Disney's Mary Poppins Junior

Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins has captured our hearts in a whole new way adapting the stage musical as a practically perfect junior version!  Playing the jack-of-all trades Bert, Jack Stewart provided a first-class performance through song but in particular dance as he introduced us to London and the troubled Banks family and also Mary Poppins.  This show provides an excellent opportunity to showcase a strong female performer and in playing the title role Aimee More (14) was ‘practically perfect’ in her portrayal of the iconic Mary Poppins famously portrayed by Julie Andrews. Jessica Murphy (10) and Dylan Hogg (9) provided a great partnership as the young mischievous Jane and Michael Banks, renowned for sending previous nannies packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Making his stage debut, Callum Sweeney (16) gave a brilliant performance as the City Banker, George Banks which was matched by Morgan O’Hare as wife and mother of his children, Winnifred Banks.  With so many characters in the show, I regret that I cannot name each and every one individually but all performed to the highest standard. I am always impressed with the quality of the junior shows and this production was without exception. The drama, choreography and the harmonies through singing were simply a joy to watch and listen to and the set, staging and lighting effects all added to the spectacle. This production was indeed one of the highlights of the spring season and I must congratulate not only the cast but the backstage, front of house and the production team for giving us a wonderful evening.  It was simply supercalifragilisticespialidocious!

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