives young people the chance to explore playwriting. Read more at www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2025-10... #ShiplakeDrama
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#ShiplakeDrama is already looking ahead and is already planning BIG! Auditions were held last week in the Tithe Barn for our next whole school production, 'Our House', and we can't wait! Great as well to see #ShiplakeOldViking, F Collar (25O), back helping and on the panel. #ShiplakeIndividual
September 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We ran a brand new #ShiplakeDrama Camp this week offering children the chance to hone their acting skills! Two options were on offer - Acting on Camera and Acting & Character - which were led by our #ShiplakeLAMDA teacher, Mrs Lucazeau. We hope everyone had a wonderful time! #ShiplakeSummerCamps
August 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
What a lot of fun we've just had this evening as #ShiplakeLowerSchool put on a wonderful #ShiplakeDrama show! 31 pupils were involved as they performed 'Seussical the Musical' with lots of laughs all round - we hope you enjoyed the show! #ShiplakeInspitational
June 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Welcome to The Old Fox! We've just had a fantastic evening of #ShiplakeDrama where #ShiplakeYear12 pupils P Welsh and S Gallagher performed their C1 Reinterpretation Performance Exam. Well done boys! We can't wait to share the performance with you soon! #ShiplakeInspirational
June 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM