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.
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