Senior pupils are busy preparing for their play ‘The Bubblegum Tree’.
We welcome you to view the trailer above for this exciting performance – a professional-level production by Truro School pupils, both on stage, and behind the scenes, where pupils have been engaged in tech, stage building and props.
The school will be presenting the play over 4 evenings, November 19th – 22nd, in The Burrell Theatre.
Secrets, spies, and a bubblegum tree that could change everything. Truro School drama department is proud to produce the second ever production of Jon Welch’s The Bubblegum Tree.
Berlin 1973. A divided Germany. The height of the Cold War. In East Berlin, an ambitious young choreographer plans to mount a ballet production that will amaze the world and prove to the corrupt West that East German culture is thriving and relevant in the successful Communist regime. Rehearsals begin, and a ground-breaking plan for a performance in West Berlin is hatched. But there are forces at work that cannot be ignored – the Stasi secret police are listening in, and in West Berlin, a group of reckless schoolkids are hatching a foolhardy plan that could jeopardise not only the project, but the lives of the dancers involved.
Mr Oldfield, Director of Drama at Truro School, says, “This is an amazing play and has only ever been performed once before. Jon Welch is an incredible playwright, and we are very lucky to be able to stage one of his works. Our cast has tackled a complex script, portraying a range of characters in the tense, divided Berlin of the Cold War. Our fabulous choreographer, Tee J Randal, has put them through their paces. They must represent a professional ballet company rehearsing for a major show. The choreography is expressive and requires the cast to fully invest in the world of the play. Designer Annie Lucas (Chicago) is sourcing a range of authentic 1970s costumes that will bring the company to life. We are staging the show in a dynamic configuration, with three-quarters in the round, fully immersing the audience in the action. The Bubblegum Tree is a captivating thriller set in a sinister regime, where the brightness of human life shines through. Sensitively written, with wit and authenticity, it is a theatrical treat.”
Tickets for the production are selling fast, so be sure to book yours!
"I wish to say a massive thank you for the help and support we were given. Everyone looked after us splendidly and without a doubt a good time was had by all. The facilities were excellent and the evening a great success, please take a deal of the credit for that outcome."
"Thank you so much for your hospitality in providing such excellent facilities for the AOTOS Access Day. We were very happy with the arrangements. The caretakers and catering staff were so approachable and willing to help."
"Wow! So many achievements and things to be proud of. We are delighted to have sponsored." Feedback when seeing printed edition of Terraces Magazine.
"We couldn't have asked for a better first night. The staff, were absolutely on top of everything even to the point of sending us all messages on Instagram to see what our needs were. Brilliant. Great venue, well run, nice crowd!"