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18 October 2024

Year 9 History and A level Drama trip to see Our Little Hour 

A group from Year 9 History and A-level Drama visited the BT Studio at the Oxford Playhouse to see a new musical, Our Little Hour, written by Dougie Blaxland and Scott Blaysis, with music by Chris Anthony. 

The amazing three-person cast brought to life the story of Walter Tull, the grandson of a Barbadian slave, who, after being orphaned at just eight years old, became the first Black British footballer and also the first from his background to be promoted as a British Army Officer. The creative use of simple costume changes and props created seamless transitions between roles, while the various accents and beautiful singing created a very dynamic and engaging performance. 

We all found the experience incredibly inspiring, making me want to explore more similar stories. 

There is a campaign to honour Walter Tull by awarding him the Military Cross and by erecting a statue in London if anyone is interested in signing the petition. 

Ellie (L6) 

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