On Thursday 5 June 2025, Year 7 and Year 9 students were treated to an engaging incursion by the Australian Shakespeare Company. Designed to enhance our students’ understanding of Shakespeare as a playwright, the performance brought several iconic scenes to life, followed by insightful deconstructions that unpacked language, character, and dramatic techniques.

A highlight of the day was the high level of student involvement. Whether stepping into roles, discussing interpretations, or reacting to dramatic moments, students were active participants in the experience. This was clearly both educational and enjoyable.

"Our favourite part of the show was when some people got to be fairies. We learnt that Macbeth is very violent and we noticed that the actors put on good accents. We wondered how many scripts they had to memorise, and we thought that they have a lot of experience doing Shakespeare”. Lilly F and Aaliyah S, Year 7

"I absolutely loved the energy the actors brought to the performance!  It was fascinating to see how they interpreted Shakespeare’s writing in such a lively way. I learned that even centuries later, his stories still resonate with us, and I couldn’t help but wonder how he would react to our modern interpretations. Watching them, I thought about how important it is to keep these classic tales alive!” Chris C Year 7

"My favourite part of the play was the fight scene between Mercutio, Tybalt, and Romeo. Through this incursion, specifically in the time to ask questions afterwards, I learned that Mercutio is related to the Prince of Verona. I noticed that Shakespeare uses dramatic techniques to convey emotion, which is enhanced by the character's actions and expressions. The actors also improvised or altered their language to make the play more appealing to the audience of Year 9 students.” Finley G Year 9

As Shakespeare himself wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” On this day, our students stepped into the world of Shakespeare and embraced the roles with curiosity, humour, and enthusiasm.