Friday 1 February 2008

Who killed the Caretaker?

A dead caretaker and an array of well-motivated,
potential murderers but who was the killer?

The Murder Mystery Evening, hosted by King James’s School Parent Teacher Association in association with the school’s Drama Department, performed at the school earlier this month, drew a highly appreciative audience of sleuths to solve the whodunit – “Who Killed the Caretaker”?

The participating audience enjoyed a display of superb acting skills directed by Jo Davies & supported by Mike Bindon, Head of Drama. The troupe of talented actors comprised Charles Hanks, Emma Penman, Steven Pennock, Katie Pritchard, Dan Renton, Victoria Rhodes, Joel Rimmer and Sara Taylor.

A tempting range of refreshments and a well-stocked bar kept the audience fuelled in their hunt for the murderer and accomplice who were finally revealed to be Gerald Clarkson (Drama Teacher) & Rosemary Fieldmouse (Art Teacher).

There were prizes judged & awarded by Mike Bindon for “Best Comedy Answer”, “Best Children’s Team” and “Murder Mystery Quiz Winners”. Overall super sleuths for the evening were “The Magnifiers” comprising Fay Beese & her daughter Robyn, Lydia Bell, Lucy Chandler, Kimberley & Fred Greenaway.

A huge thank you to all those who helped out or came to the event which raised a total of over £450 for the Parent Teacher Association funds and which showcased the versatility and range of acting talent within the school.

A wonderful example of pupils, teachers & parents working in association for the good of the school.