STUDENTS at an Ascot school had a happy time spent in a motor car that is as sleek as a thoroughbred and turns everybody’s head.
And it wasn’t the wheels that was the star of the show: it was the youngsters themselves.
Senior pupils at LVS Ascot recently performed a special production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the tale of an inventor’s flying car that takes the heroes to a land where children are banned.
Featuring a cast of 84, teachers said they were so excited by the auditions they decided to double cast the show, which was performed in its full-equipped on-site theatre.
Rehearsals began in November giving students approximately 12 school weeks to prepare. Weekends and evenings after school where among the dedicated time spent rehearsing.
Jessica Clark, the school’s head of performing arts and drama, was thrilled with how the performances went, saying the show was a “triumphant success”.
“Students from Year 7-9 were performing helped by a crew of Year 7-13 students, all working together to put on a fantastic production,” she said.
“The two-hour long show had lots of complex technical elements including a flying car which very much wowed our audience.”
She continued: “The students navigated each challenge brilliantly and supported each other throughout the process. As well as their wonderful performances, I have been most impressed with the way the students have worked together as a team, helping each other practice and motivating each other when they found elements more challenging.
“I am lucky to work with such an amazing staff team who continue to over amazing opportunities for our students, and privileged to teach such caring, dedicated and committed students.”