Eight of our Music Theatre examination candidates gave performances in the Arundel Centre. The evening started with a hit from Mamma Mia, ‘Honey Honey’ sung and acted superbly by Hattie H in Y10 and then followed by Evie D from Y7 singing ‘Castle on a Cloud’ from ‘Les Miserables’ - a very delicate and moving performance. Hettie F from Y8 then followed with a delightful and well characterised rendition of ‘Quiet’ from Matilda. There was then great athletic action from Manon D also in Y8 with her powerful performance of ‘Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun’ from ‘A Christmas Story’.

We then moved onto our Sixth form candidates, all of whom are either taking Grade VIII or a Diploma in Music Theatre. Scarlett D gave a very poignant performance of ‘There are worse things I could do’ from ‘Grease’ - sung with much pathos and good characterization. Saskia C really captured the essence of that beautiful song from ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ - ‘In his eyes’, displaying great breath control and some powerful moments. Georgie G performed ‘A part of that’ from ‘The last five years’ followed by ‘Adelaide’s Lament’ from ‘Guys and Dolls. Both performances were very polished indeed, and acted superbly. Finally Evie M sang two songs, ‘Stars and the Moon’ from ‘Songs for a New World’ and the iconic show stopper, ‘Don't Rain on my Parade’ from ‘Funny Girl’. Evie was able to show off both her dramatic and vocal capabilities in two stunning performances. Do watch the video HERE.