One Act Play Festival

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Miss Emily Holmes and Mr Bevan Madden for their outstanding coordination of this year’s One Act Play Festival during the past seven weeks of Term 1. Last Thursday, an enthusiastic audience of parents and friends enjoyed captivating performances from 12 groups of students, each presenting their own short plays focused on the theme 'Jukebox: Every Song has a Story'. The energy and excitement in the Black Box were palpable, thanks to the dedication of all the students involved, both on stage and behind the scenes.

I'm delighted to announce that the Best Overall Play was awarded to The Hunt for the Sacred Paintbrush – a tale of two thieves, a magical paintbrush, a museum, a cop, and one character not quite as they seem.

The final award recipients are: 

Best Overall Play 

The Hunt for the Sacred Paintbrush – Jacob Markoff (9 Frew), Jacob Keys-Blowers (8 Millward), Mannus Clarke (8 Aherne)

Junior Section: Years 7–9

Best Directors – The Hunt for the Sacred Paintbrush – Jacob Markoff (9 Frew), Jacob Keys-Blowers (8 Millward), Mannus Clarke (8 Aherne)

Best Writers – A Mould O’ Both Your Bakers – Brandon Tuohy (9 Frew), Harshil Balraj (9 Riley), Liam Moat (9 Jones), Angus Cuthbertson (9 Jones)

Best Actor – Jacob Keys-Blowers (8 Millward)

Best Supporting Actor – Ava Richards (7 Jenkin)

Best Comic Actor – Liam Moat (9 Jones) 

Best Comic Duo – Charlotte Cason (8 Frew), Maya Dean (8 Frew)

Best Creative Use of Music – Annie Knott (8 Millward)

Senior Section: Years 10–12

Best Director – The Belleroses – James Forbes (12 Aherne)

Best Writers – Nightmare on Jam Street – Ryan Moat (12 Jones), Alannah Warren (12 Frew)

Best Actor – Ryan Moat (12 Jones)

Best Supporting Actor – Emma Hines (12 Frew)

Best Ensemble – Article 246: Childhood Dreams to Newsroom Realities – Matilda O’Sullivan (10 Jones), Matilda Lovett (10 Jones), Tayla Edwards (10 Aherne), Sabine Stewart (10 Millward), Ethan Marwood (10 Jones)

A big round of applause to all the students who poured their creativity and problem-solving skills into devising and presenting their own scripts. A special thank you goes to the Technician Team and Backstage Crew for their tireless efforts behind the scenes, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable event for everyone involved.

Ms Mandy Ellison

Head of Drama and Media