Audiences at Falmouth School considered themselves extremely lucky to be left wanting more after enjoying a performance of the popular musical Oliver last week.

After months of hard work and rehearsals, the cast of over 40 students took to the stage for four shows which were attended by audiences of more than 200 people who were “wowed” by the calibre of acting, singing and dancing.

Students from years seven to 12 were involved with some making their debut while for others it was their sixth or seventh appearance in school productions. Oliver is a show which particularly allows younger pupils to shine as the lead roles of Oliver and the Artful Dodger were taken by year seven pupils.

In addition to the on-stage cast, many other students and staff played their part in making the show such a huge success - from the production team and set painters to the band, there were many opportunities for everyone to be involved. The school was also lucky enough to have an “absolutely fantastic” set designed and built by local set designer Alan Munden.

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Cast.

Oliver Twist, Dylan Murray and Sennen Addinall; Artful Dodger, Mollie Reburn and Max Thompson; Mr Bumble, Joe Holland; Widow Corney, Megan Tremethick; Mr Sowerberry, Tadhg Cullen; Mrs Sowerberry, Kellan Frankland; Fagin, Josh Talbot; Nancy, Esther Martin and Louisa Riggall; Bill Sykes, Richard Howard; Mr Brownlow, Chay Morris; Bet, Anna Freeman; Dr Grimwig, Matt Leech and Oliver Jordan; Charlotte, Jess Brown; Noah Claypole, EJ Crook and Mrs Bedwin, Rhiannon Lowe.

Chorus: Cy Marven, Rebecca Pearce, Ruby Peters, Molly Hull, Nils Tregenza, Elizabeth Holland, Issy Millar, Izzy Mayes, Matilda Murray, Cameron Jarmain, Hannah Attree, Lewis Naisby, Mila Walden, Callum Kerr, Rory O’Conaill, Hannah Cox and Emma Dunn.

Dancers: Maddy George, Jade Alway, Dulcie Dobson, Katie Richards, Chloe Hunt, Isobel Hunt, Olivia Wills and Kensa Wilson.

Orchestra: piano, Matt Fox; drums, Ollie Hedaux, bass, Steve Watkiss; woodwind, Verena Watkiss and Coral Cryan; trumpets, Minnie Harrop and Hayden Thompson; trombone, Zac Brewer; strings, Ellie Daniell, Kirsty Noble, Susan Balkwill and Zoe Osmond.