During the February half-term break, the Drama Department ran the biannual Drama Tour to Paris. Thank you to all the staff involved for making this trip possible and for all giving up their time to take 50 students on this excursion packed trip.

After a very early 3.30am start, they arrived at their hotel around 4.00pm. They then returned to the coach to see the views of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower.

On Day 2, they started with a two-hour workshop led by the Drama staff, followed by a tour of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arch de Triomphe, and the River Seine. This was followed by a street performance by a theatre company in amongst the backstreets of Paris. The day was finished with a backstage tour of Cinema Rex where a small film was made by the students against the green screen.

Day 3 was Disneyland. After 13 hours, various rides, the parade, an amazing Mexican buffet and the stunning fireworks they were all ready for bed.

Day 4 was a Quiz in teams where they tested their knowledge of Paris and theatre combined, and then a very humbling visit to the catacombs before they made the long journey home again.

The trip was packed with excursions, fun, laughter and even two birthdays and they can’t wait for the next one in 2027!