English Blog

English Blog: A Return to the Stage
The door to Scrooge’s Counting House was cast open, much to the delight of the 13s and small number of staff members able to watch too. Mr Don reviews 'A Christmas Carol'.
Author: Digby Don
Excursions in English: Macbeth at the Globe
What did GCSE students make of their authentic Shakespearean experience of Macbeth at the Globe theatre. We asked three of them.
Author: Digby Don
English Blog: Shadows and Tall Trees
Rosalie, a pupil in the 12s, explains why she was gripped by the recent dramatisation of William Goldings's Lord of the Flies in the school theatre
Author: Digby Don
A Twenties Twelfth Night
English teacher, Digby Don finds overtones of both The Great Gatsby and Casablanca in Harrodian's daring period setting of Twelfth Night
Author: Digby Don
Oedipus Rex review: Truth Hurts
Mr Don watched the 15s perform Oedipus Rex and was left wondering why it is that humankind is so preocuppied in finding the truth
Author: Digby Don
Excursions in English: Hail Caesar!
Julius Caesar at the Bridge is a great example of an 'immersive' production...
Author: Digby Don
Excursions in English: Inside the Snow Globe
Digby Don and a group of hardy 12s watch Shakespeare defeat the Beast from the East at the Globe Theatre
Author: Digby Don
Public Speaking Competition
Lower Sixth former, Alexandra was asked to judge the 12s and 13s Public Speaking prize and came away thoroughly impressed ...
Author: Digby Don
Excursions in English: Frankenstein's birthday
The Royal Institution celebrated the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' with a panel discussion exploring its current relevance. English teacher, Digby Don took his Sixth Formers along...
Author: Digby Don