Footighters'

The Footlighters' are a friendly group of parents who support the Drama Department here at Merchant Taylors’. We are involved with both senior and junior Drama productions as well as other school events such as the joint musical with St Helen’s, Duologues and the House Drama Competition. We organize and sell pre-show and interval refreshments and contribute to the ‘front of house’ welcome.

We also organise two major events every year so that you can get to know other parents and socialise together regardless of whether your son is involved in drama. Any money raised contributes to extras for the boys such as specialist Drama workshops, subsidised theatre trips or the new studio projector. We have in the past hosted a Bollywood Ball, an Abba night and traditionally a Comedy Evening with professional comedians many of whom have featured on TV and radio. This year we are planning a murder mystery evening (with some very special guests) and are looking at holding a drive-in movie night.

Footlighters' socialise as a group with our regular dinners and West End theatre trips. Last year a group went to ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ and another to ‘Come from Away’ with pre-theatre drinks of course!

We are always looking for more people to join us and come to our events. Getting involved doesn’t have to be arduous and you can do as little or as much as you’d like. Not only will you be helping the boys, but you’ll be making new friends and having fun along the way.

Whether you would like to join the mailing list or get actively involved please do get in touch. We look forward to meeting you!

Please contact footlighters@mtsn.org.uk