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Bugsy Malone

11th July 2008


The school hall was transformed into the seamier quarters of downtown New York for our annual major drama production.  Eighty children from Year 3 up to Year 13 took part in this toe-tapping celebration of the roaring 1920s.   Ryan Williams, Laurence Zanelli, Abigail Chesterman, Jade Pitman and Georgia Beattie led the cast of gangsters, singers, dancers and molls.  













































 Laurence Zanelli as 'Bugsy' with Jade Pitman who played the role of 'Blousey'


Audience members nearest the stage enjoyed being seated right inside Fat Sam's Speakeasy.   No recorded music was used - the band's electric live performance carried the production along with a swing. 
































  Ryan Williams and Abigail Chesterman who also played the main characters
                                               of 'Bugsy' and 'Blousey'

Thanks to the brilliant costumes, spectacular make-up, stunning hairstyles, colourful setting and intricate choreography the production was a feast for the eye, while the spirited choruses and solo pieces ensured that the audience left the hall with a song in their hearts.


































           Laurence Zanelli 'Bugsy' with 'Tallulah' played by Geogia Beattie

































      Rachel Saywell as 'Louella' with 'Dandy Dan' played by Hugh Scannell















        The Dancers with 'Tallulah', left to right - Megan Brickley as 'Velma',
          Emily Mangles 'Lorretto', Katie Norris 'Tillie', Lucy King 'Dotty' and
                                              Emily Rowsell 'Bangles'.




























  The Band - James Jackson (acoustic guitar), Magenta Cousins (percussion),
    Henry Roper (trumpet) and Mr Larry Gentis (Music Director and base guitar)