Gaudy Programme 2018

GAUDY 2018 WARDEN’S INTRODUCTION

Gaudy Week is always a tremendous finale to the academic year – this summer’s programme is as sparkling and exuberant as ever. Thank you for joining us to share in the impressive endeavours of our pupils and staff. New for 2018, the LAMDA presentations feature an eclectic

range of acting monologues and musical theatre; and the

Songwriters’ Collective showcases the very best of our emerging young talent. With titles such as If my heart is my wealth, then it’s corrupt, spoilt , there is no doubt that we are promised emotionally-charged performances. The productions pack equal punch, taking us to the very core of the human condition: the humour and tragedy of a South London community in Louis de Bernières’ Sunday Morning at the Centre of the World and the dizzying scope of the summer festival experience in a new play by Sam Potter, Someone, Somewhere . Elsewhere, we enjoy the final of the Warden’s Project; thought- provoking presentations on sustainability and girls’ education worldwide; the wildly popular Dance Showcase; two magnificent Gaudy Concerts; Jazz, Rock and Close Harmony performances; and, of course, sporting action in a busy week of cricket, and racing at Henley Royal Regatta. It takes all of us to make Teddies what it is: pupils, parents, staff, Governors, former pupils, our local community, and friends and supporters from many walks of life. Each of us plays our part. Thank you to all of you for another remarkable year in North Oxford. Stephen Jones

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