DICK WHITTINGTON

A well rehearsed Company resulted in some excellent performances from the talented cast of Juniors and Seniors, together with a nice contribution from the young Academy Members led by Tutor Simon Burrows.

Beth Roberts was quite at home in the title role, with Libby Crowe perfectly cast as Alice Fitzwarren – lovely singing from hero and heroin. The role of Tommy the Cat was shared between Ella Hughes and Layla Johnson, both doing justice to their selection.  Ella Kesteven fitted well into the role of Alderman Fitzwarren, putting her stamp on the character as soon as she took the stage. Need I say more about the role of Sarah the Cook, brilliantly played by Niall Roberts who is off to pastures new to continue his drama studies – well done, you will be sorely missed!

I particularly liked the performance from Megan Rose as Idle Jack – never faultering in any aspect of her role, her rapport with audience was excellent in someone so young. Good support from Jenna Grace as Captain and Joby Haley as Horace the Mate. Charlie Michael gave us a formidable King Rat extracting the richly deserved loud ‘Boos’ from the audience – great performance There were many of minor roles all expertly executed. Teamwork and discipline were evident throughout

The stage was well dressed with much attention to detail and eye-catching  backcloths. Choreography was innovative from both Juniors and Seniors and singing of the highest quality. Super performance from all!

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