The Drama Department is proud to celebrate the success of our IGCSE students, who recently won the Key Stage 4 FOBISIA Online Devising Competition, 2125: The Last City, hosted by Wellington College International School Bangkok. This is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the creativity, teamwork, and dedication shown by the students involved.
The competition invited students from across FOBISIA schools to respond to a creative stimulus, imagining the world one hundred years in the future: “The year is 2125, and you are living in The Last City. Humanity clings to its last surviving city. What stories will be told? Who survives? What has been lost, and what might still be found?” From this starting point, students were asked to create an original piece of theatre that explored their own interpretation of this imagined future.
Working in small groups, students developed short original performances. While the pieces were brief, the challenge was significant: they needed to work collaboratively, develop a clear narrative, and use performance skills to bring their ideas to life.
Our students embraced the challenge with imagination and enthusiasm. Through discussion, rehearsal, and experimentation, they shaped a performance that was both thoughtful and inventive. What stood out most was the strength of their ensemble work and the way they supported one another in developing the piece. It was a pleasure to see their ideas grow from an initial concept into a confident and engaging final performance.
I would like to congratulate Mysha D., Malaaika W. and Joshua G. for the energy and commitment they brought to the project. Opportunities like this allow students to take creative risks, work collaboratively, and experience the excitement of sharing their ideas with a wider audience. Their success is richly deserved, and they represented the school and the Drama Department with great pride.
I would also like to thank Mrs Garnett and Mrs Long, who supported the students during the rehearsal and filming process. Their administration, guidance and encouragement helped the students to shape their work and bring their ideas to life.
We are incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to seeing what our students create next.
Mrs Tamlyn Calder
Head of Drama