High School Musical

A great choice for a large, lively, youth company who so obviously enjoyed every minute of their performance. High School Musical is the story of boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy wins girl back again, all set against a backdrop of an American school campus. Millie Anderson made a superb Sharpay, and teamed well with Marc Ritchie as her brother Ryan. Their Act One duet was worthy of the enthusiastic audience reaction it received. First class performances were also given by Benjamin Sanderson as Troy, and Orla Jones as the shy, brainy Gabriella. The character of Radio Announcer, Jack Scott, was well portrayed by Oliver Anderson. My favourite character in the show must surely be Drama Teacher Ms Darbus, confidently performed by Sophie Williams.

All minor principals and chorus deserve praise, especially for the enthusiasm which they brought to the show, both in choreography and singing.

Congratulations to Arlene Anderson (Choreographer) for a well drilled cast, who managed to execute their routines on far from the largest of stages. Director (Iain Hughes) and Musical Director (Peter Robinson), as usual, brought 110% out of their young cast, culminating in a most enjoyable evening’s entertainment.

Well done LAMA (Youth) and many thanks for the invite to your annual production.

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