The Lord Of The Flies – A Production by Lancing College

When I heard that the Lancing theatre was showing an immersive performance of The Lord of the Flies, I was excited and intrigued to know what the experience was going to be like and how it would be achieved in our theatre: I was not disappointed. The intense and vivid imagery created by the superb acting and engulfing set was enough to make me believe I was really in and amongst the confused, lost and barbaric children. 

The constant changing of the actors’ positions on stage and the alternating use of set – from the shabby and run down shelter to the roaring fire of the survivors – were utilised masterfully to create an emotional rollercoaster laced with tension, passion and innocence. Moreover, the fact that the audience were placed in and amongst the action created a surreal and claustrophobic experience that left you feeling like a third-party viewer on the crumbling world of these children. 

The incredible acting of the Fourth Formers enhanced the experience, with each actor embodying the characters and portraying their individual traits in an expert and naturalistic way. This made the plot easy to understand and utterly enchanting to watch due to the clashing and attraction of personalities that destroyed and formed friendships, which ultimately lead to murder. 

This truly was a theatrical experience like no other I have had inside or outside the College. The masterful directing of Mr Beeby, expert use of lighting and sound from Mr Chandler, and the undeniable talent of all the members of the cast created an atmosphere and mood that left me pondering about the story of those lost children for days after.

Written by Monty T, Fifth Form