Shrek Jnr

What a fantastic way to start the 2017 Theatre Season!!! Ballina’s Youth Theatre production of this popular musical had everything one could ask for in entertainment!

A large cast of enthusiastic performers kept the pace for the entire show. Geoff Marsh’s production worked well and with great costumes, wonderful singing and inspired routines one soon forgot the limitations of the stage.

The show produced many outstanding cameo performances including the Donkey, Sophie Brazenor; Shrek, River Fullengar; Princess Fiona, Hillary Goodsell and the diminutive Lord Farquaad, Lachlan McGeary – who spent the whole performance walking on his knees.

Under the baton of Leanne Broadly, the music was enjoyable with the cast being well rehearsed.

Choreographer, Sarah Shanahan-Jarvis, created simple but effective routines within the abilities of the young cast.

The near-full house appreciated the evening’s entertainment and with a short season, tickets are selling very quickly.

I travel about 100 klms each way to see a Ballina show and it is always an enjoyable experience and I highly recommend everyone to experience this Regional Theatre at its Best.

Roger McKenzie