MGS Drama

Twitter account run by the Manchester Grammar School Drama Department.
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Our first look at rehearsals for West Side Story, as MGS pupils join pupils from Withington Girls’ School and Manchester High School for Girls to prepare for performances in October. We look forward to sharing more glimpses of rehearsals in weeks ahead.
#WestSideStory @MGS_Drama

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West Side Story rehearsals have continued at pace, with pupils working closely alongside staff from the #Music and #Drama Departments as preparations build towards October’s production. The collaboration with MHSG and WGS promises to make this a memorable production. @MGS_Drama

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Auditions for our next production ‘Sleepy Hollow’ are taking place next week!
Tuesday 14th Sept / 4-5:30pm / DR1
Open to Years 7, 8 & 9!
Ask Ms Tetley for more information!
Good luck! 🎃🐎 #MGSDrama

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Last night, our Year 13 Drama students performed their scripted exam pieces to the visiting examiner. The boys should be so proud of their performances, and what they’ve achieved over their 2 year course. We are so impressed with them! 🎭 #MGSDrama

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A few snaps from last night’s ‘West Side Story’ rehearsal. We’re so pleased with how it’s all going and the hard work of our cast! 🎭📸 #MGSDrama

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The first official rehearsal for our upcoming production of ‘West Side Story’, in collaboration with the Music Department, went extremely well tonight! We’re looking forward to seeing the talent of our cast blossom over the coming months! 🎭🎵💃 #MGSDrama

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Over the past two nights, our Year 11 Drama students have completed their GCSE Scripted exams. Their talent well and truly shone through. They should be so proud of themselves! #MGSDrama 🎭

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On 22nd Jan, we took our Year 11 Drama students to see ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ at the Lowry. A thoroughly brilliant and thought-provoking performance. @The_Lowry 🎭 #MGSDrama

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Auditions are well underway for our upcoming production of ‘West Side Story’! Dance will be a key component of this show, so our choreographer Steph has been working hard 🎭💃🎵 #MGSDrama

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Last night, we hosted our first Dance workshop for the students who are interested in auditioning for our upcoming production of ‘West Side Story’. Steph, the choreographer, was fantastic and our boys learnt so much! Looking forward to the next one on Tuesday 13th Jan!🎭#MGSDrama

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Last week, we took our Year 13 Drama students on the annual residential trip to London. We saw ‘Cabaret’, ‘The Producers’, and ‘Punch’. 3 brilliant productions! 🎭

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On Thursday 13th November, two of our A Level students, promoted co-curricular Drama at Sixth Form open evening. They spoke to prospective A Level Drama students about what we do in the Drama Department at MGS! 🎭

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A first glimpse of our year 5 production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Junior—a vibrant adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved classic. The world of Wonka began to take shape today as our Junior School pupils took to the stage in costume.
#charlieandthechocolatefactory

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The joint production of #Dracula involving MGS and @manhighgirls pupils continues to impress audiences this week in the Cryne Theatre. Exploring themes of gender and power, the production is brought to life through a German Expressionist-inspired set and live string quartet.

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Well done to our Year 12 pupils, who today performed their October assessments in the style of Berkoff. 🎭#MGSDrama

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MGS pupils are collaborating with pupils from @ManHighGirls as rehearsals continue for the forthcoming production of Dracula. The cast are working hard to bring this story to life, combining creativity and teamwork in preparation for the performances. #schoolproduction @MGS_Drama

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With final dress rehearsals complete today, pupils from MGS and @ManHighGirls are ready to take the stage for four thrilling performances of Liz Lochhead’s modern adaptation of Dracula, running Monday to Thursday next week.
#schoolproduction
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Our tech team have been working hard behind the scenes to build the set for our upcoming production of Liz Lochhead’s🩸Dracula🩸
Can you guess which genre of cinema the set is influenced by…?
#MGSDrama #Dracula #LiveTheatre #GothicRevival #StudentTheatre #ManchesterEvents

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MGS Drama sinks its teeth into Liz Lochhead’s electrifying adaptation of Dracula…🩸
🎭 Shadowy sets inspired by German Expressionism
🎻 A live string quartet on stage
🧛‍♂️ A cast that will leave you breathless
“First of all, you have to invite him in.” —
Tickets coming soon....

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#Drama at MGS enjoys a proud theatrical tradition. Our Theatre and drama studios provide pupils with ample opportunities – whether in acting often alongside pupils from @ManHighGirls and @WGSManchester for productions, directing, or contributing behind the scenes.
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