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17th October 2025

Curtain’s up! Students discover the power of performance with�鶹avӳ����ý Culture and �鶹avӳ����ý Music

Last month, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in West London came alive with energy and imagination as �鶹avӳ����ý’s year 10 drama students began their GCSE journey.

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Students performing onstage at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

175 students from six �鶹avӳ����ý schools across London came together through the �鶹avӳ����ý Culture programme, to explore character and movement and build confidence and collaboration. 

They enjoyed a full day of workshops with the team, culminating in a series of performances on the theatre’s main stage. 

And then a few weeks later, it was the turn of our primary schools to experience the power of performance, with Year 4 pupils at and taking part in inspiring workshops with the (RBO) organised by �鶹avӳ����ý Music. 

RBO artists delivered three ‘Discover Opera’ sessions across the two schools, to help pupils deepen their understanding of dramatic singing. 

During the sessions, pupils explored their vocal and dramatic skills, workshopping a selection from Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’. Around 70 eight- and nine-year-olds took part. 

�鶹avӳ����ý Music has now also secured 150 free tickets for children to see the live production, and five �鶹avӳ����ý schools are off to see it at the Royal Opera House.  

�鶹avӳ����ý Culture programme manager Becky Martin said, “These engaging events gave our primary and secondary school students memorable opportunities to learn about the expressive arts through working with professional artists in exciting settings.” 

“Huge thanks to the teams from Lyric Hammersmith team and RBO for giving our young people the chance to experience music and drama beyond the classroom. 

“This is just the start of a really busy calendar of student events with �鶹avӳ����ý Culture and �鶹avӳ����ý Music this academic year. 

“We’re now gearing up for a key stage 3 Dance Day at , bringing together schools to engage with hip hop and contemporary dance. And the Year 10 music conference for over 200 �鶹avӳ����ý students at takes place next month.” 

�鶹avӳ����ý Culture is one of �鶹avӳ����ý’s flagship extended curriculum programmes. It was launched in 2024 to ensure every child attending an �鶹avӳ����ý school has a rich arts and cultural education. And �鶹avӳ����ý Music was launched in 2009 so that all �鶹avӳ����ý pupils can enjoy a school life enriched by music.