Shrek the Musical hits stage

DUNDEE performers are ogre-joyed to return to the stage next week – two years later than planned.

Downfield Musical Society’s performance of Shrek the Musical was originally due to take place in 2020.

But the country went into lockdown. However, when restrictions lifted the company decided the show must go on.

And they’re finally ready to get back to the swamp with their version of the popular Dreamworks film Shrek.

The company’s previous performances include Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Singing in the Rain and Barnum.

Downfield Musical Society president Matthew Millar said: “It really has been uplifting to see everyone so keen and enthusiastic to make sure we come back to the stage with a bang.”

Matthew said dance moves and song lyrics came back to everyone quickly, despite the two-year break.

Shrek the Musical opens at Whitehall Theatre, Dundee, on Tuesday and runs until May 7.

Tickets are available from Whitehall Theatre.

The rehearsals are pictured above.