Young performers to take to the Chichester streets

Youth members of the “drama school with a heart for all ages” will be performing a range of skits, mimes and devised pieces outside the Market Cross between 2.15pm and 5pm.

First up are pupils from The Royal Court group (aged eight-ten) who will be performing three comic mimes based on the style of the French mime artist Marcel Marceau. Then The Globe group (aged 11-13) will perform three physical theatre pieces based on the theme of Disney’s Into the Woods.

Dramatis principal Suzy Duxbury said: “In addition to giving pupils an audience again, the light-hearted performances will bring a buzz back to the high street after such a tough year. By demonstrating the social benefits of drama, the school aims to encourage more local residents to join the drama school which includes both a youth and adult programme of activities.

“We want to give our pupils the opportunity to perform again safely whilst bringing some much-needed joy to passers-by. We also want to show locals how much fun drama can be, ahead of the launch of our autumn term in September.”