The Chronicle no. 672

21 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

Will Webb Where were you beforeTeddies? At the Dragon. What House are you in and what are you studying? I’m in Kendall and I’m taking A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Geography. What extra-curricular activities are you involved in? I’m head of the Army section in the CCF and a member of the climbing club. I also co-run our pupil film society, Teddies on Camera (TOC), and work in The North Wall and the Hall on school plays, Saturday night activities and other events. Which school production have you enjoyed most in your time atTeddies? Fame! This was one of the first large productions I organised lighting for. The play was great fun to be part of because all of the cast and crew were constantly happy. The group dances and solo singers were seriously impressive and help from outside school made the production very professional.

What is the benefit of having The NorthWall on site? I am able to work alongside professionals in the theatre industry so I learn much more than I otherwise would. The staff there try to get us involved as much as possible Which drama teacher has had the biggest influence on you? Clive Stevenson. He’s not really a Drama teacher, but Clive is the technical manager of The North Wall. He is my main source of knowledge as well as being fun to work with. What is your dream venue to work in? I’ve always wanted to go to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the summer. It would be so busy and I would enjoy the challenge of having to set up in a new theatre in a very short space of time. A large event in the O2 with a massive budget would also be great fun! With more money you can hire better equipment which can give you a better end result.

Best thing aboutTeddies? The wide range of opportunities that School offers and therefore you are able to balance work and extra-curricular activities. Best thing about being at school in Oxford? We are not isolated from the ‘real’ world; some schools are in the middle of nowhere and the pupils can be unaware of what’s going on around them. What do you want to do after School? I have arranged to work in a secondary school in rural Nepal for a year before seeking a commission from the Army and hopefully joining The Rifles.