STUDENTS at Brampton's William Howard School have been praised after their 'amazing performances' in the school's production. 

Students from year nine to year 13 brought to life Dennis Kelly's DNA on Thursday, November 28 with two different casts performing back-to-back shows. 

The production was originally due to open on Wednesday, November 27, however, due to a burst pipe at William Howard School and the school's subsequent closure the performance was re-scheduled.

(Image: William Howard School) Despite the disruptions to the rehearsals and the production's preparation, the students put on two 'amazing performances', with William Howard School's head of drama, dance, and performing arts Michelle Serrechia thanking students, staff, and parents for their dedication.

She said: "Well done to both casts for two amazing performances.

"As always, our students have amazed us with their hard work and dedication.”

(Image: William Howard School) "An enormous thank you goes to everyone, including, parents, site, and admin staff, who helped to make it happen, especially as lots of the parents and staff helped us strike the set at the end."

Michelle, alongside fellow drama teacher Rikki Inglesfield, helped bring Dennis Kelly's DNA to life, with some of the students involved expressing their delight at being involved and developing their skills.

(Image: William Howard School) Isla Watson, who played Lou in cast A, said: "Because it was a play, rather than a musical that we usually do, we were able to try different acting styles.

"The performances went really well, despite not having as much dress rehearsal time. Everyone was so supportive of each other.”

(Image: William Howard School) Jessica Ostle, who played Briony in Cast A, added: "It was a good experience - rehearsals were great fun and everyone got on really well. I’m sad it’s over now.

Sixth Form student, Lucy Harrison, who played Rikki, also said: "There was more pressure being set in the round and it felt quite exposing as you were visible the whole time, but it made it exciting to have different location settings on the stage.

(Image: William Howard School) "Everyone had to be responsible for knowing their lines really well.

"Even when you didn’t have a line, you had to make sure you were still performing.

"I didn’t have the biggest part, but I finished the play with a monologue, so I enjoyed the build-up to the ending."