York secondary school shortlisted for national musical theatre award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

The Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement in Musical Theatre Provision.

The Joseph Rowntree School in York has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement in Musical Theatre Provision at the 2027 Music and Drama Education Awards. The award celebrates schools that make musical theatre central to their music and drama education, evaluating performance opportunities, educational value and community engagement.

The school's Vaudeville Performing Arts Faculty has staged more than 20 productions over more than 16 years, with casts of over 100 students from Years 7 to 13 each year. Previous shows have included Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR., We Will Rock You: School Edition, and Les Misérables School Edition. The school is currently rehearsing for Newsies: The Musical, which will be staged in February 2027.

Rachael Clarke, Assistant Headteacher, said the recognition reflected 'the hard work and dedication of countless staff and students over the years'. She described the productions as 'whole-school events, involving large casts and production crews, with support from across the school community'.

How it is being reported

• York secondary school shortlisted for prestigious national musical theatre awardThe Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement.York Press · 21 Oct, 05:00
• York secondary school shortlisted for prestigious national musical theatre awardThe Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 21 Oct, 05:00

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