Taylorian 2020

114 F ive weeks of hard work culminated in the final round of the House Drama competition. The audience was eagerly awaiting the start and the adjudicator (Mr Richardson) was waiting patiently, pen in hand. Without warning Christopher Joseph burst onto the stage, and so began the first piece. What followed was an impressively timed and comic piece that generated great laughs from the audience. Manor came next and the mood changed. Led by Harry Brook and Samuel Stewart, this precisely directed piece illustrated the troubles of adoption and featured tender performance that really captured the audience. Teigue Murphy’s Clive House then succeeded in developing a sinister story that kept watchers guessing. It was a triumph of sensitive acting from the youngest cast of the evening. Andrewes, who won special plaudits from Mr Richardson for their Irish set piece, delivered a brutal yet funny tale of a splinter cell that formed from a splinter cell of the IRA. Directed by William Gross, Gajaanan Jeevananthan stood out in his role as a misunderstood and wrongly kidnapped actor. The final piece was a subtle and thought- provoking insight into the Calais Jungle. Jo Rich wrote and directed an impressive piece that seamlessly wove Chaucerian language into a modern setting. The onstage relationships in this performance were a particular highlight and helped Zayn Khan win a recognition award for his acting. Awards: Best Play (Winners of House Drama): Manor House Best Director: Jo Rich Special Recognition: Christopher Joseph: Acting Zayn Khan: Acting Rafael Edgerton: Impressive contribution and dedication to the process Ahren Chadha: Sensitive performance and great commitment. Mr M A Fothergill Drama Drama House Drama