Behind the Scenes

behind the scenes

The full school musical this year was Cabaret: a triumph of immersive theatre, where waiters served drinks at your table as showgirls and sailors closed their eyes against the rise of the Nazi party in 1930s Berlin. Here is a snapshot into what it takes to put such a gigantic performance together‌

24 weeks of rehearsals

18 Musical Numbers

1 gorilla suit

10 pairs of tap shoes

144 hangers

108 members of the Band, Cast and Crew

Over 1000 audience members

120m of red fabric

4 costume rails

24 little cabaret tables

An unknown weight of sequins

5 costume changes for the dancers

540m lighting cabling

1 pair of fabulous green high heels for Sally

Over 120 costumes

4 steam dream team ironers

9 matrons to do all the measuring of students

1 accordion player

1 Art college student to make Sally’s ‘Don’t Tell Mama’ dress

2 washes during the show run of whites, tights and shirts