Mini musical a Shrek-tastic success
Local children performed a mini version of Shrek the musical to their parents, friends and special guests as part of our children’s summer activities programme.
The children aged from 8 to 12 years had just a day and half to learn their lines before performing the show. Working with professional choreographer Elysia Tebb and her son Kelsey, the children showed off their singing, dancing and acting skills recreating scenes and musical numbers from the hit film and show, Shrek.
The young performers were provided with fantastic costumes to wear. They learnt a script, songs and dance routines in just 2 days at the summer activity at North Weald Village Hall in August.
Councillor Louise Mead, Chairman of Epping Forest District Council, and Councillor Alan Lion, Vice-chairman of Epping Forest District Council both watched the performance and handed out well deserved certificates of achievement to all the performers.
The most wonderful show
These children worked together as a team, remained focused and performed the most wonderful show. I have to say how impressive it was. They earned every smile and every clap of the audience. They are absolute stars.
I know how hard it is, even as an experienced entertainer, to step on stage even with weeks or months of rehearsals and they did it with just 2 days rehearsal and shined throughout, every single child.
Congratulations to all the performers and Elysia and Kelsey. You should all be very proud of yourselves. Thank you to Vanessa Gayton, Community Development and Wellbeing Team Manager for the invitation. We all thought it was amazing!
Councillor Louise Mead, Chairman of Epping Forest District Council
Proud parents sent our Community Development and Wellbeing team the following messages.
Not stopped singing
I just wanted to say thanks again for the last 2 days! My daughter has not stopped singing the songs, reciting other lines and talking about the funny bits!!! She lived every second. We can’t wait to join you next time.
Such a brilliant surprise
Great event – I can’t believe my daughter had a speaking part and got so involved – such a brilliant surprise.
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