Castle Newnham is proud to offer the award-winning 4SIXTEEN Theatre Company. High quality, professional standard productions that fosters a love for the performing arts in pupils from across both our primary and secondary phases. Pupils have the opportunity to develop their talents onstage or contribute backstage in various capacities, including set design, costume creation, lighting and other technical aspects. Led by a dedicated 4SIXTEEN Theatre Company Coordinator and supported by a team of experienced teachers, artists and volunteers, 4SIXTEEN provides a professional and enriching environment for pupils to explore their creativity and hone their performance skills.

The 2024-25 season will be Guys and Dolls (Year 8 to 11), Peter Pan (Year 3 and 4) and Mary Poppins (Year 5 to 7)

To purchase tickets, please visit the box office

To read reviews of previous productions please visit the NODA website

Previous productions have included: Oliver (2024), GHOST (2024), Goldilocks (2024), SIX Teen Edition (2023 & 2022), Sister Act (2023), Jack and the Beanstalk (2023), Aladdin (2023), Legally Blonde (2022), Matilda (2022), Cinderella (2022), The Addams Family (2020), We Will Rock You (2019), Singin' in the Rain (2018), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2018), The Railway Children (2017), The Lion King (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2015), Oliver (2014), Little Shop of Horrors (2013) and Bugsy Malone (2012). 

Awards:

• Best Youth Production - The Lion King - 2016
• Nominated Best Youth Production - The Railway Children - 2017
• Best Youth Production - Singin in the Rain - 2018
• Best Youth Performer - We Will Rock You - 2019
• Best Youth Performer - The Addams Family - 2020
• Nominated Best Youth Production - Legally Blonde - 2021
• Highly Commended Best Musical Performance - Oliver - 2024
• Best Youth Performance - Oliver - 2024
• Best Youth Performance - GHOST - 2024
• Highly Commended - Best Costume and Make up - Oliver - 2024
• Special Recognition Award - 4SIXTEEN Theatre Company - 2024