Directed by Head of Drama and Artistic Director Mr Alex Bolton, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ introduced the audience to Bethany’s brightest new star…a seven-foot tall man-eating plant called Audrey II (voiced by Leon Lambert, Year 11), that promises Seymour (James Clarke, Year 11) fame and fortune on one condition - he provide the plant with fresh meat every day. Soon, a macabre story unfolds where no-one, not even Seymour’s true love Audrey (Georgia Lello, Year 11) is safe from the clutches of the enigmatic plant.

With the audience in stitches thanks to the dark humour expertly conveyed by the cast, and musical numbers that are still being hummed throughout the School, the performance was a resounding success.

Headmaster Francie Healy said that he hugely enjoyed the show and was delighted with the superb quality of acting and music on display.

Bolton acknowledged, “The show has huge technical aspects that the actors had to learn. They faced head-on the challenge of bringing to life a character that is not real, and through persistence and thinking on their feet, achieved an outstanding performance and truly developed their acting skills."

The show would not have been such a success without the exemplary performance of the School’s orchestra, led by Musical Director Mr Gareth Stubberfield. Bethany’s talented musicians followed the complicated and quirky score with accuracy and enthusiasm that brought the production to life. On his involvement in the play, Stubberfield said: “To bring the singing together with our musicians is simply a joy”.

Bethany’s next production will be The Jungle Book, taking place at the end of June 2017. This too promises to be an ambitious visual spectacular that offers a new challenge for Bethany’s actors and musicians.

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