--- title: Stars of stage and screen | Redmaids' High School description: Drama here at Redmaids High has progressed from the stage to the screen, with two of our students securing professional acting roles. image: https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Author%20visit%20and%20sixth%20form%20drama%20students%20027-450_th.jpg --- [![Black left aligned RHS GDST logo](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/Black%20left%20aligned%20RHS%20GDST%20logo.png?width=215&height=100&name=Black%20left%20aligned%20RHS%20GDST%20logo.png "Black left aligned RHS GDST logo")](https://www.redmaidshigh.co.uk/) [Back to Main Site](https://www.redmaidshigh.co.uk/) [![Redmaids' High School](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Redmaids_High_School_April2021/images/mobile-logo.png?width=270&height=472&name=mobile-logo.png "Redmaids' High School")](https://www.redmaidshigh.co.uk/) [Back to Main Site](https://www.redmaidshigh.co.uk/) [\< Back to Blog](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/) # Stars of stage and screen [![Stars of stage and screen](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Author%20visit%20and%20sixth%20form%20drama%20students%20027-450_th.jpg)](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/UserFiles/Images/NewsImages/Author%20visit%20and%20sixth%20form%20drama%20students%20027.JPG?637148592510000000) Drama here at Redmaids' High has progressed from the stage to the screen, with two of our students securing professional acting roles. Former Head Girl and recent Year 13 leaver Niki (pictured right) stars in *Blinded by the Light,* which is currently showing in cinemas across the country. Directed by Gurinder Chadha (of *Bend it like Beckham* fame), the film features a Muslim family and considers racism in the 1980s with Niki playing the part of 17 year old Shazir. The film comes highly recommended by the many staff and students who have seen it, with many of them commenting on how delighted they were that Niki had such a big part.   Niki herself described the filming experience as ‘crazy’, but said, “Gurinder was a really supportive director which helped a lot, as did my experience of working with the National Youth Theatre.” Meanwhile, Mollie in Year 13 is currently appearing in ITV’s production of Jane Austen’s *Sanditon,* which came about after our Head of Drama, Ms McCormack, was contacted by casting agent Sarah Counsell, with details of an open casting call for teenage actors from Bristol. As Ms McCormack said, “We have a wealth of acting talent here, which we really nurture and develop, and that allows us to stage school productions of an exceptionally high standard. “Securing professional work is a natural next step for some of our students.” ***Sanditon* is airing on Sunday nights at 9pm on ITV, and is also available on the ITV Hub. *Blinded by the Ligh*t is currently in cinemas nationwide.**   Date Posted: 9 September, 2019 [Share](http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/news-article/stars-of-stage-and-screen) ## Articles for: ![Tennis ace Connie is a smashing volunteer | Redmaids' High School](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Connie%20pic%20with%20Sandi%20Proctor%20edited%20-450_th.png?width=770&name=Connie%20pic%20with%20Sandi%20Proctor%20edited%20-450_th.png) **Tennis ace Connie is a smashing volunteer | Redmaids' High School** Date Posted: 17 September, 2019 READ MORE ![Taking the plunge | Redmaids' High School](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/P9270184%20edited%20-450_th.jpg?width=770&name=P9270184%20edited%20-450_th.jpg) **Taking the plunge | Redmaids' High School** Date Posted: 2 October, 2020 READ MORE ![Sustainability: Insights from a Big Documentary Cinematographer](https://news.redmaidshigh.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Dec-10-2025-04-15-39-2501-PM.png?width=770&name=2-Dec-10-2025-04-15-39-2501-PM.png) **Sustainability: Insights from a Big Documentary Cinematographer** Date Posted: 11 December, 2025 This term has been an inspiring one for our Eco Reps and Environmental Captains, who have been busy driving... 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