ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS
26 - 29 NOVEMBER 2019
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ALBERT STOTT Singing is my passion and it’s great to be involved in my first Senior production. I’m really enjoying taking part and having the opportunity to play the role of John in Miss Saigon and Joseph in Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. I have been a finalist in local and national singing competitions and recently performed at the turning on of Harrogate’s Christmas lights.
ALFIE DAVIES I am extremely excited to be part of Magic of The Musicals and to perform some of my favourite musical theatre songs. I have previously played the part of George Banks in the schools production Mary Poppins.
AMBER LOWEN I’m not quite sure what I want to do yet but one thing I do know is that I love to perform. After being in Roald Dahl Spectacular, Bugsy Malone, Billy Elliot, Grease, Legally Blonde and now Magic of the Musicals all at SJF, I have become a much stronger performer and have met so many new friends because of it.
BETH WINDLE I was a dancer last year in the show and now this year have a principal role which I am honoured and very excited about performing.
DAN TUNSTALL Magic of the Musicals will be my fifth and final show, after performing in Oliver, Billy Elliot, Grease and Legally Blonde. I’m excited about this year’s production because it showcases the amount of talent the school has and introduces new talent that hasn’t been seen before, in other school musicals.
DANIELLE NEWPORT My dream is to one day become a professional musical theatre performer or dancer in the West End and after being in the Roald Dahl spectacular, Billy Elliot, Grease, Legally Blonde, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and now Magic of the Musicals this dream is becoming possible. I always love being in the shows at SJF because of the family we create and how much we are valued as performers.
ELEANOR ROBERTS Since Yr 7 I have taken part in all of our school productions and last year I played the judge in Legally Blonde. In a production of Beauty and the Beast outside of school, I played the role of Belle. I was also the head chorister in the Leeds Cathedral Choir. I have always enjoyed singing and performing and so, this year I’m really excited to be playing the role of Christine in Magic of the Musicals!
ELLA SLATER After taking part in school shows since year 7, playing Marty in Grease and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, I’m excited to be finishing with this showcase of talent with an amazing cast and crew. Magic of the musicals will be a good end to my performing arts experience at St John Fishers.
ELLIE SYKES Last year I played Paulette in Legally Blonde and this year I am thrilled to be playing my dream role of Tracey in Hairspray. I love taking part in shows at St. John Fisher and this one has been a real treat to get involved in so many different styles of shows.
HOLLY TODD I perform a lot in and out of school and theatre is my real passion. It’s great to be able to reprise the role of Annie following a production with Harrogate Operatics. Last year I was one of the Delta Nus in Legally Blonde and this is my second principal role in school.
IRIS WALL I enjoy performing and have recently studied and performed with the National Youth Theatre in London. I’ve been in Aladdin, Mary Poppins and Legally Blonde and am very excited to participate in another brilliant SJF show.
LAUREN MAGILL I love performing arts and I have been dancing and singing since the age of 5. I play the guitar and I have worked with Miss Ellis School Of Dance, Opera North, TLA & Harrogate Theatre (aside from school productions).
LILY ROBBINS Hi i’m Lily! I have been in Aladdin and Mary Poppins and am excited to be in Magic of the Musicals - I hope you all love it as much as I do!
SCARLETT WATSON Magic of the Musicals is my fifth show at St. John Fishers. The performance is going to be a great opportunity to showcase all the talent here at fishers and I am honoured to have this role and be a part of this amazing cast!
THEADORA HOLLAND Magic of the Musicals will be my 6th and final show from being in Oliver, Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Grease, and Legally Blonde. I am really looking forward to performing in this musical as it includes a wide range of fun and exciting shows and especially excited as this is my first principal role.
TOM KRIER
WILL MCAVOY I’ve taken part in Junior productions throughout school but this is my first senior production and I’m loving it! I take GCSE drama and play piano off the stage, but I’m really enjoying being able to work with such a BRILLIANT CAST.
This will be my seventh and final year of shows at St. John Fisher. I started out playing Kurt in the Sound of Music in Year 7, followed by an orphan in Oliver in Year 8. I then progressed to principal roles in my senior years, last year playing Callaghan in Legally Blonde.
