Woodham Academy have completed their auditions for their traditional annual show.
The school had over 50 pupils audition for Matilda Jr, with many more applying to be part of the technical crew.
Woodham ow have a range of pupils from year 7 to year 11 who will be involved in the production, whether it be on stage or behind the scenes helping with props and makeup.
Kitty Wilson-Lee in Year 8 has been cast as Matilda, alongside Amy Richardson in year 10 who will be playing Miss Trunchbull. The role of Miss Honey will be performed by two students on different nights. Josie Thompson in Year 10 and Emma Kenny in Year 8.
“This will be our first musical production since the pandemic, and we are hoping it is going to be our best one yet,” said the school.
“We are delighted to have a range of pupils participating; for some it will be their first time acting on a stage and we are incredibly proud to have them be a part of it.
The excitement has now set in; at the end of last half-term we had a full read through of the script and music rehearsals were started.
“Students will be working hard behind the scenes between now and March to put on a brilliant performance.
“We are looking forward to staging the production over three nights in 2023, on March 15, 16 and 17.”
