Pupils’ takes on the Bard showcased

Awardwinning entries to the University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival Otago section came together for a showcase on Thursday night, when Shakespearean tragedy was mixed with a modern twist. Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Otago regional representative Debbie Vercoe said this year the performances had to be split up because of Covid19, including moving the showcase to its own dedicated night. King’s High School was the overall winner for the 15minute scene category and Kavanagh College won the fiveminute scene category. Both groups would travel to Wellington in June to perform at the nationals. Photographer Gregor Richardson was there.

Performing a range of scenes from are King's High School pupils (from left) Chris Klemetson (17), Casey Jowsey (16), Toby Dobson (17), Alex PetersenSharp (17, obscured), Zed Ramsay (17), Daniel Honey (17), Cullan Rolton (17) and John Warman (16). Hamlet

Performing scene two from act five of Love’s Labour’s Lost are Columba College pupils (from left) director Grace Johntson (17), Leila Luckhurst (15), Olivia Davies (15), Monet Morrison (15) and Tessa Norton (14). The performance won the Denise Walsh Memorial Trophy for best ensemble and best costumes.