Miss Saigon – Overture
Bui Doi John: Albert Stott
The Heat is On Engineer: Malen Clarkson John: Albert Stott Chris: Will McAvoy Mimi: Megan Wailes Yvette: Jenny Horsfall Yvonne: Clara Maxwell Kim: Laura Robinson Gigi: Ella Slater The Heat is On – “Dreamland” nightclub in Saigon, 1975. It is near the end of the Vietnam War, US Marines will be leaving imminently and are enjoying their last nights of hedonistic ‘freedom’. In this song, Chris, the protagonist of the show, meets his future love, Kim. Bui Doi - Years after the end of the Vietnam War, John is now an ambassador for the Bui Doi - the abandoned street children of war, “conceived in hell”. In this powerful song, John sings of his regret and shame at his involvement in the war.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Dorothy: Amber Lowen
We’re off to see the Wizard Dorothy: Amber Lowen Scarecrow: Dan Tunstall
If I Only Had a Brain Dorothy: Amber Lowen Scarecrow: Dan Tunstall
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ If I Only Had a Brain/ Off to See the Wizard - Three classic songs from the 1939 film and subsequent stage musical, The Wizard of Oz. In this section, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, who is harangued by crows and then the pair decide to go and see the Wizard. St John Fisher performed this show in 2011.
Mamma Mia
Dancing Queen
Donna: Scarlett Watson Bill: Aidan Greene Harry: Thomas Van Parys Sam: Alfie Davies
Donna: Scarlett Watson Tanya: Ella Slater Rosie: Danielle Newport
Slipping Through My Fingers Donna: Scarlett Watson Sophie: Jenny Horsfall
Mamma Mia -A classic ABBA hit from the show of the same name. In the stage show (and subsequent film), the action takes place on a Greek island. Donna runs a Greek Taverna, and is visited by her friends Rosie and Tanya for the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Sophie. Slipping Through My Fingers – In this beautiful ballad, Donna reflects on how her daughter is growing up and getting married. Dancing Queen – This song features the three best friends, Tanya, Donna and Rosie – with Tanya and Rosie trying to convince Donna that she can relive her youth and be the girl she once was.
16 Going On 17
Grand Waltz
Leisl: Lauren Magill Rolf: Dan Tunstall
Corps de Ballet
So Long Farewell Gretl: Emily Beddis Marta: Hazel Read Brigitta: Holly Todd Kurt: Jeannot Gantier-Houston Louisa: Eleanor Cooper Frederich: Alfie Davies Leisl: Lauren Magill 16 Going on 17 – Leisl, the oldest child in the Von Trapp family, meets Rolf, a young messenger. He claims he knows what is right for her because he is a year older than her, and they fall for each other. Grand Waltz – An ensemble waltz number from the stage version of Sound of Music, when Captain Von Trapp gives a party for his guests. So Long Farewell - At the party, the Von Trapp children say goodnight to the party guests through this endearing song!
Annie Overture
It’s A Hard Knock Annie: Holly Todd
I Don’t Need Anything But You Warbucks: Tom Krier Annie: Holly Todd
Easy Street Rooster: Alfie Davies Hannigan: Scarlett Watson Lily: Lauren Magill
It’s a Hard Knock Life – Annie and her fellow orphans live in the Municipal Girls Orphanage. Annie decides to escape to find her parents, but is caught by Miss Hannigan. She is angered by this and forces all the girls to vigorously clean the orphanage – which they do to this number. Easy Street – Annie is invited to stay with the Billionaire, Oliver Warbucks for Christmas. In this number, Miss Hannigan, her brother Rooster, and girlfriend Lily, plot about how they could use this connection to Warbucks to their advantage. I Don’t Need Anything But You – Warbucks tries to help Annie find her parents and offers a $50,000 reward. Towards the end of the show, Warbucks tells Annie how much he loves her, and because her parents have not shown up, he announces he would like to adopt her.
Seussical Overture Oh the Things You Can Think Cat: Alfie Davies Boy: Jeannot Gantier-Houston Horton: Ivo Hopkins Mayor: Dermot Penney Mrs Mayor: Ruby Joseph
Gertrude: Sophie McCudden Mayzie: Gabrielle Stapleton Sour Kangaroo: Lily Robbins Wickershams: Megan Wailes
Oh The Things You Can Think – In this opening number from “Seussical”, the Cat in the Hat introduces himself and his magical world to the Boy. St John Fisher performed this show in 2008.
All That Jazz/Overture Velma: Beth Windle
Mister Cellophane Amos: Aidan Greene
Reached for the Gun Billy Flynn: Tom Krier Roxy: Mia Bowden
All That Jazz – This is the opening number from 1930’s Jazz-era Chicago, Broadway’s longest running musical. Velma Kelly, vaudeville star, opens the show by welcoming the audience to her club. This song is intercut with scenes showing Roxie Hart murdering her lover, Fred Casely. Mister Cellophane - In this song, Roxie’s dejected and abandoned husband, Amos, speaks about how no-one ever notices him, and people walk all over him. Reached For The Gun – Roxie is on trial for murder, and her hotshot lawyer, Billy Flynn, puts on a show to set up the defence, using Roxie as a ventriloquist’s dummy so he can spin a sob-story.
