The cast of Guys and Dolls were cheered on for five encores of “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” in their final performance on Saturday evening! Walthamstow Hall schoolgirls became New York hoodlums, gamblers, nightclub dancers and Save-a-Soul Christian do-gooders, inhabiting by turn a New York dive or Cuban saloon in The Ship theatre.
This musical was last performed at Wally in 2013 and several alumnae from that production came to meet the current cast and team ahead of watching Friday’s performance.
The rehearsals, the costumes, the fabulous direction by Head of Drama Mrs Bower-Morris and her team, the talented band led by Miss Leather and the energy and talent of the girls, all coalesced into wonderfully entertaining and exuberant performances. Thank you to Sarah Newman for the photos in the gallery above.
Audience feedback:
“From start to finish it was fantastic – the music, costumes, accents, scenery, comedic timing, singing, acting, lighting – everything was superb. I laughed a lot throughout – what a talented department and group of students you have. Incredible! Well done to everyone for all of your hard work in putting this all together.”
“…what a wonderful production!! We were blown away by how good it was…they were all amazing.”
“For the last few years Wally drama productions have been a highlight of our year and this one is no exception. It was absolutely brilliant… it was great to see the band on stage.”
“I thought last night’s performance was utterly spectacular. Everything about the evening was pure joy and the actors were incredible.”
“I brought my brother in-law along who is an actor. He has been on stage in London... He thoroughly enjoyed the performance and thought the directing was superb…He commented on the incredible voices and attention to detail”
“Who knew that shooting craps could be such fun?”
