An Evening of Sondheim
This evening’s performance has been shaped under the musical direction of Ian Chesworth, who previously taught singing to actors at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. Many of his former students have gone on to successful careers on the West End and in television and film. Bringing this wealth of experience to KTJ, Ian has been working with our students as though they were professional performers, guiding them to self-reflect, refine their craft, and coach one another in the pursuit of excellence.
Throughout the rehearsal process, students have grown remarkably in both confidence and technical skill. In addition to Ian’s work on journey, performance and interpretation, they have also benefited from high-quality vocal coaching from Madeleine Lawrence, whose expertise has supported them in developing the vocal strength and musical nuance required for Sondheim’s demanding repertoire.
This collaboration of professional insight and dedicated student effort has resulted in the accomplished performances you will enjoy this evening.
Director/Musical Coach: Ian Chesworth
Director/Producer: Andrew Chessell
Vocal coach: Madelaine Lawrence
Choreographer: Gemma Brown
Lighting and Sound: Mahendran Mathavan & Paula Tombs
Sound: Adel Sahnoun
Backstage: Joanne Saunders
O d f Performances
‘Comedy Tonight’, Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, performed by The Ensemble
‘Invocation to the Audience’, The Frogs, performed by Hinako Watari,
Lau Jan Ning and Sofia binti Abdul Rahman
‘You Could Drive a Person Crazy’, Company, performed by Daisy Chesworth, Yoong Jia Wen and Madelyn Tan Rou Yi
‘Agony’, Into the Woods, performed by Amar Shah Ghazalee bin Mohd Rahmat Nugerah Ghazalee and Muhammad Irfann Assmawi
‘Giants in the Sky’, Into the Woods, performed by Yunha Wie
‘Moments in the Woods’, Into the Woods, performed by Yoong Jia Wen
‘Last Midnight’, Into the Woods, performed by Ma Jiayun (Fadiyah)
‘Ballad of Sweeny Todd’, Sweeny Todd, performed by The Ensemble
‘Worst Pies’, Sweeny Todd, performed by Daisy Chesworth
‘Not When I’m Around’, Sweeny Todd, Airis Natrah Mohd Nazir and Sameraa Shree Sashidharan
‘My Friends’ and ‘Swing Your Razor’, Sweeny Todd, performed by Amar Shah Ghazalee, Daisy Chesworth, Muhammad Irfann Assmawi
‘Broadway Baby’, Follies, performed by Hinako Watari, Lau Jan Ning
Ma Jiayun (Fadiyah) and Sofia binti Abdul Rahman
‘Send in the Clowns’, Little Night Music, performed by Madelyn Tan
Rou Yi
‘Sunday’, Sunday in the Park with George, performed by The Ensemble
‘Our Time’, Merrily We Roll Along, performed by The Ensemble
Th Cast
Soloists
Airis Natrah Mohd Nazir
Amar Shah Ghazalee bin Mohd
Rahmat Nugerah Ghazalee
Daisy Chesworth
Hinako Watari
Ma Jiayun (Fadiyah)
Lau Jan Ning
Madelyn Rou Yi Tan
Muhammad Irfann Assmawi
Sameraa Shree Sashidharan
Sofia binti Abdul Rahman
Yoong Jia Wen
Yunha Wie
Choir
Abigail Prarthana Vijaya Shankar
Airis Natrah Mohd Nazir
Amar Shah Ghazalee bin Mohd Rahmat
Nugerah Ghazalee
Chua Zi Xhim (Annabelle)
Carisse Law En Tong
Daisy Chesworth
Hinako Watari
Jiayi Wang (Jessy)
Lau Jan Ning
Leila Iraia Wilson
Madelyn Rou Yi Tan
Dancers
Ma Jiayun (Fadiyah)
Matilda Mae Lamb
Ng Min Xi
Raymond Chesworth
Ryan Ng Zhi Ru
Sameraa Shree Sashidharan
Sofia binti Abdul Rahman
YapVon Le
Yoong Jia Wen
Yoong Jia Qi
Yunha Wie
Arya Menon Jayadeep
Caitlin Oh Yenn Ru
Choong Cai Ni
Cheng Yuxin (Sophia)
Chuang Ya-Chu (Sachi)
Hyerin Yoon (Bella)
Jea Ng Zi Xin
Liew Zen Hey
Liu Baiqi
Ma Jiayun (Fadiyah)
Phang Kay Lynn
Yoong Jia Qi
