Our school was filled with laughter, ogres, and fairytale creatures this February as we proudly presented our annual school production: Shrek The Musical! Around 70 enthusiastic and dedicated pupils came together to put on a truly fun and exciting show that captivated audiences.

From the moment rehearsals began in September, a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment went into bringing this beloved story to life. Our students embraced every aspect of the production, with many taking to the stage as the colourful and quirky fairytale characters we all know and love. Their energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and it was clear they had a brilliant time performing the original songs and bringing the hilarious script to life. There were some truly stand-out performances from the lead roles, whose dedication to their characters shone through in every scene.

Our live band provided a fantastic musical backdrop, the dedicated backstage crew worked tirelessly to ensure seamless set changes and prop management, while the sound and lighting team expertly crafted the atmosphere, it was a true team effort, demonstrating the diverse talents of our student body.

The hard work off all students paid off, as Shrek The Musical was incredibly well received by audiences, who thoroughly enjoyed the humour, the catchy tunes, and the heartwarming message of acceptance. Seeing the joy on the faces of both performers and the audience was a wonderful reward for everyone's efforts.

As the final curtain fell on Shrek's swampy adventure, the question on everyone's lips is: What will be next? With such a strong display of talent, teamwork, and theatrical passion, we are already eagerly anticipating next year's production and the new challenges and triumphs it will bring!