Pupils get a taste of musical theatre
SEVERAL prep schools came together for a performance of Bugsy Malone at Downe House.
The Cold Ash campus was the setting for the Day of Musical Theatre which forms a part of its outreach sessions called Experience Downe House.
It hosted girls from Marlston House, Edge Grove, Broomwood Hall, Dragon School and High March School.
The day began with a series of warm-up exercises, before the pupils headed off in groups to participate in a number of theatrical workshops where they learned songs from Bugsy Malone.
They choreographed dance routines, mastered scripts and rehearsed scenes before running through the order of the final production.
Embracing the spirit of the day, the pupils were eager to learn and delivered an incredible performance with energy and enthusiasm.
Director of admissions at Downe House Tara Reeve said: “The Day of Musical Theatre was designed to give prep-aged children a glimpse of what it is like to create, rehearse and perform in a production at Downe House.
“The pupils worked in groups with our fantastic team of drama and dance teachers to create a phenomenal theatrical performance.
“They should be incredibly proud of what they achieved in just one day.”
Mrs Reeve added: “I’d like to thank the staff at Downe House for their commitment in making the day run so smoothly, and to the other schools that participated and supported this fantastic event.”