Mini mobster musical blows audience away

11 Feb Mini mobster musical blows audience away

The cast of Bishop Perowne CE College’s production of Bugsy Malone.

New York in the Roaring Twenties came to Bishop Perowne CE College in Worcester in the shape of hit musical Bugsy Malone.

Featuring a host of familiar songs including So You Wanna Be a Boxer and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, the production was performed to more than 500 primary school pupils at three matinees as well as proud parents and fellow students on four evenings.

Penned by Alan Parker with music and lyrics by Paul Williams, the eternally popular comic tale follows the rivalry between two street gangs during the USA’s Prohibition era in the 1920s.

The hard-working cast was made up of 60 students across all year groups with many more playing vital backstage and technical roles.

Director Suzie Davis said: “It was an exciting production to work on and one which brought out the energetic and talented best in our young people.

“Performing to packed houses every evening is an experience they will carry with them for many years to come.”

Notes to editors

For more information, contact Bishop Perowne CE College headteacher Julie Farr on 01905 746800 or email kwi@bishop-perowne.worcs.sch.uk

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