City pupils rock packed houses with musical tribute to Queen
Simon Carter
Portsmouth High School’s thrilling musical production, We Will Rock You, wowed a packed audience over two nights.
Theshow,basedaroundthe songs of legendary rock band Queen, is set in a distant future whereeveryonedresses,thinks andactsthesame,androckmusic is all but unknown.
Heroes Galileo and Scaramouchesetouttodefeattheevil Killer Queen and bring music andthebohemianlifestyleback into society.
‘I’ve loved being a part of We Will Rock You,’ said Olivia. ‘Teachersgavemeanincredible opportunity to play two different characters (Scaramouche and Paul McCartney).
‘All the cast have been so supportive and I’ve made many more friends from different years and teachers have helped all of us individually with learning lines and songs.
‘Ihopetheaudienceenjoyed watching the show as much as we did performing it.’
Chloe, who played the formidableKhashoggi,said:‘Itwas an incredible experience and all the teachers and cast members were amazing. I cannot wait for the next production as I’ve enjoyed everything about the show along the way.’
‘Rehearsing and performing We Will Rock You was an incredible experience,’ said Maddie, who played the part of Paul McCartney. ‘The audiences on both nights were amazing and I have made so many friends up and down the school.’
Musical Director Mrs Morris beamed: ‘II am incredibly proud of all the cast, stage crew and band. It was such a team effort. Teaching the songs and setting dance routines to the cast has been such great fun.
The performances have been amazing and hearing the audience cheer has been brilliant.’
Director Mrs Dall’Omo added: ‘It has been a real pleasure to direct such an exciting show with a lovely cast. From back in
September, when we first began to sketch out ideas for how the show would take shape, to seeing the joy and sheer fun that the girls were having as they performed this week, has been wonderful.
‘The tech team, musicians and cast have made us all very proud.’
*The musical We Will Rock You,writtenbyBenElton,made its West End debut in 2002.