On the eve of a wedding, love, laughter and mystery all collided when we said: Mamma Mia, here we go again!
With contributions from more than 100 students across the production, and lead by Charlotte, Lara, Emiko, Lily, Fergus, Elliot, Jonathan, Sam, Sonny, Blake, Aaliya, Ryiah and Oliver in our lead roles, this year’s Senior School Production of Mamma Mia! The Musical was a true celebration.
Packed full of the ABBA hits we all know and love, the show featured incredible performances from our cast members, and an expertly performed soundtrack that had attendees dancing down the aisles of the Performing Arts Centre.
The production itself holds a special place in our School’s history: having previously been scheduled to be staged in 2021 but sadly shelved due to the pandemic, it was incredibly meaningful for staff and performers alike to be able to bring the show back to life.
One student, Sam, was set to be part of the original cast back when he was in Year 7, and to watch him get to tell the story again as a Year 12 student was a powerful, full circle moment.
The production also marked the final school performance for our talented Year 12 student Charlotte, for whom this role has long been a dream.
Head of Drama, Ms Cate Whittle, praised the students involved for their enthusiasm and excitement, as well as the tireless passion and dedication of the staff members who ensured the production could flourish.
“It takes an enormous team to bring a show of this scale to life, and every contribution is deeply appreciated.
“A special acknowledgement goes to Mr Peter Corkill, whose dedication and commitment as Musical Director made working alongside him both a joy and a privilege.
“I’d also like to thank Mrs Larissa Koch for her dynamic chereography, Mrs Narelle Evans for her outstanding vocal leadership, and Mrs Meg Owen, who ensured every student looked and felt incredible on stage.”
The show’s Saturday evening performance was a particular highlight, with food trucks and themed dress-ups adding extra fun and flair to the event.
In an innovative move, the Production Crew also embedded a Character Code into their work on this year’s production, with a set of guiding principles established to help them grow their civic and performance character, and work together even more effectively and respectfully.
Our Stage Managers, Frankie and Eloise, chat backstage about their Character Code