Garhwal Post honours
DEHRADUN, 2 Nov: St Jude’s School organised its Inter–House Senior School English Play Competition on Saturday, under the theme The Greatest Plays of All Time. The Event was a vibrant celebration of literature, theatre and artistic expression, providing Students with a platform to showcase their creativity, confidence and stage presence.
All four Houses participated enthusiastically, presenting distinctive theatrical productions inspired by celebrated literary works. Gardner House staged Kabuliwala, based on Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless story of the touching bond between Rahmat, an Afghan fruit seller and Mini, a young girl. Howard House presented The Boss Came to Dinner, popularly known as Chief Ki Dawaat, by Bhisham Sahni, highlighting social pretensions and family relationships through humour. Khanna House performed The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novella, exploring the conflict between good and evil. Lyons House brought mystery and suspense to the stage with A Night in the Inn, written by Lord Dunsany.
The performances were interspersed with musical presentations by Students, adding to the lively atmosphere. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Principal, M Gardner, along with the School Coordinators and Teachers. The plays were judged by A Singh and M Singh.
Addressing the Students, the Principal appreciated their enthusiasm, dedication, teamwork and commendable performances. She emphasised that theatre is not merely about storytelling but also about learning valuable lessons in life. She encouraged Students to continue exploring the world of theatre, allowing it to inspire them to question, imagine, empathise and grow into better human beings.
The Competition concluded with the much-awaited announcement of results. Lyons House emerged victorious, while Howard House secured the First Runners-Up position. Gardner House and Khanna House shared the Second Runners-Up position. The Best Actor Award was jointly conferred upon Arjit Solanki and Hitesh Bhandari, while Sanvi Rawat received the Best Actress Award. The winners were recognised for their outstanding portrayals, remarkable stage presence and exceptional acting skills.
The Event proved to be a memorable celebration of the performing arts, highlighting Students’ literary appreciation, creativity and collaborative spirit. It offered young performers a valuable opportunity to develop their communication skills, confidence and self-expression while bringing some of the world’s finest literary works to life.
