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The final round, on Sunday, 18th October was adjudicated by A. B. Smith-Masters Esq., B.Mus., formerly of
Tonbridge School. He coped admirably with the demands of the day even though one may disagree with some of
the adjudications. The standard was generally very high, and School House Red were the deserving winners again.
Alway House are to be congratulated in coming second, considering their young age. De Winton House, competing
for the first time are to be commended for their excellent effort despite having only seventeen members.
The following are the results:
SHR234 A187 D178 0149 W115 849
Vocal Solo (Junior): A. Evans (A) Vocal Solo (Senior): J. Skidmore (D) Piano Solo (Junior): A. Evans (A) Piano
Solo (Middle): S. S. Paddam (D) Piano Solo (Senior): J. Greatorex (R) Organ Solo: J. Greatorex (R) Strings:
N. Rameshni (0) Guitar: C. Cain (D) Woodwind: C. Bould (D) Recorder: M. Jones (W) Brass: M. Tidball (A)
Composition: W. J. Evans (D) Instrumental Group: S. H. Red Unison Song:.Alway House Part Song: Or9hard House
SCHOOL PLAY 1987
MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL 8Y T. S. ELIOT
DRAMA
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January came as quickly as ever, as did Mr. James-Pratt, with yet another idea for a school play to shatter his
critics. The choice of play may at first have seemed strange, but as time progressed we discovered what great
promise it had. The idea was to create a general atmosphere by the use of the Chorus (led by Greg Ashton), lighting
and sound effects. The whole play was to be an assault on the senses of the audience.
The success of the House Play Competition earlier in the year meant that many young actors came forward for
parts. This ensured that the power generated by the Chorus would be intense and lend as much as possible to the
atmosphere. The chorus soon developed into two halves; the 'star' half led by Greg and the 'other' half. apparently
led (astray?) by Dean Sheehan and Dave Rees.
Type-casting may have appeared to be the order of the day with Rhys Watkins playing a knight and Jon Shinton
playing a sycophantic priest, but nothing could be further from the truth. Jon Bryon, usually a quiet shy and retiring
member of the school was forced to portray a Tempter appealing to the Archbishop's desire for carnal lusts. And the
Archbishop himself, Justin Hamer, what of him? Justin handled the part admirably, coping very well with the large
number of lines (and costumes). The part proved to be very hard work and it was only his dedication that made it
such a success.
As the Easter Term drew to an end everybody was kept entertained by Robert Holgate's remarkable feat of
managing to fly across the stage with only the help of Rhys Watkins, Jon Hughes, Chris Hides and Sean Sheehan,
the four psychopathic knights who would stop at nothing short of blood. There were relatively few last-minute
problems and the performances went well. It was evident that all concerned acted better in front of an audience
rather than a video camera.
"'Murder in the Cathedral'-The Cast"
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