help with the purchase of a land-rover in Tanzania. Drama Department A successful modern twist on an old classic saw pupils in Year 8 and 9 praised by the manager of the Shakespeare Festival when they performed Macbeth at the Taliesin Theatre in Swansea. Their contemporary version featured dancing witches who rocked around the cauldron to songs such as "Soulja Boy", "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Rock Star". The idea was to make the play more accessible and enjoyable for teenagers. The cast was praised for their mature performances and the manager of the Shakespeare Festival recommended that some of them try for the National Youth Theatre when they are 16. Performances such as The Wizard of Oz in 2019, Hairspray in 2020 and Annie in 2022 have been a notable part of the drama department. Notable pupils :Category:People educated at Bishop Hedley High School Mark Serwotka (Aberdare), Current general secretary Public and Commercial Services Union Kristian Dacey (Merthyr), Current Welsh Rugby Union hooker Robert Sidoli (Merthyr), former Welsh Rugby Union lock References External links Old Merthyr Tydfil: Bishop Hedley School – Historical photographs of Bishop Hedley School. School website Estyn Inspection Reports Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Cardiff Secondary schools in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Educational institutions established in 1967 1967 establishments in Wales