Children In Musicals

Having not performed for 20 months, the Debut and Spotlight section of Wymsical Theatre returned to the stage with a selection of musical numbers and scenes from a wide variety of children related musicals. As it was, the intended company of 14 was reduced to 9, due to the need for isolation.

After an initial uneasy start with the company’s ‘Fat Sam’s Grand Slam’ from “Bugsy Malone”, Georgie Levine and Lilli Chown brought some strength to the dialogue that followed and in ‘Tallulah’, Lilli provided a tuneful voice.

Two numbers from “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” by the Sherman Bros. followed, in which Kate Sutton sang ‘Hushabye Mountain’ well and Abi Young and Maddi Chown brought poise to ‘Truly Scrumptious’.

Lily Jepson-Haines and Lexi Ford gave a sweet portrayal of ‘Castle on a Cloud’ from “Les Miserables” which was followed by an entertaining version of ‘Do Re Mi’ from “The Sound of Music” by the company, led strongly by Jess Young as ‘Maria’.

Georgie Levine handled some tricky timing well whilst singing ‘Naughty’ from “Matilda” and the company were particularly strong when singing ‘When I grow up’ and ‘Revolting Children’.

Pippa Bond had a very nice voice suited to ‘Where is Love‘ from “Oliver!” and ‘Consider Yourself’ was a good company number to complete this section. 

Kate Sutton, Georgie Levine and Pippa Bond were probably the three strongest singers in the group when singing ‘Any Dream Will Do’ from “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and Evie Gwillam-Bakewell combined with the company for a great last company number with ‘The Sun‘ll Come Out Tomorrow’ from “Annie”.

Adults and children alike often hesitate to use down stage as much as is possible, which can help in putting the numbers over, nevertheless this was a determined performance from the very youngest of Wymsical and one to be proud of after such a challenging break from performing and one that was very welcome indeed.

Bruce Wyatt

 

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