Big State Work Experience

Our annual work experience project with professional theatre company Big State, in partnership with the Wyvern Theatre, was yet again an out and out success.

As a performing arts school we endeavor to give our students the very best. With this is in mind I set up this particular annual week seven years ago as an alternative to the usual, ‘envelope filling’ scenario that often is all that can be offered. This particular project enables students to work with professionals to understand all aspects and associated jobs that are available in theatre.

This year 11 Yr 10 students took part. They created their company name which was called The View of Us Productions and delegated jobs from actors to publicity and tech. They did a dummy run at  applying for funding and at the end of the week presented their show, ‘Who Do You Think We Are,’ to friends and relatives in Studio One of the Wyvern Theatre. I would like to say thank you to the Wyvern for once again giving us the space and for working in partnership with the school.

Josie Williams, Community Arts Development Officer