I am struggling to put into words just how amazing, impressive and moving was the performance of Matilda by the children of George Grenville School yesterday evening. Julie and I were just blown away by the superlative acting, the singing, the dancing from every single student. All the main parts were delivered with subtly, confidence and depth: far, far more that I was ignorantly expecting from Year Six actors. And the Y3, Y4 and Y5 ensemble were on point all the time throughout the performance too. Stunning! This was a tour de force! I feel so fortunate that as Mayor & Mayoress we get to be invited to such events.
So may I congratulate and celebrate in the strongest possible ways - all the students and all the teachers/staff who helped make this show possible. And a special thanks to the Royal Shakespeare Company who assisted and guided the staff in helping the children shape and deliver this production. You are all shining stars! And who knows maybe film and stage stars of the future. But whether or not that happens, know this: you created a magnificent musical that I will never forget. Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I echo everything you said. Our children are incredibly lucky to have had the experience with the RSC and the staff worked so hard to make it happen. However, as we sat comfortably in the audience, it was the children who brought it all to life and never missed a beat. Tears were shed!!
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