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Welcome from the Director of Performing Arts

This is without doubt our biggest production yet! Every year the Performing Arts Team reflects on how

we can continue to raise the standard of performance and every year I continue to be so in awe of the

pupils we work with. When I first started at Bethany there were twenty-four pupils in the show and now,

four years later, we have a cast of sixty-six! This has been a challenge and an absolute pleasure to stage,

welcoming some of our most talented performers to one of our most prestigious events of the year.

Having a substantially larger cast has of course posed some very real challenges for us, most notably

the entire cast could not fit onto the stage! Through careful consideration the stage has now been

extended and I am confident you will be delighted with the results. Choreographing ensemble pieces

has been a pleasure to watch as pupils have worked hard to ensure their movement is in time with the

music and also exudes confidence and character, key features to the Musical Theatre genre. Mrs Payne

has certainly had to plan and deliver some diverse routines and the results are superb.

I am so grateful to our technical team who have assisted during the show. The lighting and layout

of the Assembly Hall have truly taken us to the next level in high quality staging and made a huge

difference to the quality of the overall production. Many hours have been volunteered in meeting

tonight’s deadline and I am sure you will join me in commending the effort that has been invested.

Whole school production sits within a far reaching and stimulating activity programme and pupils have

been working hard since September for these three performances. Monday sessions have focused on

the dances and Fridays have concentrated on the songs. During the week, lunchtime rehearsals provided

much needed time for principal characters to rehearse their scenes and become acquainted with the story.

I am so grateful for Mr Brinson’s energy as he has managed to enthuse performers to sing on many cold

dark Friday afternoons! The orchestra for the show has also been working hard and the pupils involved

have clearly enjoyed the opportunity to perform alongside their teachers including Mr Davies.

Working at Bethany is simply a delight and I would like to thank you, the parents, for providing us all

with the opportunity to work with your children. I trust you will enjoy the show and be amazed at the

talent we have the pleasure to work with.

Enjoy!

Alex Bolton

Director of Performing Arts

Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every

day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over

Link Larkin, much to Tracy’s mother Edna’s dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny

Collins holds auditions to see who will be the next teen regular. With the help of her friend Seaweed,

Tracy is chosen, angering evil dance queen Amber Von Tussle and Amber’s mother Velma.

Tracy then decides that it’s not fair that black kids can only dance on the show once a month, and

with the help of Seaweed, Link, Penny, Motormouth Maybelle, her father, and Edna, she’s going to

integrate the show.....without denting her ‘do.

Musical Numbers “Good Morning Baltimore” – Tracy & Company

“Nicest Kids In Town” – Corny & Company

“Mama I’m A Big Now” – Tracy, Edna, Penny, Prudy, Amber and Velma

“I Can Hear the Bells” – Tracy

“Nicest Kids In Town” Reprise – Corny & Company

“I Know Where I’ve Been” – Kelly & Company

“You’re Timeless To Me” – Edna & Wilbur

“You Can’t Stop The Beat” – Company

Act I

Act II

The Company In Order of Appearance

Production Team

Corny Collins – Joseph Chandler

Tracey Turnblad – Holly Adamson

Penny Pingleton – Sophie Hamill

Prudy Pingleton – Edith Lowe

Edna Turnblad – James Caney

Amber Von-Tussle – Charlotte Noakes

Brad – Bert Dicker

Tammy – Emma Martin

Fender – Toby Castle

Brenda – Amelia Knowles

Sketch – Toby Sales

Shelley – Alice Gilbert

IQ – Imogen Daddy

Lou Ann (singer) – Frances Lye

Noreen – Niamh Davies

Dorren – Grace Dodge

Link – Ben Caney

Velma Von-Tussle – Charlotte Ensor

Spritzer – Archie Macdonald

Wilbur Turnblad – Alexis Casdagli

Joey – Leon Verhaeghe

Tabatha – Madeline Parrott

Kylie – Bea Westbrook

Vicki (with Solo Song) – Ellie Russell

Darla (singer)– Alicia Stimpson

Jenny – Anna Bearfield

Stevey – Ben Ucer

Becky – Niamh Davies

Toni – Jessica Hambridge

Bix – Claudia Hodgkinson

Candy – Sienna Thomas Giles

Maxi – Anna-Louise Kiddell

Valerie – Rachel Sherwood

Paulie – Jake Taylor

Geography Teacher – Sam Harman

News/reader/Duanne – Charlie Morrell

Rhonda – Delilah Hutchings

Seaweed – Edward Attiogbe

Lorraine – Isabel Chang

Gilbert – Olaoluwa Amusan

Mr Pinky – Harry Taylor

Gym Teacher – Gabby Morrison

Motormouth Maybelle – Lorraine Bonsu

Little Inez – Emma Kuhepa

Corny Collins Crew

Louisa Smith

Blythe Lawrence

Amy Hanson Abbott

Nell Martin

Lydia Veale

Kymani Lewin

Louisa Smith

Franki – Rebecca Martin

Jesse – Daisy May Hart Banbury

Darla – Alice Colman

Holly – Lily Fraser

Dora – Claudia Martin Vicente

Marion – Holly McClure

Jeany – Georgie Borton

Janey – Isobel Brown

Debbie – Amaya Candappa

Polly – Alice Colman

Phoebe – Fifi Charles

Brandy – Helena McNamara

Leo – Thomas Marron

Director/Producer – Mr Alex Bolton

Musical Director – Mr Jonny Brinson

Chief Choreographer – Mrs Rachael Payne

Stage Manager – Miss Sam King

Assistant Stage Manager – Dylan Richmond

Jonny Brinson – Drum Kit

Simon Davies – Bass Guitar

Dan Keen – Keyboard 1

Ian Harby – Keyboard 2

Chorus

Band

Assistant Stage Manager – Charlotte Davenport

Gaffer – Celeste Amos

Costume Designer – Miss Liz MacRae

Hair & Make-up – Miss Nicola Brown

Vocal Coach – Miss Leah Bullock

Clive Harding – Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute

Ethan Lai – Trombone

William Parsons - Percussion

Rehearsal Photos

Coming Soon

June 2020

Thank YouFor Watching

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