Tower Players News Today

Friends of Appley said the support from the local community was brilliant and it was great to see so many people enjoying the beautiful green space

The play tells the story of Ada Lovelace, a young woman destined to become one of the first computer programmers.

Performance directed by James Brandon, chair and professor of theatre, and music director James Holleman, chair and professor of music.

And sing. And dance. The Tower Players, the schools performing arts group, is putting on "Emma: A Pop Musical," a "Clueless"-esque twist on Jane Austens classic novel featuring the music of, among others, Whitney Houston, Shania Twain and Katy Perry.  No matter what the school and no matter what the show, putting a high school production together is a lot of work. In a pandemic, with virtual rehearsals, its even more challenging. And then, after all that additional effort, students have to...