The Comedy About a Bank Robbery

Posted: 6th October 2016

Mercenary Mayhem

Aoife Pedreschi, Lower V Alpha, reports on the recent theatre visit to ‘The Comedy About a Bank Robbery’:

‘On Wednesday 28th September 2016, the GCSE drama students visited the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus. It was there that we saw ‘The Comedy about a Bank Robbery’, directed by Mark Bell, and performed by Mischief Theatre. The play featured slapstick comedy and farce that required very complicated choreographed comedy, staging and acting. Ramona in Lower V Alpha said ‘I really enjoyed the fact that they made such a funny scene out of a bad situation.’ A comedy of errors ran throughout the play, resulting in the audience laughing at its progressing mayhem. Karina in Lower VA said ‘I really liked the set design and how they showed what it’s like in Minneapolis at night.’

bank-robbery

The set of the play was cleverly transformed throughout during live singing skilfully conveying the charming 50s/60s context.   Mrs Sumpter, PA to the Headmistress said, “The jokes come thick and fast, many are corny but the actors are so enthusiastic and talented and there is so much theatrical set invention that even the most overused gag earns its keep.” Overall, it was an amazing play that was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

 

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Strengthening Our Community: The Return of Boys to our Preps and Pre-Preps

We are excited to share that, from September 2026, boys will begin moving up from our Nursery into Reception, marking the gradual reintroduction of boys into our Prep and Pre-Prep School.

This step reflects growing interest from families who value our strong holistic ethos and unique grounds and setting and would like their sons and daughters to share their educational journey together.

At St Augustine’s, our strong sense of community, academic excellence, and deep care for each individual child remain at the heart of everything we do. This is a natural evolution of our school rather than a change to who we are, building on our strengths and allowing us to offer the same joyful, inspiring education to even more children.