Design and Drama Collaboration for This Year’s Shakespeare on the Lawn
Our Design and Drama department have once again collaborated to design and create not only the programme for this year’s Shakespeare on the Lawn, Love’s Labour’s Lost, but merchandise which can be purchased on both nights of the show.
The brief:
Members of our Drama department visited Year 10 Design students Jago, Charlotte, Emma, Sukie and Abigail, to deliver their brief: Focus to be on the Roman God of Love, Cupid, as a symbol of love to reflect elements of the play.
The Design and Creation:
Students set about designing individual stylised cupids, which would feature on the front cover of the show programme. These designs were then translated to a set of merchandise, including a ceramic coaster, ceramic fridge magnet and an 11oz mug.
For the merchandise in particular they’ve been able to make use of the skills they’ve already acquired using the sublimation printer and heat press; everything has been made in-house.
Each of these items make the perfect souvenir and memento from this year’s show, for not only our students but everyone who’s been involved and all those coming to watch.
The collaboration has given our students the perfect opportunity to showcase their creative skills as designers, commenting on their creations Mrs Cracknell shared,
“It’s been incredible working with these students on the programme and merch, they’ve absolutely loved the entire process, from the brief to the creation and the sale, it’s a real-life experience for them that underpins everything they’re learning about in the classroom. It’s also great to work so closely with the Drama department and students, we’re excited for everyone to see what they’ve created and the finished items will be revealed on the first night of the show.”
We look forward to welcoming everyone into School on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 July, for Year 9’s Shakespeare on the Lawn, Love’s Labour’s Lost. Tickets can be booked at ticketsource.co.uk/woodbridge-school-drama/.
