Aladdin:Synopsis

Based on the much adored classic of 1992, Aladdin Jr is the story you know and love, with just a little

royal treatment!

Our story follows Aladdin, a down-and-out hero, and his three best friends (Babkak, Omar and

Kassim) through their discovery of a magic lamp and a Genie who has the power to grant its holder 3

wishes. Desperate to gain the approval of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks into an adventure that will

test his moral code and strength of will.

With more characters, songs and thrills, this “diamond in the rough” tale is sure to open “a

whole new world” for all viewers!

Cast

Genie

—Leia Cann

Aladdin

—Phoebe Weaver

Princess Jasmine

—Abbie Thomas

Cast

Iago

—Hollie Slatter

Jafar

—Lois Thayer

Sultan

—Oscar Stone

Omar

—Oscar Taylor

Kassim

—Edward Taylor

Babkak

—Ben Grover

Cast

Cast

Manal

—Nicole Rowley

Rajah

—Charlotte Self

Isir

—Sienna Bragg

Chloe Smith 7CL

Daisie Slatter 7CJN

Demi Gilbert 7DTU

Elena Spurgeon 9CMW

Ella Brunskill 9SS

Ema Macaityte 8FDL

Jack Cridland 10NH

Jenny Lang 8KSI

Jess Salter 8FDL

Kizzy Webb 9SS

Leo Prescot 9ALH

Lucy Manley 8JM

Lyla Patten 7CJN

Macy Garforth 8JM

Madara Svindere 9ALH

Matilda Griffiths 8FDL

Molly Hopwood 8FDL

Olive Trowsdale 7FM

Seth Warren 8JM

MATILDA: Synopsis Inspired by the twisted works of Roald Dahl, this childhood

favourite has been adapted by writers Dennis Kelly, and

musician/lyricist Tim Minchin, to bring you the anarchy-driven

yet inspirational tale of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a young girl with outstanding intelligence, a wicked

wit, and not to mention psychokinetic powers. Unloved by her

parents, Matilda finds comfort in the reassuring class of her

new teacher, Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term,

Matilda (along with her class mates) battle against the

oppressive rule of Miss Agatha Trunchbull. As the school

headmistress, Miss Trunchbull HATES children and LOVES

thinking up horrid punishments for those who don’t abide by

her strict rules. But Matilda has bravery and brains in equal

amounts, and she might just be the students’ saving grace!

Cast Matilda

- Madison Dodden

Miss Trunchbull

- Jasmin Dodden

Miss Honey

- Freya Hatt

Cast Mrs. Wormwood

- Leah Piper

Mr. Wormwood

- Trystan Hudson

Miss Phelps

- Ella Higgins

Cast Narrator/Rudolpho

- Emily Hunt

Narrator/Bruce

- Tegan Smith

Narrator/Nigel

- Ella Darley

Class Mates Ella Buller 7GH

Erin Clarke 8GBW

Erin Roberts 7CL

Issy Davis 7FM

Izzy Robinson 8CST

Joseph Sugg 8JST

Karolina

Bartosik 7GH

Lilly Niblett 8FDL

Lucianna

Brentnall 8JST

Mikaela

Lipinska 7GH

Paige Marshall 7GH

Sophia Miller 7NWL

Support and Special Thanks

SET DESIGN

Thanks to Mr. B Heath and his crew of painters:

Monte Coate

Eli Kitchner

Tom Poole

Gene Gardner

Gabrielle Plummer

Ella Chaffey

Mia Beckett

Evie Putt

Isabelle Perry Wilkinson

Phillipa Reid

Amelia Cadmore

Millie Webber

Bradley Diemert

Sam Washer

Fraser Lyness

DIRECTING AND CHOREOGRAPHY

Many thanks to Miss Hannaby, Mr Rockett and Miss Barwell, for their commitment to the whole

production.

VOCALS + Band

Many thanks to Miss Powell and Mrs. McGill-Wright for their

continued work with the students on their wonderful voices and

music.

Band

Thank you to Haygrove band for supplying some of the music on

our tracks this evening!

Keys:

Louise Innalls

Imogen Sparkes

Guitar:

Oscar West

Kane Saturley

Bass Guitar:

Amelia Cadmore

Drums:

Luke Chetland

Backing Vocals and Harmonies:

Evelyn Thomas

Maria Jimenez

TECH TEAM Special thanks to Mr Kellaway and his team of technicians for their

support with all things electrical:

PHOTOGRAPHY Thanks to Mrs. O’Halloran and Miss Lane for their support with the

photography and equipment.

