Fourth Form Takes on Shakespeare in ‘The Revengers’
18 June 2025 - All
On 12 and 13 June, pupils in LIV and UIV took part in the Fourth Form Play, The Revengers. The play revolved around the three witches from Macbeth rebelling against Shakespeare and travelling through his most famous plays, including our favourites Hamlet and Richard III. The script cleverly blended Shakespearean dialogue with modern ideas, which kept the scenes interesting and moving at a lively pace.
We really loved everything about this production, from the never-ending humour and the energetic atmosphere created by the Minstrels’ hit songs to the impressive technical elements, such as the pyrotechnics and dazzling lighting that brought the show to life. Staged prop mishaps by the mechanicals, a cleverly comic twist which suggests that Shakespeare isn’t the literary genius he’s believed to be, and frequent breaks of the fourth wall to capture the audience all contributed to a meticulously crafted storyline. We particularly enjoyed the vibrant costumes which cleverly embodied every character perfectly as well as the rehearsal process which encouraged us to dive deeply into the personality of our characters and explore bold, dramatic choices.
Some of the hardest scenes included long and intense monologues and dense passages of verse from the original plays which the cast tackled with clarity and confidence. However, these challenges were easily overcome by the exciting scenes which included the witches playfully tormenting the narrators, teaming up against Shakespeare and casting spellings in witch-like voices which added to the dramatic mood of the show.
This was truly a memorable experience which was full of laughter, creativity and unforgettable moments which we will always cherish. We would really encourage other pupils to take part as we truly enjoyed every minute on and off stage, the whole process is incredibly fun. Thank you to the Drama Department, particularly Mr Harrington, who has supported us throughout the six months of rehearsals and expertly kept the show together.
‘Let’s finish it off then- all’s well that ends well’
Sanvi, Izzy and Yichen
UIV
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