Anyone would think that I was excited at seeing all of the hard work that our juniors have put into this production coming to fruition on the stage this weekend! And it's not just because of my vested interest!
This will be the first external group to perform in the new Belper Theatre Hall at Belper School. Those of us who enjoyed the BMT Autumn concert there at the end of September will have seen the bare bones that were in place. Now that the work is finished, there is tiered seating throughout, all new sound and lighting and all together a better experience for those on stage and in the audience. You will only get one chance to say that you were there at the opening show of this fantastic venue!
Secondly, this is the last performance that Becky Osborne will be leading for the juniors before she hangs up her baton. Anyone who has seen Becky in action, either at rehearsals on a Wednesday evening or bringing the best out of the children will know what a star she is. She instils a huge degree of confidence and faith in the children - confidence in themselves that they can do it, and faith that she will be there to help them if the words start to fail them, or they can't quite remember what their cue is. She will leave a gap that is hard to fill - there's more to running BJMT than picking a song to learn!
And thirdly, there's the show itself. With a set that has been hand crafted by the producer himself (the same guy who designed the stunning set for Brigadoon earlier this year) and months of learning, practice and excitement, this really will be a show to enjoy and remember.
In case you're wondering what the show is all about, here's a brief insight. Honk! is a new version of the magical fairy tale of the ugly duckling, with great new songs, stacks of humour and a story that will make you laugh and cry - hopefully in equal measure.
My Mum is bringing a bus load of people up from Sutton Coldfield. They've experienced the professionalism of Belper Musical Theatre and Belper Juniors in the past. And they know that at £8 for an adult and £6 for a concession, this is one great value package of entertainment.
Don't miss out - order your tickets now!
And tell your friends you're coming at our Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113078085473683
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