REFRESHMENTS Thanks to Mrs Hardman, Miss Langdon, Becca Hardman and

Charlotte Old for their help with the wonderful food and drinks this evening.

ENTRY PASS SALES Thank you to the wonderful staff in finance for handling the organisation of the entry passes for all the performances.

REPROGRAPHICS Special thanks to Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Broom for handling the many

resources necessary for each and every performance.

SITE TEAM Thank you to all the brilliant site team with their support with the

staging, set up, and the complete day-to-day running of the venue.

FRONT OF HOUSE Special thanks to our front-of-house team, headed by

Ms Hodder-Williams, and Mrs. Brazier, as well as our fantastic yr11 backstage-hands/comperes:

Support and Special Thanks

Matt Gilbert

Adam Tye

Ashton Paisey

Alana Martin

Jasper Reading

Josh Warren

Holly Dunn

Olive Maidment

Bradley Croucher

Charlotte Anderson

Ines Tinoco

Amy Lang

Staff Comments

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Aladdin Jr and Matilda 2020! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you all this year and create not one but two amazing musicals. I’m so proud of each and everyone one of you, go out there and shine like the stars you are!

~ Miss Hannaby

Working with the students and staff on this years School Productions has been both a pleasure and privilege. We have such a talented, enthusiastic and committed ensemble of young people, as well as a Creative Arts Team that supports each other and makes the whole process fun! Thank you one and all.

~ Mr Rockett

It’s been a pleasure working with such a fantastic group of young people. I’ve spent most of the rehearsals with the Matilda cast who I have to give a huge shout out to for consistently going away and learning the songs, all of which are tricky pieces - well done, however it’s clear how hard every single member of both casts have worked! A huge thank you and well done the band too. A great bunch of people who’ve all conducted themselves so professionally and I am really proud of how far they’ve come in this process. Well done everyone. ~ Miss Powell

Staff Comments

Once again, it has been a total rollercoaster watching the incredible cast and crew of both Aladdin and Matilda progress over the past months. With not one, but two musicals to contend with, the students this year have really been put to the test. Has it been smooth sailing? Of course not! But I can honestly say I’m so proud to have been able to work with such an amazing group of students while they sing, dance and act their way onto the stage tonight. Well done one and all!

~ Miss Barwell

These kids have gone above and beyond to pull off two whole shows. I am honoured to be a part of this production. “Break a leg” kiddies!

~ Mrs. McGill-Wright

Cast Comments

Congrats! You have come so far and it’s certainly paid off. The effort has been surreal and you’re all going to be amazing! Well

done to all the teachers and thank you as we couldn’t have done it without you. Can’t wait for the show and don’t forget to

smile! :)

— Ella

It’s been a long journey but we finally made it. Well done and good luck to everyone here tonight. No matter whether you

have pages of lines or a few dances and songs, your input into these shows are valued and won’t be missed! So now it’s time

to put all our hard-work together and put on a spectacular show. Let’s go on stage and “break a leg”.

—Elena

Good luck Aladdin/Matilda cast! You have put so much effort in and you all really deserve to do well! I’m so proud of all of you,

without you the show would be no where near as good!

Thank you to Miss Hannaby, Mr Rockett, Mrs McGill-Wright, Miss Barwell and Mr Kellaway; without you the show wouldn’t exist and it’s because of you, putting in effort and using your own

time that it does.

— Phoebe

Good luck—you’ll be great! You’ve all worked so hard, it’s going to look amazing! Thank you for your hard work and thanks to all the

teachers, without whom the show wouldn't be able to happen. Have fun on stage, you’ve earnt it.

— Erin Clarke

Cast Comments

Good luck to Aladdin and Matilda cast; we have worked so hard and put so much effort in. From the very first rehearsal to the

last you have all improved so much. See you all on the West End! I’m sure you will all go far!

A huge thank you to all of the teachers that have made this production possible. Without all of your time and dedication, we

could not have done it.

—Emily Hunt

Good luck to the cast of Aladdin and Matilda; the show is looking really good and you are all brilliant! Well done guys!

Thank you to all the teachers for giving up your time. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you.

— Molly Hopwood

Good luck to all involved in the show! You have all worked amazingly! The whole experience will be amazing. We are so

pleased to have so many cast members old and new! Here’s to Aladdin and Matilda!

—Oscar

Well done to everyone involved; you are doing the school proud! Aladdin and Matilda were chosen way back in 2019 and look at us now—February 2020 putting on two fabulous shows! Let’s make this one of the best and just know, each one of you

makes the show perfect!

—Abi

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