A MUSICAL society has proved that its future is just as bright as its 100 year past - as the junior section put on a spellbinding adaptation of Matilda the Musical.
Maryport AODS Junior Section returned to the stage of the Carnegie, Workington for the first time since 2016 to bring its spectacular adaptation of Matilda, after spending three months in rehearsals for the performance.
Matilda the Musical is a musical based on the 1988 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl.
The musical's narrative centres on Matilda Wormwood, a precocious five-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to reclaim her life.
10-year-old Ella Peers shone in the lead role of Matilda with her vibrant take on the part commanding the stage.
Her performance of 'When I Grow Up' from the musical was a splendour and it is sure that Ella has a very bright future if she does decide to pursue her chosen career as an actress.
Ella was perfectly supported by 17-year-old Beth Smith who portrayed the part of Miss Honey, with a magical performance of 'This Little Girl', and 14-year-old Max McAllister's hilariously cruel portrayl of Miss Trunchball had audiences in uproar with a mixture of laughter and pure dread.
All performers in the show were fantastic with exciting group numbers of 'Miracle' and 'Naughty' delighting audiences.
The pinnacle of the performance has to go to the 'Revolting Children' number, with the enjoyment and professionalism of the whole cast being perfectly on display.
A special mention must go to the set designers and production crew who transformed the Carnegie into an interactive and West-End like theatre, with the swings and other moving parts adding additional colour to the already lively performances.
The production is an absolute delight and the dedication by all of the performers involved was visible to see, as was the pure joy across all of their faces.
Tickets are still available for Saturday, December 3 at the Carnegie website so snap them up while you can.
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