LOVE FOR GRC
PRODUCTIONS
The show was absolutely amazing, Bella loved every minute… so did I!
— Gina, Parent
LIVE PRODUCTIONS
Original Hip Hop Theatre
2017
UN4GHETTOBLE
"Your brain has more connections, interspersed,
than there are stars in the Universe."
But what if they were lost?
Inspired by the power & fragility of the human brain, UN4GHETTOBLE explores how, in a maze of memories, it is possible to find yourself - and maybe save someone else.
"The whole production was just fabulous!"
- Audience Member
Community Arts Festival
2016
GAP FESTIVAL
Original authentic Street Dance & Creative Theatre piece celebrating 'British Summertime' performed as part of the grand finale in a community arts festival.
Preceded by an open workshop in street dance sparking a spontaneous dance battle between GRC students and their awesome Dads in celebration of Fathers' Day!
"The fact that they all join in is a testament to your ethos & culture building."
- Thom, Street Dancer
Original Sight Specific Theatre Piece
2015
PIRATES
Original script devised in collaboration with the GRC Youth Theatre students to travel with an audience down the banks of the River Thames.
The play rose through the levels of a Pirate Ship introducing various characters along the way, from Ship's Rats to the Captain - and even a mermaid - all in pursuit of treasure!
"The performances were all brilliant - every single one of them."
- Audience Member
film PRODUCTIONS
Original Spoken Word
2020
2020 vision
GRC's Advanced Youth Theatre Company wrote and performed this original spoken word piece as a reflection of 2020; the challenges, rainbows and all.
Our aim was to explore and harness our individual experiences to create a positive, powerful testimony of the year, unprecedented in many ways.
Seven eloquent and inspiring voices of the next generation.
Part of our Virtual Season, Autumn 2020.
"One of the best bits of my week."
- Student
Original Silent Movie
2018
police station
A silent movie devised and performed by some of our Youth Theatre students.
Inspired by Charlie Chaplin the students explored skills in mime, facial expression and body language. They devised the story, developed scenes and filmed across a term.
These fun short films showcase the creativity and enthusiasm of our younger actors.
"How fantastic!"
- Audience Member
Original Short Film
2018
TRUTH & LIES
An original short written and performed by our Advanced Youth Theatre members.
Students explored high conflict scenes, devised a situation, improvised around characters and objectives, wrote the script, created a shooting schedule and crewed camera, sound, continuity, costume and props as well as taking on the roles of director and AD. All created and shot within our weekly Youth Theatre classes.
"A fun and memorable experience."
- Student
Original Scene
2020
going virtual
GRC's Intermediate Youth Theatre Company wrote and performed this original piece, embracing 'the screen' and the online technology that has been so significant a part of 2020.
Our aim was to have fun exploiting the form of our online classes, and use the circumstances to our advantage.
A creative and imaginative piece achieving just that!
Part of our Virtual Season, Autumn 2020.
"One of the best bits of my week."
- Student
Original Short Film
2018
FAMILY & FRIENDS
An original short written and performed by our Advanced Youth Theatre members.
Students explored high conflict scenes, devised a situation, improvised around characters and objectives, wrote the script, created a shooting schedule and crewed camera, sound, continuity, costume and props as well as taking on the roles of director and AD. All created and shot within our weekly Youth Theatre classes.
"It was really nice to see the students working so well together."
- Parent
Original Silent Movie
2018
the holiday
A silent movie devised and performed by some of our Youth Theatre students.
Inspired by Charlie Chaplin the students explored skills in mime, facial expression and body language. They devised the story, developed scenes and filmed across a term.
These fun short films showcase the creativity and enthusiasm of our younger actors.
"There is clearly so much thought that goes into all the performances."
- Parent
Original Short Film
2018
THE OTHER SIDE
An original short written and performed by our Advanced Youth Theatre members.
Students explored high conflict scenes, devised a situation, improvised around characters and objectives, wrote the script, created a shooting schedule and crewed camera, sound, continuity, costume and props as well as taking on the roles of director and AD. All created and shot within our weekly Youth Theatre classes.
"It was exciting and I learned lots."
- Student