The school’s Drama Club recently dazzled local primary school audiences with their delightful and highly entertaining performance of the pantomime Cinders.
From the beginning the cast had the young audience hooked with their lively performances, vibrant costumes, and well-timed slapstick comedy. Cinders is a fresh, humorous twist on the classic Cinderella story, and the students embraced every opportunity to bring their own unique flair to the characters. The pantomime format, with its signature mix of traditional fairy tale elements, interactive audience participation, and tongue-in-cheek humour, was an absolute hit with the primary school children, keeping them laughing and engaged throughout.
All the cast had worked hard on their performance, but there were a few standout performances and some audience favourites! The antics of the villainous stepsisters, Kaitlyn Atherton and Chloe Michalec, played the parts with exaggerated flair and comedic timing, really made the audience laugh. The pair’s over-the-top performances were a hit with the younger audience saying, “The cruel sisters made me laugh.” who delighted in booing and hissing them at every opportunity. The chemistry between these two actors was infectious, and their ability to ham it up for the crowd was one of the most enjoyable aspects of the performance.
Another standout was the Lady Granny Grippington, whose whimsical presence provided some of the show’s funniest moments. The Poppy Mortimore’s humorous approach brought a delightful sense of comedy to the performance, and these were met with awe and excitement from the children saying, “I thought the grandmother was very funny!”
Finally, our pantomime would have been lost without our narrators, Cora Allen, Ryan Stamp-Jones and Maisy Campfield. The three of them had the ability to draw the audience in and encouraged the primary school children to join in with all the classic pantomime calls – shouting “Oh no, you didn’t!” and “It’s behind you!” at all the right moments. The interactive nature of the performance added an extra layer of excitement, and it was clear that the kids loved being part of the fun.
This was our first Drama Club’s production, and we think Cinders was a success, showcasing the creativity, enthusiasm, and talent of the students involved. The performance was filled with humour making it memorable experience for the local primary school audiences. The young children were thoroughly entertained, and it was clear that the students of the Drama Club enjoyed every moment of bringing this festive pantomime to life. It was also great to see our school ethos being thoroughly being shown by our cast but also by the primary schools as it was a lovely opportunity to bring our schools together.
Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and all involved in this wonderful production. We look forward to seeing what the Drama Club will present next.