Sixth Form Theatre Trip: Why Am I So Single?

On Tuesday 7th January, 2025, 15 students from Year 12 and 13 headed to The Garrick Theatre in London’s Leicester Square to enjoy a performance of the musical, ‘Why Am I So Single?’

This high-energy musical comes from the makers of the international hit musical ‘Six’, and features a range of incredible song and dance numbers. Loosely based on the lives of the writers’, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the show follows two musical theatre writers and best friends who are struggling to navigate the frustrations of being constantly single while also trying to write a musical. The end result is an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza.

The students thoroughly enjoy the meta-comedy and gregarious performances of the two leads. There were laugh-out-loud reactions from the students throughout the show, but in particular to the song at the end of the First Act - a song about a bee trapped in the character’s flat. However, in the second half of the show, issues surrounding grief and identity are explored - with some gut-wrenching numbers, which highlight LGBTQ+ identity and life after loss in a thought-provoking way.

At the end of the performance the students were buzzing and recounting their favourite parts on the journey back to Ruislip Gardens station. 

Alexia, Year 13, said: “I loved it! I have never seen a musical written so clearly for our generation - everyone who came could relate to the themes in the show.”

Max, Year 12, said: “I have not stopped singing the songs all week. It was such a funny show.”

Finally, Giselle, Year 13, said: “The first half was hilarious, none of us could stop laughing. The second half hit hard with an emotional punch - really sensitive issues were covered in such a clear and memorable way.”

Overall, the students had a brilliant time. Thank you to Ms Ohana and Ms Loizou for running such an exciting trip for our Sixth Form students.