High School Musical – On Stage is based on the very popular
Disney film High School Musical, which is still just as popular today judging
by the number of children in the audience who knew the words to every song.
The story is based in East High School and begins with Troy,
Nathan Morse, telling his friends about a girl he met during the holidays, Gabriella,
Chloe Rowell, who it just so happens has started at East
High School. This may start to sound very similar to Grease, but High School
Musical is aimed at a much younger audience, therefore it flows along in the
way you would expect from Disney. Troy and Grabriella stuck in their respective
cliques, bond over a shared love of music despite the attempts of Coach Bolton,
Peter Charlton, Sharpey, Mackenzie Swash and Ryan, Jordan Poole. Throw in a mix
of songs including ‘Stick to the Status Quo’ and ‘We’re All in this Together’
and the recipe for an evening of entertainment is complete.
Chloe Rowell commands the stage as Gabriella with her
singing. Nathan Morse as Troy is confident in his role. Millie Hall is superbly
over the top as Miss Darbus. Jordan Poole as Ryan and Mackenzie Swash as
Sharpay have a great chemistry between them. Sophie Thompson is perfect as the
shy Kelsi, writer of the musical Juliet and Romeo. One of my favourite scenes
was the detention when they were all made to act as animals Gareth Baker’s worm
was hilarious.
They use the full width of the stage to great effect
especially during dance numbers. The auditorium is also used effectively during
scenes. The first entrance by Miss Darbus from the behind the audience showed
such confidence from Millie Hall as she squeezed along the row.
For a show full of energy and enthusiasm Darlington College
Performing Arts certainly deliver. It is always great when you can also see just
how much the cast have enjoyed performing. At the curtain call you may never
see a happier cast.
High School Musical – On Stage runs until Sunday 2nd
July at 7:00pm
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