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Leigh On Sea News: National Awards Triumph – WESTCLIFF High School For Boys have triumphed at the National School Theatre Awards.

National Awards Triumph - WESTCLIFF High School For Boys have triumphed at the National School Theatre Awards.

WESTCLIFF High School For Boys have triumphed at the National School Theatre Awards.

Following last year’s success, Westcliff High School for Boys has triumphed yet again at the National School Theatre Awards (NTSA), winning a further two accolades with its 2025 production of “The Madness of George III” by Alan Bennett.

Described in the NSTA’s review as: “a magnificent mash-up of history’s greatest hits” and “real greatness in school theatre”, the production won Best Play, and Best Supporting Actor for Upper Sixth Student Ronnie, as one of the King’s doctors.

The awards were announced and presented at a glittering West End awards ceremony this week.

Director of Drama, Ben Jeffreys said: “This play is an English comic masterpiece, sparkling with Alan Bennett’s trademark wit and devilry.

“Our students involved in the production, from Years 7 to the Upper Sixth, worked extremely hard exploring characters, scenes, and narratives allowing them to tap into their creativity and imagination.

“Winning these awards is such a significant external endorsement of the calibre of the work produced at WHSB – something that everyone involved in the production should be extremely proud of.”

Headmaster Mike Skelly said: “I am delighted to say that Drama at WHSB continues to flourish with yet another School production being recognised as outstanding at a national level.

“These awards are very well deserved; they reflect the commitment, hard work and talent of our students and the production team, of which our entire School Community is exceptionally proud.”

Picture: Westcliff High School For Boys at the National School Theatre Awards.

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