LIVING the dream – King Edward’s Witley pupil Jonathan Chan has won a place at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Jonathan, who designed the school’s 2018 West Side Story production (see right), has supported his academic drama and theatre studies with practical work experience among top industry professionals at theatres across the West End, including placements with Olivier and Tony award winners.

Drama plays a leading role at the school and his achievement comes at a time when provision is being extended to include technical theatre. New director of drama Lynsey Cleaves, has introduced ‘Tech Club’ – open to all ages – to extend pupils’ theatre skills and is also transforming the backstage Green Room of Charter Hall into a 60-seater theatre studio.