NLCS Performing Arts Brochure 2018

2018-2019

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We would be delighted to welcome you to any of the events listed in this programme, and hope that you will enjoy the high standards and great enthusiasm the girls bring to these productions. Last year, North London hosted 40 shows and concerts, allowing our students to develop their many talents, performance skills and confidence to assist them on their pathway to becoming assured, well-rounded young adults. For tickets to any event please contact the Performing Arts Secretary, Lyn Degnan, at ldegnan@nlcs.org.uk or on 020 8951 6369

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CONTENTS DRAMA

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DRAMA 18 October 2018 at 8pm in the Performing Arts Centre

GLIMMERS IN PROMENADE Students from all year groups will have the opportunity to perform a variety of monologues, duologues and group pieces from published plays. The audience will move from location to location to view the different items.

7 November 2018 at 7pm in the Drama Studio

SHOWCASE Students from across the Senior School perform their own original scripts.

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY 21 and 22 November 2018 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre

EMIL & THE DETECTIVES If Mrs Tischbein had known the amazing adventures her Emil would have in Berlin, she’d never have agreed to the trip!

Emil’s life is changed forever on the journey from the monotony of a small hometown to the bustling city of Berlin. When Emil’s money is stolen on the train by a mysterious stranger it seems that everything is lost. However as Emil starts tracking down the thief, it soon emerges that there are many others in the big city who wish to help and that the crime is the start of a wonderful adventure.

A talented cast of Year 8 and 9 students will transform the PAC into 1920’s Berlin: a place full of music, surprises and danger, where Emil will come to realise that growing up is the most exciting adventure of all.

ORIGINAL DANCE WORK BY SENIOR GIRLS 13 December 2018 at 7.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre

GO GO GLOBAL This popular annual event will draw on music, stories and traditions from across the world to provide inspiration for original work. Using a range of dance styles and physical theatre techniques students will perform solos, duets, trios and large group pieces in this highly unique, original and entertaining evening.

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THE SENIOR SCHOOL PLAY 13, 14 and 16 March 2019 at 7.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre

SISTER ACT Sister Act the musical is based on the 1992 film of the same name. First performed in Pasadena, California in 2006, it opened at the London Palladium in 2009. Described by critic Charles Spencer as “a truly engaging musical comedy, with a terrific score by Alan Menken strongly influenced by disco and gospel movie soundtracks” it traces the story of aspiring singer Deloris Van Cartier when she is forced to take refuge in a nunnery after witnessing a murder.

After several years of trying we have now been able to secure the rights to perform this vibrant and highly entertaining show which will offer a wonderful contrast to our hugely successful West Side Story. Anticipate a huge demand for tickets as students from Years 10-12 bring this show to life.

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THE YEARS 7 & 8 PRODUCTION 19 and 20 June 2019 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre

THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO The Adventures of Pinocchio first appeared in 1883 by Italian writer, Carlo Collodi. This enchanting tale follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a mischievous puppet (carved by the woodcutter Geppetto) who dreams of becoming a real boy. This classic story will be brought to life by a large cast of Year 7 and 8 students using influences from the traditional Italian style of Commedia Dell’Arte. With physical theatre, puppetry and a good dose of comedy, Pinocchio is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

THE YEAR 10 SUMMER PRODUCTION & YEAR 12 STUDENT DIRECTED PLAY: 26 and 27 June 2019 at 7.30pm in the Drama Studio

THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA A group of Year 10 students tackle this modern adaptation of Lorca’s famous play. Following the gangland execution of her husband, the formidable matriarch Bernarda Alba will do anything to safeguard her family’s dubious fortune and the 4

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future of her five daughters. A deal is struck - a marriage of convenience between her eldest girl and the son of a rival gang leader. All Bernarda has to do is ensure that the wedding happens, and quickly. Faithfully preserving Lorca’s sense of boiling tension and impending tragedy, this adaptation brings a classic text thrillingly up to date.

YEAR 12 STUDENT DIRECTED PLAY The opportunity to direct a play of their choosing will be offered to Year 12 students. Previous productions have included a range of quality texts and have demonstrated the ability of our students to bring complex and challenging work to life.

THE YEAR 11 PRODUCTION: 30 June 2019 at 5pm in the Drama Studio

SEND: Mirroring the rehearsal routines of Shakespeare’s actors, students from Year 11 will have only one full rehearsal to prepare this new play written by Deborah Gibbs, Director of Drama. This comedy explores what happens when technology goes wrong and a group of people become rather careless about the messages they send from their mobile phones.

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4 December 2018 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre

YEAR 7 DANCE DISPLAY Involving all students in Year 7, the annual Dance Display is one of the highlights of the Middle School Calendar. Girls take part in a variety of dances choreographed around a given theme or idea. Whole class dances are rehearsed in lesson time, whilst additional, more advanced dances are created collaboratively between the Year 7 girls and older students.

1 July 2019 at 7pm Sports Hall

WHOLE SCHOOL GYM & DANCE DISPLAY This innovative and impressive display brings together girls from Years 2 to 13 who participate in various Artistic Sports Squads. The show includes gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and trampolining routines. It is a wonderful opportunity for girls of all ages to perform together. Some of the most exciting pieces have been when a young First School girl performs with the Sixth Formers.

