Category: Performing Arts

27th March 19

On Sunday 24 March we held a special concert where Luckley House School and Berkshire Maestros performed together. The concert included a charming performance of Handel’s Concerto Grosso Op 6, No 12 in B minor performed by the Corelli String Orchestra. This was followed by the very experienced Berkshire Youth Guitar Orchestra performing Suite Francais…

2nd July 18

A review of our whole-school production of The Sound of Music, by Gill Tunley The Whitty Theatre was alive with the spell-binding Sound of Music, performed by the fabulous Luckley House School under the inspired direction of Esther Brown. Music was lovingly led by the extraordinary Janice Ellwood and superb Orchestra. Holy sisters lead us…

7th June 17

Best Theatre – Please vote for us. We’re in the finals of the Berkshire Muddy Awards for ‘Best Theatre’ and it’s all thanks to you! Please take a minute to vote for us in the finals by clicking the Muddy Awards logo Thank you so much for your support

22nd May 17

We were delighted with the results of the recent Trinity Drama Exams, with  six pupils achieving a Merit and 16 Distinctions. A huge well done to the following: Loren T – Grade 5 Duologue with Merit Megan R – Grade 5 Duologue with Merit Abigayle Y – Grade 6 Acting with Merit Robert H –  Grade 2 Speech &…

30th March 17

On 29 March, The Whitty Theatre was alive with the sound of music as our talented musicians took to the stage for the annual Spring Concert. There was standing room only in the theatre as the concert showcased an eclectic mix of musical styles and genres, including instrumental and singing solos, as well as choir…

18th January 17

Our fantastic new theatre, The Whitty Theatre was officially opened on Tuesday 17 January by HRH, The Earl of Wessex. The Earl was invited to unveil an engraved stone plaque on the stage in front of a packed auditorium of pupils, staff, governors and special guests, which included local dignitaries, members of the construction team that had built the theatre…

18th November 16

Senior Drama students presented a gritty performance of ‘Be My Baby’ this term. We were delighted to receive the following independent review by a member of the audience. It was with a sense of anticipation that I arrived at the new Whitty Theatre to see a performance of the Luckley House Senior School production of ‘Be…

15th November 16

van Heyningen and Haward Architects (vHH), the architects that designed our fabulous new theatre, The Whitty Theatre has won a prestigious award at the 2016 Brick Awards. The London-based architects won the ‘Architects’ Choice Brick Award’, which is voted for by Architects and Architectural students. Receiving this award is a great accolade within the profession….

28th June 16

This week saw The Whitty Theatre host the school’s biggest arts event of the year, the Musical Theatre Project; a cross-curricular project involving drama, music, art and textiles, encompassing the whole of Year 9. The pupils divided into specialist groups, working over the term on performing, lighting and sound, set, music and props. The pupils were…

11th May 16

The Whitty Theatre came alive last night as we held our first ever performance to a large and appreciative audience. The evening started with a drinks reception in the foyer, then with guests seated comfortably in the auditorium, the magic unveiled. The first play was ‘Burglars’ by David Rudkin, performed by pupils from Years 7…