Disney Newsies Jr

Stirling Players’ production of Newsies is highly energized, and packed to the brim with talented young people giving their all.

Performed to a quality backing track, vocals are strong under the guidance of young musical director Daniel Nievelstein, maintaining vocal quality while executing the highly energetic choreography from Sophia Amsha. A single set with a raiser constructed by David Wall and Steve Doyle, supplemented with excellent projections, allows action to progress smoothly, and the show is intelligently and emotively lit by John Woolrych. Costumes, coordinated by Nyree Scott are true to the era.

The cast is led by Zachary Murray as Jack, played with intelligence and vim. Ella Scott is a lovely leading lady, giving us a smart and strong Katherine. Axel Wileman is a sweet and sympathetic Crutchie with quiet strength.

Believable as brothers, Will Gorn as Davey and Daniel Keenan as Les deliver stellar performances, while all the Newsies are tough, lovable and well portrayed.

Tyler Larado brings glamour and heart to Medda, with Delilah Orchard as Spot Conlon delivering another memorable performance.

A strong show that oozed with energy, my only disappointment was that here and there a few lines were hard to hear. 

Great to see Stirling nurturing our future performers. A great show for spotting developing talent, Newsies Jr is a feel-good show that is bound to turn the darkest mood.

Kimberley Shaw