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MUSIC 12 October 2018 at 1pm in the Athenian Café

LUNCHTIME LIVE! A brand new venture which will see Sixth Form musicians perform acoustic popular music in the informal setting of the Athenian Café.

15 November 2018 at 7pm in the Music School Hall

FLUTE CONCERT The annual Flute Concert will feature the Junior and Senior Flute Groups, Flute Quartets and solo performances by Mr Mitchell’s pupils.

20 November 2018 at 5.30pm at The College Chapel, King’s College London

CHORAL EVENSONG The Chandos Singers will join forces with the Chapel Choir of King’s College London to sing at a special service of Choral Evensong.

29 November 2018 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre

WINTER CONCERT This concert will feature a number of our larger ensembles and choirs in an end-of-term feast of music. Expect a fun and varied celebration.

10 December 2018 at 7pm in the Music School Hall

PIANO CONCERT An opportunity for our pianists to showcase our fantastic grand pianos in the Music School.

13 December 2018 at 2.30pm in the Main School Hall

CAROL SERVICE Girls are invited to join the Carol Choir and take part in our annual Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols.

30 January 2019 at 6pm in the Music School Hall

THE NLCS SESSIONS Join us for an evening of popular music featuring student-led choirs, bands and solos. If you want to see what it takes to win the next “X Factor”, this event is for you!

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7 February 2019 at 7pm Music School Hall

18 March 2019 at 1pm in the Athenian Café

WOODWIND AND BRASS CONCERT

LUNCHTIME LIVE!

Join us for an evening celebrating our Woodwind and Brass Ensembles and Chamber Groups.

The second of our informal Sixth Form events dedicated to popular music featuring Sixth Form musicians who will perform in the informal setting of the Athenian Café.

11 February 2019 at 7pm Music School Hall

STRINGS CONCERT A fabulous evening of music for strings featuring Chamber Groups and a combined String Orchestra.

13 February 2019 in St George’s Church, Hanover Square

EXTERNAL LUNCHTIME CONCERT

19 March 2019 at 7pm at St John’s Smith Square, London

SOUTH EAST SCHOOLS’ CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT Following the coaching day, chamber groups from various schools will be invited to perform in this annual celebratory concert. The quality of music-making at this event always makes for an incredibly enjoyable evening.

An opportunity for our smaller groups to perform in the wonderful setting of St George’s Church, Hanover Square.

1 March 2019 in the Music School Hall

SOUTH EAST SCHOOLS’ CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL – COACHING DAY An opportunity for some our Chamber Groups to perform to and receive specialist coaching from Mr Richard Ireland, Professor of Violin at the Royal Academy of Music and Artistic Director of the South East Schools’ Chamber Music Festival.

Parents are very welcome to attend.

6 March 2019 at 6pm in the Music School Hall

SINGING CONCERT – PUPILS OF MS MACKAY This annual concert is a wonderful chance for pupils of Ms Mackay to share their singing with the wider school community.

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MUSIC 13 June 2019 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre

SUMMER CONCERT A chance for our ensembles and choirs to share their varied and thoroughly entertaining programme of music-making. This will be the perfect way to spend a summer’s evening.

2 July 2019 at 6pm in the Drummond Room

OLD HOUSE CONCERT SERIES – LEAVER’S GALA CONCERT This special event will be an opportunity for us to say thank you and farewell to our leavers.

THE OLD HOUSE CONCERT SERIES 28 March 2019 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre

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8 May 2019 at 7pm in the Music School

CLARINET CONCERT This annual Clarinet Concert directed by Miss Gomm will feature our clarinettists across the Junior and Senior School in a celebration of the instrument.

6 June 2019 at 7pm in the Music School

SINGING CONCERT Do join us for this annual celebration of all the wonderful vocal music that happens at NLCS.

The popular concert series will continue this year, bringing musical performances to the heart of the school. Come along to one of our Informal Lunchtime Concerts to hear a wide variety of musical performances from across the school.

Please join us for a drink in the sumptuous setting of the Old House before enjoying an evening Drummond Recital, featuring some of our most talented pupils.

All Informal Lunchtime Concerts will begin at 1pm, with refreshments from 12.40pm All Drummond Recitals will begin at 6pm, with refreshments from 5.30pm OLD HOUSE CONCERT SERIES – INFORMAL LUNCHTIME CONCERTS 1pm in Drummond- 15 October, 21 November, 1 February, 4 March, 10 May OLD HOUSE CONCERT SERIES – DRUMMOND RECITALS 6pm in Drummond- 14 November, 23 January, 20 March

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VISUAL ARTS THE FANTASY FASHION SHOW- IDENTITY The Art Society’s Annual Extravaganza in aid of the Karenni Charity 28 January 2019 at 7.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre Arts Society is delighted to invite you to its annual Charity Show in which students from Years 7 to 13 design, construct and model wearable art, this year in response to the theme of Identity.

