It is with tremendous pride that we present this year’s whole school production, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. With pupils from Year 5 to the Sixth Form involved on stage, backstage, Front of House, in making costumes and providing production support, it truly has been a whole school effort.
It has been both exciting and challenging to bring a relatively unknown show to life and I thank Helen Bruce for introducing us to it………even with its associated complexity of multiple endings.
I cannot thank this company of young people enough for their energy, enthusiasm and unfailing good humour. They have made the production process a delight!
The message of this joyous show has resonated with us throughout rehearsals as laughter has been a constant element and we hope that you will join in with us tonight.
So for now, please sit back and enjoy a night at The Music Hall Royale!
Gilly Cable, Director.
Synopsis
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel of the same name. Set in the fictional town of Cloisterham, England, the story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of the title character, Edwin Drood, and the ensuing efforts to unravel the truth behind his fate.
The unique aspect of this musical is its interactive and audience-engaging nature. As the show progresses, the audience is invited to participate in determining the outcome of the story, including the identity of the culprit responsible for Drood's disappearance and the resolution of various subplots.
Filled with colorful characters, intricate plot twists, and vibrant musical numbers, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" offers a thrilling and entertaining theatrical experience that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.