By Rufus Norris

From The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods by Charles Perrault

Directed by Naomi Jones

Performed by Oundle School

by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Cursed to sleep for hundred years by the innocent pricking of a finger. Only true love’s kiss can wake her…. You know the story, right? But what about the fairy who cast the spell? Can she ever make amends? And what happens when Beauty wakes up, gets married, has kids and moves into an enchanted castle with her flesh-eating ogre of a mother-in-law? It’s Sleeping Beauty but not as you know it!

Drawn from Charles Perrault’s original story, Rufus Norris’ irreverent adaptation skilfully mixes the mythic with the macabre. Performed by Oundle School’s endlessly talented 3rd – U6th form with a rich mix of puppetry, music and ensemble movement this production will enthrall and surprise adults and children alike.

Age recommendation 11+

Devised and performed by Lamphouse Theatre

Directed by Tom Fox

Raised by wolves since birth, young man-cub, Mowgli is forced to leave his jungle home when he is threatened by Shere Khan, a terrifying tiger.

Arriving in a human village, Mowgli is seemingly safe, until he strays from his adopted family and meets Shere Khan again.

Mowgli returns to the protection of the wolf pack, but will his presence in the jungle again put them all in danger?

Full of live music, comedy, puppetry and energy, this production explores the themes of growing up and staying true to yourself.

Age recommendation 6+

Barry Plopper and the Chamber of Christmas Secrets

Written and Directed by Simon Aylin.

It’s Christmas time at Bogwarts and Barry Plopper is having a tough time of it. His best friends Hermoany Manger and Jon Measley are constantly bickering and an old enemy looks set to return to cause him trouble. Will he have the Christmas he’s spent all year dreaming of, will Hermoany and Jon make up, and will he defeat he-whose-name-we-can’t-remember?

Age recommendation 4+

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Amadeus

Written by Peter Shaffer

Directed by Matthew Burlington

Performed by Oundle School

Age recommendation 11+

In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: genius.

Performed by pupils from the fifth to upper sixth form, with support from the school orchestra, this promises to be a sumptuous evening, part Psychological Drama, part concert and at its heart a fascinating true story, based on the true “confessions” of Antonio Salieri who claimed at the end of his life to have murdered his competitor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

This annual and iconic concert goes from strength to strength, encompassing eclectic offerings from soul to funk, ballads to rock.

The Remains of Logan Dankworth

by Luke Wright

Age Recommendation: 14+

Written & Performed by Luke Wright

Directed by Alex Thorpe

Dramaturgy by Sarah Dickenson

Scored by Polly Wright

Lighting Design by Joe Price

I believed that Fukayama line: the end of history. But History didn’t end, did it?

Logan Dankworth, columnist and Twitter warrior, grew up romanticising the political turmoil of the 1980s. Now, as the EU Referendum looms he is determined to be in the fray of the biggest political battle for years. Meanwhile, Logan’s wife Megan wants to leave London to better raise their daughter. As tensions rise at home and across the nation, something is set to be lost forever.

The third of Fringe First and Stage Award Winner Luke Wright’s trilogy of political verse plays looks at trust and privilege in the age of Brexit.

“Luke Wright’s performances rumble with rage, passion and humour. They are also peppered with brilliantly smart observations. You will leave his show brimming with energy, heart pounding and brain whirring.” The Guardian

HONK Jr

Music by George Stiles. Book and lyrics by Anthony Drew

Directed by Simon Aylin

Musical Direction by Nicholas Warden

Performed by Oundle School

Age recommendation: all!

Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, is a delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, this touching musical has plenty of heart.

Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heart-warming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score.

The Ogden trust in partnership with the OPEN Learning Partnership:

PRIMARY PHYSICS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

At SciTec, Oundle School