The Maynard School Play 2010, a hilarious and highly entertaining performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy ‘My Very Own Story’ has been enjoyed by audiences of hundreds of people over the last few nights with evening performances taking place on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and a Matinee on Wednesday afternoon. Directed by Ian Crew, over 30 performers took us on a spectacularly performed journey through the centuries, hopping merrily between space and time.
The production was a chance for a number of senior school students to showcase their talent: the three narrators, Percy played by Olivia Rowe, Peter played by Polly Thompson and Paul played by Sarah Chakmakchi all gave hilarious performances, with their stories acted out by a multi-talented, tirelessly energetic cast. Upper Sixth-former Zoe Wiles took on the position of Assistant Director, supported by Philly Reynolds, Jo Gannon and Sophie Whitehall who worked on the set, sound and lighting, and all the music was composed by A-Level Music student Florence Browne.


After watching the premier of ‘Fever Chart’ by award winning theatre company Pilot Theatre on Tuesday 9th February at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre, GCSE and A Level Drama Students here at the Maynard got the chance to work with the Artistic Director Marcus Romer the following morning in a dynamic workshop focussing on the techniques used to create the show. A superb experience for all involved and an opportunity for our students forge links and work with another professional theatre company!
Year 6 girls from the school took part in role play and drama, handling artefacts from Egyptian times, and learning about the practices and beliefs of the people of Ancient Egypt, and why tombs were built. At the end of the day, Hope Hamilton (U3P) was ‘mummified’, in a re-enaction of the mummification process! 
As part of the ongoing appeal to raise money for the victims of Haiti, two students had the chance to bid for the job of Headmistress for the day. This fantastic opportunity was won by Emma Watkinson (U3P) and Ciara Hubble (U3N) who produced a very imaginative bid. Their report from the day is detailed below….



GCSE Dance Students from St Luke’s Science and Sports College in Exeter visited the Maynard in January to give girls in the Junior School some cheerleading lessons! The juniors had a go at various cheerleading jumps, stunts and routines and even tried the ‘human pyramid’ lift – which is not as easy as it looks!



