GOODBYE, FRIEND

but before you go

When you came to the Grove you came with enthusiasm, drive and a load of costumes, which was fantastic for us as we had no budget!

You wowed the students, built the casts to numbers over 100 and nurtured some of our quieter, more vulnerable students to the point that they felt comfortable to take centre stage

Your patience, creativity, kindness and professionalism meant that you were able to produce incredible shows, sometimes under very tough circumstances: no technician, a world wide lockdown, half a cast missing, the theatre being used for assemblies/ exams/ visitors, rain during outdoor performance rehearsals, being heavily pregnant - to name a few!

You have built a legacy here at The Grove that will not be forgotten. You have inspired students and staff alike and some of our fondest memories will be the ones you helped us to create

Personally, I will miss the tone of your emails, the 'Shush' of your rehearsals, the 'WHAP!' of your warm-ups and the 2 week pre-show mantra of 'It'll be fine!". I will miss the cheese, the hugs, the words of wisdom and the times you tried to understand Star Wars

We were so lucky to have worked with you, Mrs Baker Thank you for everything..

LAURA EVERS - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (& PADAWAN)

It is the end of an era.