BTEC Level 1 Performing Arts students have performed a stage adaptation of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah’s book ‘Face’.
Over 50 members of the public watched the performance, which took place at the drama studio at Harrow Weald campus on Monday 13 January.
‘Face’ is a story set in 1999 about a teenager called Martin who suffers facial injuries in a joyriding accident.
The novel was adapted into a play by Zephaniah and playwright Richard Conlon.
Mary Ling, head of curriculum for media and humanities said that the play at times posed a challenge for the students. “As the play is an ensemble piece, with all 20 actors on stage at all times, all the students had to work very closely together to create a real pace and excitement for the action and build trust in supporting each other. But in the end it was all worth it. The audience gave an enthusiastic response and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.”