Cranford Review 2019

A Level Drama
Metamorphosis
“A Stunning Accomplished Performance”
March 2019 saw the second examination performance by the A Level
Drama group. “Metamorphosis” original story by Franz Kaftka adapted
for theatre by Steven Berkoff and performed as “Beetlejuice” inspired
production to a studio audience of students staff and parents. Costumed
in black and white with exaggerated make up and hair on a monochrome
themed set, the play tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling
salesman, who wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a
large insect. After the metamorphosis, he becomes confined to his room
and neglected by his family.
Much of the production, performed in a stylised theatre style,
challenged the actors to draw upon their learning over the two year
course and demanded detailed intensive rehearsal to perfect the required
synchronised moves and repeated actions. They worked relentlessly
together to create a fast paced ensemble piece of theatre and the
rehearsals paid off as the audience response was very positive citing it as
a” stunning accomplished performance” they can certainly be proud of.
Jessica Joyce (Creative Arts – A Level Drama)
“This production was of very high standard, not
your typical A Level performance. Every character
played a pivotal role in engaging and mesmerizing
the audience. I really enjoyed the overall
performance, I loved the monochrome set and
costumes, simple but effective. I firmly believe the
students involved with this play will go on to have
a successful career within the arts or in leadership
roles. Well done to all the students involved with
this production. Outstanding teamwork and
performance”.
Taz Virdee (Project Manager Heston
West Big Local)
“The production was excellent. The
students’ performances were stunning and
accomplished throughout. I was totally
captivated with ‘Metamorphosis’. The
actors all played their parts brilliantly and
the props and costumes were excellent,
particularly the bedroom which allowed
the ‘insect’ to move and climb around
the room like an ‘insect’. I was totally
engaged throughout the performance.
I would happily watch these students
perform this play again”.
Bernadette Moir (Executive Assistant to
the Executive Headteacher)
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