We just returned from the highlight of the school year. According to me. That is, The School Play. Noah and his cast members in P5, P6, and P7 have been working, working, working since Christmas on the production.
The basic storyline is familiar. beautiful young girl persecuted by wicked stepmother and ugly stepsisters longs for the ball and the bling, the soon-to-be king. But this production had so many wonderful twists and turns. For example, Jeeves the Butler. Jeeves with his straight back and and regal bearing, not to mention his ringing voice and elephantine memory. Yes, Jeeves is better known as Noah. But with the powdered wig and the faux English accent some (Tatie) didn't recognize him. In addition to Jeeves, we were enthralled watching Toaderina (Noah's friend Clark) as a very Ugly Stepsister, the Prince dressed as The King (as in Elvis), and my all-time favourite, Sadie. Sadie was played by some guy named David who "is alright but sometimes tries to argue his way out of it if he gets in trouble."
The play had romance, prejudice (eg. Lady Muck was from 'Ballymena, hey' and if you don't understand that you don't live in Northern Ireland), a bit of violence and jam tarts. What more could we desire? I was hating this week and now life seems grand. That is the power of theatre. In this case, the magic was worked by a group of 9,10 & 11 year olds supported by a few dedicated adults. Noah tells me I can see it again on DVD. I can't wait to part with the £10 required.
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