Hoan Kiem Drama Spectacle

Written by Jemimah Beardwood and Jessica van den Brink. Photographed by Aincre Evans.

On Friday 13^th, the Grade 10 drama class performed as living statues and mimes by Hoan Kiem Lake in order to experience drama at its purest.

007 — Still as statues were Miss Drodz’s 10th grade drama class on Friday 13th by Hoan Kiem lake.

004 — Snapping holiday pictures with the group.

008 — “It was great to see people interacting and was a totally different experience, though it was increadibly hot.” – 10th Grader Emma Simson.

006 — The local looney begins singing around the group and their composure falters, though they persevere as he gets chased away by local authorities.

005 — A mass of locals and tourists alike gather to watch the spectacle in the square.

001 — After the motionless tableau the students launched into a mime scene which including daily life, mirroring each other and the famous ‘stuck in a box’

003 — Silent actions intrigued the crowd and allowed free interpretation.

002 — A daring passer-by even attempted to join the fun by miming his own skit with the student.

009 — The outing brought an unexpected result as it even stopped traffic.

010 — Though there was a slight change in plans, the afternoon was a success and proved to be a useful social experiment.

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About the Contributors

Jemimah Beardwood, Editor

Jemimah Beardwood is a 10^th grader currently attending UNIS. She originally came here from Chester, England and has since been enjoying Hanoi, its culture, and all of the other interesting things it has to offer. She loves swimming, playing the clarinet, running, reading, and chocolate.

Aincre Evans, Editor

Aincre Evans, from Wales, is a 10^th grader at UNIS interested in writing. Evans' likes include Anime, poker, playing football and playing basketball. She is in the process of writing a science fiction book that is currently at the planning stages.

Jessica van den Brink, Editor

Jessica Van Den Brink is from South Africa, and a grade 10 student in United Nations International School. She came to UNIS in January, 2012, and has lived in Russia, Brazil before coming to UNIS. Van Den Brink’s goal is to improve on reporting skills and contribute to the local community through sharing opinions and ideas in a shared space.

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