Lower School Drama production Matilda

Wednesday 10–Saturday* 13 May 7.30 pm (matinee 2.30 pm)

Ayckbourn Theatre

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous musical. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Recital at Hertford Parish Church

Wednesday 10 May 1.00 pm

All Saints Church, Hertford

Pupil soloists perform a wide-ranging recital as part of this external concert series. It will be a return visit for some of our pupils, who performed at the Church to great acclaim in the Summer Term of 2022.

* Dinner is available with the Saturday performance. Visit hailebury.com/events for booking.

Open to all – please reserve your free tickets at haileybury.com/events

Open Events

11+ Open Morning

Wednesday 17 May 9.00 am

Haileybury Campus

We are delighted to host our 11+ (Discovery) Open Morning. This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet our wonderful pupils and staff, explore our campus and experience school life at Haileybury.

16+ Open Evening

Monday 22 May 5.30 pm

Haileybury Campus

Prospective pupils and their families, who are interested in applying for 16+ entry, are invited to join us for our Open Evening. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a tour of the campus, as well as meeting the Sixth Form and Academic teams at Haileybury.

Open to prospective pupils and their families. Please book at haileybury.com/opendays

Open to prospective pupils and their families. Please book at haileybury.com/opendays

Monday 19–Saturday 25 June

Hugh Rowlands & Guildhall Recitalists

Following last year’s success, we are delighted to again hold Arts Week, an exciting festival of art, music, drama, film & poetry right across the Haileybury Campus.

The following pages describe just a few of the events scheduled for the festival, but many more will be arranged during the first half of the Summer Term.

Please check haileybury.com/events for updates.

Monday 19 June 7.30 pm

Bradby Hall

Poetry by Heart

Tuesday 20 June 7.30 pm

Arts Tent

The Poetry by Heart competition will see students reciting their chosen poems from memory.

The Brilliant Bard

Wednesday 21 June 7.00 pm

Aykbourn & Arboretum

Removes Drama pupils perform scenes from Shakespeare in the picturesque immersive environment of the Arboretum. This site specific work will allow audience members to wander between extracts experiencing characters and scenes from a range of the Bard’s wonderful plays. 7pm, Arboretum (with a less idyllic wet weather alternative in the Drama Department!)