The corridors are suddenly full of strange, surreal wonders. A large white rabbit, a figure in a top hat, a gaudy Queen of Hearts, two very fat fellows in very silly suits, and a group of 7th years dressed as chess pieces.
Wha’ppen?
Is this school’s new dress code?
Or Ofsted on one of their short, sharp shocks?
Or are they just visiting loonies?
Nope. They’re wandering theatricals. Pupils rehearsing for the school play, the winter pantomime, a loose and rather scary version of Alice in Wonderland. Always the highlight of the year, this starts next week. Drama teachers have devised a thrilling show for the whole school, all years, all faiths, all genders. Many pupils have downed tools and fled the curriculum completely. Bliss.
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