Burke and Hare at Howdenburn

Many, many congratulations to the children of Howdenburn who put on a wonderful performance of Burke and Hare yesterday. Regardless of the small cast size, the performance was full of energy and life, show-casing considerable talent from some very promising young actors and actresses. Fantastic work Howdenburn, I hope we will work with you all again.

St Martin's evening extravaganza

Now, if you want to organise a successful school production, get some tips from St Martin's RC in Tranent. I think this snap speaks for itself. Well done all ;-)  ...this was the scene at the closing speech by the headmistress, The Castaways in the foreground sporting their fashionable head-dresses.

Treasure Island at St Martin's

Today was the big day at St Martin's RC Primary in Tranent. At 2pm, after a morning filled with a tech run and a dress rehearsal, an audience of 120 proud parents and grandparents eagerly awaited the start of the Charades musical, Treasure Island.

As soon as the Locals began to sing the opening song 'The Admiral Benbow' it was clear that the performance was going to be a special one, and the audience's first opportunity to applaud after the opening number reflected this. The high standard set by the Locals was brilliantly matched by the Loyalists and Pirates in their portrayal of the bustling Bristol docks and the voyage that followed. "Land Lubbers stand aside" they sang at the tops of their voices! The story then continued with a boisterous rendition of 'Cold Blooded Mutiny' by the Pirates, which left the audience fearing for the lives of protagonists Jim the cabin-boy, expedition leader Dr Livesay and the Loyalists. Next up were the Castaways who entertained to the maximum with their song that explains their unfortunate past that left them marooned on a desert island, and, above all, their longing to return to civilisation so they can eat cheese!

The entertainment continued, each of the Loyalists, Pirates and Castaways wowing the audience with there telling of the tale. Upon the end of the final song the room erupted into applause and cheering, and the cast took to the stage for one last time to accept the congratulations in their curtain call.

A wonderful performance, and it will all be repeated in a special evening showing tomorrow. Encore!!

Here is one of the many brilliant posters for the show made by one the cast members.

Treasure Island at Kings Meadow Primary, Haddington

A very quick note to say a ENORMOUSLY GIGANTIC well done to the fantastic cast of today's Treasure Island performance at Kings Meadow Primary school. I'd write more, but currently hot-footing it to an evening performance in Tranent. No rest for Jim Hawkins and his sea-faring accomplices!

Burke and Hare spotted in Haddington

The infamous murderers appeared in St Mary's RC Primary today, and their gruesome tale was told wonderfully by the combined talents of St Mary's, Athelstaneford and Dirleton primaries. Many, many congratulations to all the young actors and actresses who appeared in the show - a very talented bunch. Here's a little stylized snap from the big day...

East Linton put on quite a show

A BIG well done to all the wonderful children of East Linton primary school for their brilliant performance of Treasure Island. Fabulous singing and acting and a real pleasure for us to work with. Here's a little stylized snap from the Quayside scene when the crew members are struggling to stand upright against the force of the sea...

Burke and Hare at Burnfoot

Thursday afternoon saw a quite brilliant production of Burke and Hare performed by the p6's and 7's of Burnfoot community school. There was not one weak link in the cast of about 80, and by the time we got to the finale of the gruesome tale the audience had been on over and wowed about 4 times over. Here's the cover of the programme made by the children. BRAVO BURNFOOT!!

Robert Louis Stevenson meets John Muir

A brilliant performance of the Charades musical version of Treasure Island took place today at West Barns primary, just a stone's throw away from John Muir country park. West Barns were joined by Stenton and Innerwick primaries to sing and act their way through the classic tale of pirates and buried treasure. After a tough morning ending in the dress rehearsal to the rest of the school, the cast of p5-7's performed in front of a sell-out audience who were thoroughly entertained, loving every minute. Many, many congratulations to all the young actors and actresses who took part... yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Great Scot it was good ;-)

The Show Must Go On!!!!

Well, despite a slightly depleted cast due to adverse weather conditions, the gruesome tale of Burke and Hare was told brilliantly by Lilliesleaf Primary School today. The Cadavers and Townsfolk, Guards and Students, and Navvies all sang brilliantly. A HUGE congratulations to all involved. 

Tweedbank Primary

on the road back from Tweedbank Primary just outside Galasheils. A big well done to the p5-7's for day of hard and determined work. All the parents and grandparents will be very proud come the afternoon of the 27th March after the final performance.