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Under the Skin: Analysis of Film Form, Narrative and Ideology

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Operation Mincemeat. Fortune Theatre, London Tuesday, 22 September. Years 9 to 13

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Paddington The Musical Savoy Theatre, London Thursday, 15 April 2027. Years 7 & 8

Harry Potter (One Part) Palace Theatre, London Wednesday, 13 January 2027.

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Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Sixth Form students 16 - 19 Bursary criteria information 2026 - 2027

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