An Exclusive Interview with Ian Trafford, Director of Performing Arts at Queen’s College, on the Upcoming Production of Chicago
As Queen’s College gears up for its highly anticipated production of Chicago, we sat down with Director of Performing Arts Ian Trafford (Pictured above on the set of Chicago), to…
Brian Cresswell Music Festival
Whilst this half term has steadily drawn to a close for our pupils, the musicians of Queen’s have built in momentum, showcasing their talents at the Brian Cresswell Music Festival….
Strings Concert
This week saw the second in our series of sectional music concerts of the year, with all things String! 33 pupils from across the prep and senior school performed to…
Music Scholars Guzheng Workshop
This week, senior musicians and performing arts scholars welcomed Lydia Sun to showcase the wonders of the Guzheng, an ancient Chinese instrument. The instrument was donated to the school over…
A Magical Success: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Queen’s College
Last updated on 6th January 2025
Last week, Queen’s brought magic to life with a spectacular sell-out production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The four performances drew a combined audience of over 2,000 people,…
Queen’s College Triumphs at 111th Taunton Festival of Arts – Drama Festival
Over 100 students from Queen’s College entered the 111th Taunton Festival of Arts – Drama Festival last week, making a remarkable impression with their performances. With over 300 entrants in…
St Cecilia Concert
Music continues to thrive at Queen’s , and the inaugural St Cecilia’s whole school concert on Sunday, 17 November, was a true celebration of talent and creativity. The standard of…
Harry Potter Rehearsals in Full Swing
The magic is starting to form on stage as the final preparations take place for the epic production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’. From costume creation to choreographing…
House Singing
In true Queen’s fashion, the Senior School closed an exciting half-term with an explosive event – the annual House Singing competition! After a week of outstanding performances in the Performing…
Performing Arts Festival Week 2024
For the second year, this half term has concluded with the spectacular Performing Arts Festival, beginning with the West End Work. Mr Trafford retains strong connections with the entertainment industry…