ILKLEY Grammar School's production The Snow Dragons is going to Doncaster CAST theatre on Tuesday, May 2.

The production, first performed in school to audiences in February, was part of National Theatre Connections which is one of the world’s largest celebrations of youth theatre. Both performances were well received and at the end of the second performance the company talked to National Theatre Connections Director Matthew Evans and Chris Holt, a Producer at Doncaster CAST. Matthew and Chris spoke highly of the production and said they were both completely engaged throughout. They spoke about the complexity of the singing, which was directed by IGS Music Teacher Rachel Yates, and how the songs charted the emotional journey of the play. The student actors who played the children were praised for the way they created their individual characters and the dynamics within the group; the tree chorus for their physical theatre storytelling and the way they held the production together, and the Technical Team for using sound and lighting to build and enhance the atmosphere.

Chris Holt said: “I thought it was a fantastic production which took me on the emotional journey of the characters.” He also praised the group as being the most professional school group he has ever seen doing Connections.

Co-Director and student Martha Baldwin said: “I am immensely proud of the cast and company for pulling off such great performances.”

The production is on at Doncaster CAST on Tuesday, May 2 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3.50 for under 25s and £6.50 for adults.