On Wednesday 1 December, the Great Hall was transformed into a dark and eerie Victorian room where all six Year 8 classes gathered to hear tales of Gothic horror from Rupert Mason of Redheart Theatre. Dressed in period costume and lit by a flickering candle, Mr Mason performed three Gothic Tales: The Red Room by HG Wells; The Signalman by Charles Dickens; and The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe, the quintessential Gothic writer.
Pupils sat in the dark with rapt attention and gave out gasps at the sound of sudden bumps and creaking doors that were created by the ingenious sound effects. The immersive and engaging storytelling will undoubtedly inspire the pupils as they learn about Gothic literature in English class and submit their own work for the forthcoming Gothic Writing competition.
The Alleyn's Schools Group
We are delighted that Oakfield Prep School will join the Alleyn’s Schools Group as Alleyn’s Oakfield from September 2025. Find out more about this new chapter for junior education in Dulwich.
Last updated on 17 06 2025 at 05:45
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