There was magic in the air, when students from Smithdon High School enjoyed a theatre trip to London’s West End to see a spell-binding production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

The 44 students ranged in age from Years 7 to 11, and were accompanied by our Head of Drama, Vicky Proctor, along with Drama Teacher Kayleigh Brown, and Learning Support Assistants John Britton and Heather Burrows.

“It was an opportunity to see live theatre at its best,” said Mrs Proctor. “Also, the production is finishing in late September and being amalgamated into one show, so this was a fabulous chance for students to see Cursed Child as it was originally intended, as a two-part production.”

Our school, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, organises regular theatre trips for students, with this one made possible thanks to support from Heacham Youth and Community Trust.

“For some students, this was their first time visiting our capital city, and so the experience was incredible for them,” added Mrs Proctor.

“The show itself is truly magical, and all the students were in awe and amazement. They also enjoyed the interval at McDonald’s!”