Matilda cast shine at school production
MATILDA performed and produced by 150 pupils at Welcombe Hills School has given them and the community a lasting legacy.
“That’s why you want to be a teacher,” said Hannah Young, who is the school’s drama coach. “It fills you with huge pride and it’s an absolute privilege to see the extraordinary bravery and courage showed by our students – it was miraculous,”
The one and half hour production (with interval) was performed in front of an audience of 150 people on Wednesday and Thursday last week and received a glowing reception as pupils of all ages played their part whether they were acting, filming, making music or creating props.
“Five pupils took on the role of Matilda and it’s so wonderful that the arts can shine a light on their work in a way that other things just can’t,” Hannah said.
The school’s previous productions have included Shrek and this year’s version of Matilda was also a big hit which can act as a platform for students to follow a career with the RSC or the arts at some stage in the future if they choose to.
