Cloud Busting, Helen Blakeman’s play based on the children’s novel by Malorie Blackman, is the latest production by Hertswood students.

It tells the story of a school bully who befriends his own victim, and faces a series of judgement calls as to his behaviour in front of his mates. The play is part of the National Theatre’s Connections programme.

Cloud Busting is at The Ark Theatre, Hertswood Upper School, Thrift Farm Lane, Borehamwood, on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11, 8pm. Details: 020 8238 7288, www.thearktheatre.co.uk