PERFORMING arts students from Bishop Perowne have been involved in a project designed to develop an understanding of the history of drama and theatre in their local area.

The 'living history' project has been run by Justin Hughes from the records and archives department at the Hive in Worcester.

He has worked with Year 8 students in several workshops to improve their interview techniques and introduce them to four local arts and drama practitioners.

At the end of the training workshops the students interviewed four visitors using a range of pre-planned questions aimed at finding out about the people and their work.

Across two days the students interviewed Rachael Savage, artistic director of Vamos Theatre Company, Charlotte Gregory, general manager for Vamos Theatre Company, Chris Jaeger, chief executive of Worcester Live at the Swan Theatre, and Ann Hasnip, a former art teacher at Bishop Perowne.

John Plant, assistant head and head of performing arts, said: "This has been an exciting project during which all of the students have learnt new skills and developed a deep understanding of our local heritage in theatre and the arts.

"It is hoped that it will also be a starting point for much bigger projects in the future.

"We offer a huge thank you to Justin Hughes for making this project possible and to all of our guests who gave up their time to visit college and to share their experiences with our students."