Scotch College Melbourne in conjunction with PLC Burwood chose, To Kill A Mockingbird as one of its Year 11 and 12 productions this year. Directed by Stephen Ritchie, the play utilised the resources of the McComas Theatre with its giant proscenium stage and large auditorium. This is an excellent adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee so often studied as a Middle school English text. This show is extremely accessible to audiences of all ages and can occupy a varied cast of about 20 or more.
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty Campus
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty Campus Primary students shone in two magnificent performances of Peter Pan on the 12 and 13 August at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre.
The classic novel by J.M. Barrie with music and lyrics by Piers Chater-Robinson brought back childhood memories for many in the audience.
Christ’s College and St Margaret’s College, Christchurch
With their principals’ blessing, Christ’s College and St Margaret’s College, Christchurch rose to the challenge of staging the uplifting yet controversial musical Rent.
Senior Drama students from PLC Sydney tackled Moliere’s biting comedy The Hypochondriac with flair and an acute sense of comic timing. The all female cast of twelve bonded closely over the ten-week rehearsal period.
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
September 24 – 26, 2009
Grant High School has a well-deserved reputation for producing high quality musicals, and rock musical Zombie Prom, the school’s 27th offering since 1976, was no exception.
Writer Judith Prior comments on the production.
From the moment the curtains opened, Robin really Rocked! The up tempo rendition of the opening number Horror Movie set the pace as the enthusiasm and energy of the cast exploded over the edge of the stage and swept us all into the fantasy story. The High School Rock Eisteddfod team were accidentally swept back in time to medieval Sherwood Forest where Robin and Little John welcomed them with a "Thank God you're here!" and so it began.
A cast of 180 St Columba students took to the stage in this year’s musical presentation, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. In doing so they provided great entertainment to peers and parents. Performing for such a large and appreciative audience was clearly uplifting for them.
