More than 60 aspiring actors took part in an exciting and emotional production of the rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar’.
Students from Royal Hospital School in Holbrook showcased their dramatic and musical talents while performing the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece.
The creative team at RHS turned the Assembly Hall into an amazing theatre space with a tiered stage and seating that hosted over 1,000 attendees across four productions of the musical.
There was much praise for the shows characters.
Leading the production in the role of Jesus, was Oli, with further praise for fellow cast members Daisy for her gentle interpretation of Mary Magdalene and the heart-wrenching perspective of Judas Iscariot, played by Emi.
The performance took the audience on a journey through the final days of Christ through Judas Iscariot's eyes, who fears Jesus' movement is becoming a dangerous cult.
Following the Last Supper, Judas brings soldiers to Gethsemane to arrest Jesus.
Jesus faces trial by Pilate, who was sensitively played by Sean, who refuses to convict him.
Sent to Herod, energetically portrayed by Ben, and then back to Pilate, the crowd demands crucifixion. Despite both Herod's and Pilate's reluctance, Jesus is crucified, fulfilling his tragic destiny.
Brian Martineau, the production director, said: "I am incredibly proud of our pupils, as it was an incredibly challenging score with music at 5 and 7 beats in a bar.
“They coped admirably and gave dynamic performances described as 'breathtaking'."
The audience said that the show was “absolutely brilliant". They also praised passionate acting, strong singing, a great band, and incredible staging and lighting.
One audience member said: “It was less Jesus Christ Superstar and more Jesus Christ Superstars. To pull that show off in such spectacular style is almost a miracle.
“You should all be immensely proud; I don't think I've seen a show at a school, and I've seen plenty, that has been that visual and sonically breathtaking.”
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