Pupils Take Centre Stage At Leamington Festival

The event took place at Dale Street Methodist Church and the children performed in front of unfamiliar audiences with commendable confidence and skill. Standards were high and there were a large number of entries from a number of different schools. On both days, Crackley Hall had children competing across many different classes.

Drama teacher, Nicola Wildey, commented, “Crackley had a very successful two days. The competition is to such a very high standard, but this year the children have absolutely smashed it.  They all did brilliantly not just the winners but also all those who gave up their Saturday and gave their very best.”

Crackley’s highlights included:

Humorous Verse

Lily-Bryson and Elsie Roots 3rd in Under 8s

Sebastian Lloyd-Evans 1st in the Under 10s

Martha Summers 2nd in Under 10s

Francesca Kelly 1st in Under 13s

Verse and Prose

Marley Hardwick 1st in Under 8s

Cadie Hardwick 1st in Under 10s

Hannah Wildey 2nd in Under 13s

Prose Speaking

Isabella came 2nd in Under 11s

Francesca came 2nd in Under 13s

Verse Speaking

Aaron came 2nd in Under 9s

Sebastian came 2nd in Under 11s

Neve and Kiki came joint 3rd in Under 11s

Our Crackley Hall Players, the Acting Ensemble, Hannah Wildey, Amisha Modi, Cadie Hardwick, Jorja Parris and Martha Summers, also came first with their final performance of ‘Daisy Pulls It Off’ in the Group Acting Scene.  The girls were presented with a very grand trophy.

Mrs Wildey continued, ““These results mean that this year we have received 5 x 1st prizes, 6 x 2nds and 3 x 3rds, what an amazing performance. Well done Crackley Hall!”