Masquerade - Ensemble Think of Me Christine: Eleanor Roberts Raoul: Will McAvoy
Masquerade – A Masquerade ball where the Phantom appears as the Red Death. St John Fisher were one of the first schools ever to perform this iconic musical in 2012. Think of Me – Christine Daae, the female protagonist, sings this aria in the Paris Opera House, leading to her childhood sweetheart, Raoul, recognising her.
Good Morning Baltimore Tracey: Ellie Sykes
Nicest Kids Corny Collins: Tom Van Parys and ensemble
Mama I’m a Big Girl Now Tracey: Ellie Sykes Penny: Lily Robbins Amber: Thea Holland Mothers: Sophie McCudden, Gabrielle Stapleton, Ruby Joseph Good Morning Baltimore – The opening number to “Hairspray”. Tracy Turnblad wakes up with a bang on a sunny day in Baltimore, and takes us through her hometown! St John Fisher performed this show in 2015. Nicest Kids – On the Corny Collins TV Show, the Nicest Kids perform their best dance moves to the “latest, greatest Baltimore sound” for the audiences at home. Tracy’s dream is to be on this show! Mama I’m a Big Girl Now – The three teenage girls, Penny, Amber, and Tracy, clash with their mothers about growing up and wanting more freedom in this comic song.
Prologue/ Any Dream Will Do Female Narrator: Iris Wall Joseph: Albert Stott
Go Go Joseph Female Narrator: Iris Wall Joseph: Albert Stott Butler: Alfie Davies Baker: Dermot Penney
Close Every Door Joseph: Albert Stott
Prologue / Any Dream Will Do – The Narrator introduces the Biblical story of Joseph, Jacob’s favourite son, in this ever-popular smash hit show from Andrew Lloyd-Webber. St John Fisher’s Performing Arts Club performed this show in 2013. Close Every Door – Joseph reflects on his false imprisonment in this moving song. Go, Go, Go Joseph – Our finale is this high-energy, explosive number where Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams sets him free and changes his life for ever!
Dan Tunstall Aidan Greene Alfie Davies Ivo Hopkins Will McAvoy Jeannot Gantier-Houston Thomas Van Parys Marta Batista Amelia Clynch Amber Lowen Niamh Burnham Eleanor Cooper Imogen Annear Gabrielle Stapleton Megan Wailes Laura Hilyer Rebecca Russo Ruby Joseph Sophie McCudden Sinead Harley Eleanor Roberts Emma Hatcher Tom Krier
Dermot Penney Sam Manley Albert Stott Malen Clarkson Erin Whittaker Jess Hague Rowan Krier Mya Morgan Iris Wall Ursula Holland Lily Robbins Grace Trapps Ella Slater Natalie McLoughlin Lily Walker Thea Holland Daria Cwiklinska Charlie Jones Laura Robinson Alex Lambert
Mia Bowden Lauren Chiltern Polly Conneely Isobel Davies Scarlett Davis Jenny Horsfall Emelia Khier Sofia Lambert Mia Lynch Lauren Magill Holly Matthews Clara Maxwell
Danielle Newport Neve Noonan Ciara Stockley Ellie Sykes James Tatterton Holly Todd Scarlett Watson Louise Wicken Sadie Wilsden Beth Windle
Director Musical Director Choreographers Assistant Choreographer Dance Captain Stage Manager Lighting Designer and Operator Sound Operator Stage Crew
MD Keys 1 Guitar Bass Guitar Drum Kit Percussion Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone 1 Flute Clarinet Reeds Violins
Viola Cello
Carolyn Booth Craig Ratcliffe Claire Noonan, Laura Murphy Sofia Lambert Ciara Stockley Nina Deakin Amelia Hardy Andy Hardy Seb Reece-Farron, Ryan Saynor, George Williams, Oli Leeming-Shepherd
Mr Craig Ratcliffe Mr Nigel Beetles Tom Beetles Mr Edward Dennis Chris Hostert Milo Van Parys Cameron Mackinnon Emily Pederson Archie Hall Dan Bulcock Olivia Morley Jamie Cooke Ben Mitchell Hannah Maxwell Mr Ben Walker Risa Mascarenhas Tracey Xie Diana Lleshi Mr Philip Gaertner Charlotte Krier Jenna Quinn
Danceworx, Knaresborough Angela Wicken, Viviene Marquaye, Lenora Gaertner and Tracey Pye for costumes Andy Hardy for hire of sound equipment Rick at FTAV for staging hire Phil Bullen for technical support Trish Scott for Front of House support PTA for interval refreshments
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