The catwalk show is a spectacular event accompanied by a charity auction of items of haute couture donated by big names of the fashion world and there will also be a sale of second hand fashion items and Karenni crafts.

This exciting event continues to raise money each year for the KSDP, a charity set up in memory of ONL, Stephanie Lee, and which works with the Karenni people, providing basic needs and education for the smallest and poorest of the ethnic states in Burma.

Around 23,000 Karenni people are confined to camps in Mae Hong Son province, some of whom have lived in these camps for 20 years, including children who have never seen the outside world. The refugees are not allowed to work so rely on support from humanitarian organisations. The Karenni charity will be represented at our Fashion Show, with a stall selling items made by the people of Vietnam.

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS:The year ahead promises to be rich with an array of exhibitions by artists around the school: In October, we look forward to an exhibition in the Performing Arts Centre by our recent artist-inresidence, Emmy Lopes, an ‘eco-artist’ who uses recycled materials to create beautiful illustrations depicting legends and fantasies, including a dramatic retelling of the Chandos story.

This will be followed, in the Spring and Summer terms, by two further exhibitions by artists working with students here at school in the new academic year.

PRE-U, IB & GCSE ART EXHIBITIONS The Summer Term will bring the annual private views of work by our GCSE, Pre-U and IB students, which will take place on one evening as part of the school’s annual Arts Festival and during Valedictory week.

Our students bring an extraordinary and wonderfully rich array of skills in a broad range of media and processes, including paint, print, sculpture, ceramic, fashion, 3D design, photography and digital arts. The private views are always a fantastic event and a great opportunity to meet and talk to the artist themselves, and we very much hope to see you there.

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ADDITIONAL ARTS EVENTS YEAR 12’S FESTIVE CELEBRATION:

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Each year, the residents of the Livability Home are invited to a Christmas celebration at the school, ending with this lighthearted and traditional excuse for some seasonal fun. Year 12 perform their own original work.

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THE YEAR 13 ANNUAL REVUE:

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14 February 2019 at 7.30pm in the Main School Hall

CANONS FOLLIES All girls in Year 13 perform in this satirical revue, which includes dance, music and comedy performances and sketches from students across the school. Year 13 write, produce and direct the piece as a whole, providing a witty and always lively alternative view of North London. Senior Committee students are in charge of auditioning and running the show and perform their own ‘links’ on the night.

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THE FOUNDER’S DAY PLAYS Throughout the school there are four separate, specially written, Founder’s Day Plays based on the theme for the Headmistress’s Founder’s Day Address. These performances by students in the Senior School, the Middle School, the Lower School and the First School, incorporate art, music, dance and drama in highly entertaining and innovative ways. Founder’s Day is an annual event which traditionally falls on the last day of the Spring Term.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL 16 November 2018

YEAR 3 PRODUCTION Teambuilding and dramatic skills are our focus in Year 3, as the girls join together in this performance in the Lower School Hall, combining their acting and singing skills.

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THE FIRST SCHOOL PRODUCTION All the First School girls take part in our own musical adaptation of a well-known story. The First School Hall will be magically transformed as the setting for this year’s production.

6 December 2018

LOWER SCHOOL FESTIVE CONCERT Junior girls entertain parents with their voices, instruments and festive spirit in the Performing Arts Centre.

16 January 2019

YEAR 4 PRODUCTION The Year 4 production gives the Lower School girls the opportunity to hone their skills and perform a play in the inspirational setting of the Performing Arts Centre.

5 March 2019

JUNIOR SCHOOL SOLOISTS’ CONCERT Chamber groups, ensembles and soloists perform for parents and friends on instruments ranging from trumpets and cellos to guitars and harps in the Music School Hall.

11 June 2019

THE SUMMER CONCERT Chamber groups, ensembles and soloists perform for parents and friends on instruments ranging from trumpets and cellos to guitars and harps in the Music School Hall.

27 June 2019

YEAR 6 PRODUCTION Year 6 girls have the opportunity to participate in a full-scale production in the Performing Arts Centre, consolidating their dramatic and performance skills before moving on to the next stage of their education. The Year 6 production has traditionally proven to be a wonderful way of showcasing their talents as they celebrate the time they have spent in the Junior School.

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Supporting North London The School is grateful for the support of parents, Old North Londoners and Friends of NLCS over recent years, whether for our Bursary Fund or for capital projects, including our Performing Arts Centre. This support has enabled us to offer a world class education to bright girls, irrespective of their social or financial circumstances. It also allows us to maintain and improve our facilities, and ensure that our students can enjoy access to the best possible environment in which to learn and develop.

For more information about how you might support North London, please contact the Development Office, at development@ nlcs.org.uk or on 020 3946 8933.

Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ www.nlcs.org.uk Email: office@nlcs.org.uk Senior School - Tel: 020 8952 0912 Fax: 020 8951 1391 Junior School - Tel: 020 8952 1276 Fax: 020 8951 1293 Bursary - Tel: 020 8952 7041 Fax: 020 8905 6979 Swimming Pool - Tel: 020 8951 5402 Registered Charity No.1115843

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