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To commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death Sutton CP School children from Years 3 & 4 performed the classic Shakespearean comedy, 'A Midsummers Night’s Dream', at Glusburn Institute on 16 June 16.
Packed with colourful characters, from feisty Hermia to foolish Bottom, this show made a fantastic introduction to Shakespeare. A Midsummer’s Night Dream offered the not inconsiderable challenge of having a dozen or so significant roles rather than just two or three lead parts. The script was mostly in modern English, but there was plenty of Shakespeare's glorious language for the young cast to experience.
In the twisting tale of four confused and argumentative lovers; a group of temperamental fairies; and a gang of rowdy workmen who are trying to rehearse their own play; the characters were comical, the songs sparkling and the production was perfect. Headteacher Mrs Fiona Beetles said, “The great acting combined with strong singing really wowed the audience and the whole cast should be very proud of their outstanding performance.” School governor Mr Adam Burgess added, “Congratulations to cast and crew, I am sure Mr Shakespeare would be proud.”
April 16
To coincide with our celebration of all things British and the 400 anniversary of Shakespeare’s death - Y3 & Y4 are proud to present this classic Shakespearean comedy, in a fresh, lively version from our friends at Spiderweb Musicals.
Set in a forest outside Athens (or maybe even Lyndhurst Woods in Sutton) it's a twisting tale of four confused and argumentative lovers, a group of temperamental fairies, and a gang of rowdy workmen who are trying to rehearse their own play. Oberon, king of the Fairies, sends his hare-brained servant, Puck, to enchant the Queen, Titania. While he's about it, he may as well enchant the Athenian lovers, too. What could possibly go wrong?
Packed with colourful characters, from feisty Hermia to foolish Bottom, this show makes a fantastic introduction to Shakespeare. The script, carefully edited and adapted to include 30 speaking parts, is partly in modern English, but there is plenty of Shakespeare's glorious language for your young cast to experience.
To be performed on the stage of Glusburn Institute on Thursday 16 June 2016.
