Three sell-out Nights for a Wigan secondary school's musical production
Wigan youngsters are glowing after their latest musical went down a storm
Students at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School in Ashton are celebrating the outstanding success of their production of High School Musical Jr which played to three sell-out audiences.
The much-loved musical brought together talented pupils from across the school for three spectacular performances, showcasing their creativity, confidence and enthusiasm.
From energetic dance routines and memorable musical numbers to captivating performances on stage, the production was a wonderful celebration of the school’s performing arts talent.
Months of hard work, dedication and preparation went into bringing the show to life.
Pupils and staff worked tirelessly to develop their acting, singing and dancing skills, while backstage and technical teams played a vital role in ensuring each performance ran smoothly.
Head of drama Miss Carroll said: “I am incredibly proud of every pupil involved in High School Musical Jr.
“They put so much energy, commitment and enthusiasm into the production, and seeing them perform to three sell-out audiences was a wonderful reward for all their hard work. The support from families, friends and our school community was fantastic.”
Headteacher Mr Dumican also praised the achievement, highlighting the importance of opportunities like these in developing pupils’ wider skills and talents.
He said: “This was a tremendous achievement for our pupils and staff. Productions like this are a wonderful example of the confidence, creativity and teamwork we want to nurture at St Edmund Arrowsmith.”
The school extends its sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the production’s success, including the cast, backstage and technical teams, staff, families and the wider school community who supported the performances.