Bridgewater presents Lord of the Flies

“The thing is…fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.”

In the midst of a raging war, a plane evacuating a group of schoolboys from Britain is shot down over a deserted tropical island. Ralph is voted the leader over outcast Piggy and rule-breaking Jack. As tensions rise and the hunger for power grows, the group divide and become wildly out of control. Left to fend for themselves, the children are tested to their limits as they struggle for survival in their new and mysterious surroundings.

This year’s Senior School production of Lord of the Flies was a powerful portrayal of William Golding’s dark and enthralling tale. Captured impressively by our young cast was a real sense of unease as audiences were prompted to question what makes us human and whether we can ever be truly civilised.

“The students involved spent months learning about the story, developing their characters, staging the action and learning their lines. This challenging text brought them out of their comfort zones and we are all extremely proud of what they achieved.” Mrs Whitley, Head of Drama