Bryanston’s C (Year 10) pupils gave three wonderful performances of Hopes & Dreams, the school’s 2026 C year play, in the Robson Fisher Studio from 4 to 6 June.
Written and directed by Duncan Fowler-Watt, the production was a lively, thoughtful and humorous exploration of growing up. Developed through a series of workshops, the play was shaped by the cast themselves, with pupils contributing their own ideas and experiences to help create a script that felt authentic, relevant and full of energy.
The production explored themes that strongly resonate with young people today, including relationships with parents and siblings, academic and peer pressures, increasing dependence on technology, and the anxieties, excitements, hopes and dreams that come with adolescence.
The cast performed with confidence and excellent comic timing, capturing both the humour and the more reflective moments of the piece. Their ability to bring honesty and personality to the production made it a highly engaging and memorable experience for the audiences who attended.
Classics and Drama teacher, Duncan Fowler-Watt, said: “It has been a huge pleasure to work with this group of pupils on this production. They are a very talented year group who worked extremely hard throughout the rehearsal process and their outstanding performances provided exciting proof of what Bryanston students can achieve when their talent is accompanied by teamwork, enthusiasm and commitment. The five family members excelled in their very demanding roles and the rest of the cast brought admirable energy and humour to all the different parts they played. I am very proud of all that they achieved and I am very excited to see what they will produce on stage in the future.”
The production was a celebration of young people’s voices and creativity, and a fitting showcase of the talent, imagination and teamwork within the C year group.
