Biddenham International School & Sports College

Biddenham, Bedford, UK

Drama Students Bring Home Drink-Driving Danger

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 J Brahmachari
Category: Drama - A2 Drama

A2 Drama students at Biddenham , Alisha Denton, Zoe Harbour and Abbie Aldridge took part in a mock-up crash as part of a drink drive campaign. These students were victims of a staged drinkdrive crash and were rescued from a car last Saturday night.

Firefighters, police and paramedics were in St Paul’s Square, Bedford, to dramatically bring home the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Fire crews, trained in using powerful cutting equipment to dismantle vehicles, took a car apart allowing access to the trapped ‘victims’. Bedfordshire Police then ‘arrested’ and ‘breathalysed’ the driver. The participants were played by actors from Biddenham Upper School which, supported by Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service (BLFRS), has produced a number of theatre productions related to road and fire safety. Specialist make-up depicting injuries was provided by the Bedford College theatrical department.

Bedfordshire On Sunday (source)

The campaign was also featured on local-news.tv:

This was a great acting opportunity for our students to take part as if they were involved in an actual accident and really tested their work in role. Not only did this demonstrate the students professionalism but also gave students an opportunity to do their bit for the community acting in an important partnership using theatre to educate.

Well done A2 Drama students, I am glad it was only a class act though!! The A2 Drama group will be on tour next week with their Theatre In Education act. They will be performing to 9 schools in Bedfordshire as part of their drama course.

Mrs Brahmachari
Head of Drama