20 November 2019
Performing Arts students had a fantastic two days in London for our annual Performing Arts residential. The group were given a backstage guided tour of the National Theatre, learning about its history as well as being shown the workshops where the set and props are made. Students were thrilled to learn about all the different theatre careers they could pursue in the future. Next we were treated to a stunning performance of ‘Wicked’ in the West End’s Victoria Apollo Theatre. Staff and students were awestruck by the incredible talent, stunning vocals and emotive plot – there were tears!!
The next day we headed to the famous Pineapple Dance studios to participate in a West End workshop with a professional actor. The group worked with a scene from Wicked, exploring the text and characters before settling down for a Question and Answer session with Lewis Easter, a cast member from Wicked. Lewis is a ‘Swing’ in Wicked and explained that this means he knows an incredible nine parts in the show. Students asked a range of interesting questions about training, audition processes and what his dream job would be (his answer was cast member of Wicked!).
After a spot of lunch and shopping in Covent Garden we made our way back to Chorlton with a head full of amazing memories.
