Active EnglishLeisure and Cultural Services Department2016/17 School Performing Arts in Practice Scheme ( Active English English Drama in Practice Project )
Primary Schools - Peter Pan
In the centre of London who could have thought beyond your bedroom window, taking the second star to the right and then straight on ‘til morning, would take you to a world of mermaids, pirates, fairies, ticking crocodiles and flying boys!
When Wendy and her younger brothers, Michael and John Darling are tucked into bed by their canine nanny, Nana, they are surprised to see a young boy named Peter and his fairy friend, Tinkerbelle, at their bedroom window.
Peter teaches the Darling siblings how to fly, leading them to an extraordinary place... Neverland. It is place where people and fairies alike never grow up; a place where anything is truly possible with just a happy thought. Unfortunately, amongst such happiness the seas are sailed with hatred and evil. Villainous Captain Hook and his crew are set to defeat Peter, the Darling siblings and the Lost Boys (Peter’s Neverland friends).
A journey of self discovery, friendship and magic, join us on a remarkable adventure! Originally written by J.M Barrie, the story of Peter Pan has been adapted time again by: Disney animations, movie blockbusters and musical stage shows and now by Seals, the boy who never grew up is a tale much loved by all.
Secondary Schools - Sinbad
A notorious thief of the seven seas, Sinbad, is faced with the adventure of a life-time! On his attempt to steal the book of peace, the most valuable item to Syracuse and 11 other cities, he encounters a very old friend, Prince Proteus. Despite their history the Prince defends the book from Sinbad and his thieving crew. Sinbad is unsuccessful in his attempt but is greeted by Eris, the Goddess of Chaos; she offers him riches beyond his thieving dreams if he steals the book on her behalf.
Sinbad accepts her offer and follows the book which is under Prince Proteus’ safe guard back to Syracuse. On acting on his plan, Proteus intervenes and introduces Sinbad to his finance, Marina. Sinbad recognizes the woman and aborts his plan. Whilst departing, Eris frames Sinbad for the theft of the book; Sinbad is sentenced to death but Proteus takes his place. He believes in Sinbad’s claims of Eris’ evil hand.
Sinbad has 10 days to retrieve the book from Eris who resides on the edge of the Earth (Tartarus) to save Proteus from execution. The course is dangerous and temptation is around every corner.
