Rydal Penrhos has announced the cast and tech team for the upcoming Dramatic Society production of Matilda the Musical Jr.
Rydal Penrhos has wowed audiences over the years with some Dramatic Society plays and musicals that have formed a key component of the school’s illustrious history regarding the performing arts.
These productions are always one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the calendar, with the likes of To Kill a Mockingbird, Annie the Musical and Les Miserables becoming spectacles that will live long in the memory and a real showcase of confidence.
Although concerts, performances and sporting fixtures were put on hold due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, the school was quick to put a comprehensive schedule of normal occasions once restrictions were lifted, something that’s been prevalent throughout the autumn term.
Among these is the upcoming Rydal Penrhos Dramatic Society (Years 7-13) production of Matilda the Musical Jr., which will take place from 1-3 December and excitement is building significant for what is sure to be yet another outstanding experience for all involved.
Matilda is being held a little earlier than usual performances, with the change giving pupils more time to focus on examinations during the spring term and also allowing every year group an opportunity to participate.
Matilda was originally a book created by legendary children’s author Roald Dahl in 1988 before becoming a feature film in 1996 and transformed into a stage musical in 2010.
The story itself centres on Matilda, who shares a home with her parents and brother, who do not appreciate her. When the Principal tortures her and her kind-hearted teacher, she uses her telekinetic powers to settle scores.
This promises to be another outstanding production that everyone at Rydal Penrhos is very much looking forward to later this year.
The cast has been announced and rehearsals and now well underway. Anyone looking to book their ticket can do so by visiting this link.
Matilda the Musical Jr. Cast – Wednesday and Friday
- MATILDA – Tilly Trueman
- LAVENDER – Isla Williams Anderson
- AMANDA – Emily Nurse
- ALICE – April Williams
- HORTENSIA – Safa Maqsood
- BRUCE – Finlay Perry
- NIGEL – Oakley Calvert
- TOMMY – Charlie Sutton
- ERIC – Raphael Commissaris
- BIG KID ONE – Perry Williams
- BIG KID TWO – Phoebe Wood
- MISS HONEY – Bella Rutherford
- MS TRUNCHBALL – Tristan Martin
- MR WORMWOOD – Saul Sugarman
- MRS WORMWOOD – Darcie Harker-Weston
- MICHAEL – Gabriel Speakman
- MS PHLEPS – Jasmin Lewis
- RUDOLPHO – Gregor Perry
- ACROBAT – Fayeth Jones
- ESCAPOLOGIST – David Tate
- SERGI – Perry Williams
- COOK – Jack Yelling
- MECHANIC – Clarence Chasteau
ENSEMBLE
- Abigail Oliver-Williams
- Carys Evans
- Lewis Jellicoe
- Violet Roberts
- Rana Abou-Samra
- Emily Jones
- Lucy Ranales-Griffiths
- Tillie Bennett
- Ffion Hughes
- Noah Lewis
TECH TEAM
- Arthur Hind
- Ellise Wallace
- Jacob Wilkinson
- Will McLaughlin
- Josh Williams
- Aaron Sherrington
Matilda the Musical Jr. Cast – Wednesday Matinee and Thursday
- MATILDA – Violet Roberts
- LAVENDER – Rana Abou-Samra
- AMANDA – Emily Jones
- ALICE – Lucy Ranales-Griffiths
- HORTENSIA – Tillie Bennett
- BRUCE – Finlay Perry
- NIGEL – Oakley Calvert
- TOMMY – Charlie Sutton
- ERIC – Raphael Commissaris
- BIG KID ONE – Perry Williams
- BIG KID TWO – Phoebe Wood
- MISS HONEY – Bella Rutherford
- MS TRUNCHBALL – Tristan Martin
- MR WORMWOOD – Gregor Perry
- MRS WORMWOOD – Darcie Harker-Weston
- MICHAEL – Noah Lewis
- MS PHLEPS – Jasmin Lewis
- RUDOLPHO – Saul Sugarman
- ACROBAT – Fayeth Jones
- ESCAPOLOGIST – David Tate
- SERGI – Jack Yelling
- COOK – Jack Yelling
- MECHANIC – Clarence Chasteau
ENSEMBLE
- Abigail Oliver-Williams
- Carys Evans
- Emily Nurse
- Isla Williams Anderson
- April Williams
- Lewis Jellicoe
- Tilly Trueman
- Safa Maqsood
- Jasmin Lewis
- Gabriel Speakman
TECH TEAM
- Arthur Hind
- Ellise Wallace
- Jacob Wilkinson
- Will McLaughlin
- Josh Williams
- Aaron Sherrington
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Anyone wishing to enquire about Rydal Penrhos School can do so by calling 01492 530155, email admissions@rydalpenrhos.com or register your interest online here: https://rydalpenrhos.com/admissions/apply-now.