I am not a great fan of musicals. However, the joy that they bring to others, including my wife and children is undeniable.
As a head teacher of a boys’ secondary school I see on a daily basis the enormous benefits that participants and audience gain from engaging in all aspects of performing arts. Drama is at the very core of our recent success as a school. It gives students of all abilities a creative outlet, a sense of pride and of self-worth. I have always been conscious of the threat of hyper-masculinity in my school and the performing arts are the perfect vehicle for young men to express emotion, develop a sense of belonging and to learn how to support a wider team.
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