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]
Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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