On Monday, 5th March, 5th year English students visited The Helix in DCU to see Macbeth. John Nolan reviews the play.
Watching Second Age's modern retelling of Shakespeare's best-known tragedy, I was simultaneously entertained and disappointed.
Entertained because of some great acting (Will Irvine as Macbeth), some nice touches like music from Radiohead and a really impressive slow-motion technique shot helped bring the action home to the audience.
Disappointed due to some bad acting (Lady Macbeth was more confused than devious), failure to use lighting properly and the failure to bring home the tragedy of Macbeth to the audience.
To sum up I do recommend this play for all the positives mentioned. However, don't be surprised if you do walk out of the theatre feeling they could have done something more.
John Nolan (5th Year)
[Photo: Ms. Reynolds]
In the run up to the state exams, Stratford's Wellbeing Team draws your attention to the suite of resources on gov.ie under the heading of Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff.
As is tradition at this time of year, the annual rounders game took place between our outgoing 6th Years and Teachers. Despite great efforts by our 6th years and some fabulous play, Teachers came out victorious. Fair play to all who played in this game.
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Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
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