“Just because you find that life’s not fair it doesn’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it”
Tuesday 11th July saw the eagerly anticipated opening night of ‘Matilda the Musical’ at Bradford Forster Academy (BFA). Students from the academy have been working on the performance since Christmas, and the opening night did not disappoint. Students from years 7 to 10 came together to perform this Roald Dahl classic, in musical form to the delight of a full house of parents, students and staff.
With a cast of over 40 students, the stage was full at times, but the combination of well-rehearsed songs, well-coordinated scenes and some slick set changes produced a performance that all could be proud of!
The show continues tonight and Friday 14th July at 6pm, with tickets still available for Friday’s performance priced at £2.50 each.
Donations will be welcomed for Candlelighters Charity, in memory of Paris Somma (a BFA student who sadly passed away in 2021). The first night raised funds of over £65 for this worthy cause.
Chris Rushmere-York, Teacher of Performing Arts at Bradford Forster Academy, said:
“As creative departments in Drama and Music we strived to create an inclusive performance involving students from all walks of school life and we have certainly delivered. The show and the cast are incredible, and all our students have worked exceptionally hard in creating a joyous and moving musical. As a first year ECT, I am incredibly proud to be a part of this creative team but also to celebrate the triumphs of the BFA family who have come together to put on a fantastic spectacle – the first of many to come!”
Cath Proud, Principal at Bradford Forster Academy, said:
“This production is testament to the hard work and dedication of the fantastic staff and students of BFA who have put hours of hard work in over the past few months preparing for tonight. I am incredibly proud of their achievement, and it was wonderful to see such an inclusive performance, with some of our quietest students shining brightly and with confidence in front of such a big audience. This is what happy school memories are made of!”