Rain or Shine, Shake the Quad Drama Students Give a Performance to Remember

The annual Shake the Quad event was a smashing success, with drama students from Years 9 to 13 showcasing their talents in directing and performing scenes from Shakespeare's plays. Despite being moved inside to the Goodfellow Centre at the last minute due to inclement weather, the students rose to the occasion and delivered an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

The audience was treated to a diverse array of scenes from some of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, including Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Othello, Timon of Athens, Much Ado about Nothing, Titus Andronicus, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. From tragic to comedic, each scene was performed with passion and skill, with the audience hanging on every word.

One of the highlights of the evening was the standout performances from the actors playing Sempronius, Lucullus, and Lucius, whose comedic timing and delivery had the audience in stitches. But it wasn't just the comedic scenes that impressed – the students also demonstrated their ability to capture the emotional depth and intensity of Shakespeare's tragic works, taking the audience on quite an emotional journey.

Josh Evangelidikis, the host for the evening, kept the energy high and the audience engaged between scenes, providing context and insights into the plays being performed. The event was an excellent opportunity for drama students to showcase their talents and for the seniors to get out those last-minute jitters before the opening night of the senior school production, The Addams Family.

While the weather may not have cooperated, the student's ability to adapt and put on a fantastic show despite the last-minute venue change was a testament to their talent and dedication. The audience, which included parents, students, and teachers, all left feeling inspired and entertained by the students' performances.

Shake the Quad was a reminder of the power of live theatre and the incredible talent of our young performers. It was a night to remember, and we can't wait to see what our budding thespians have in store for us next.