Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School recently took to the stage at Wyeside Arts Centre to perform Peter Pan.

With a whole school cast of 92 children taking part it was an experience the school will never forget.

The shows that took place on June 26 and 27 were both sell-out performances and the children put on wonderful shows for appreciative audiences.

The production was a team effort with every member of staff and child playing a full part. The children, some as young as four years of age, helped to design and make the scenery, props and costumes. The older children took the lead roles with the number of children performing solos and for many it was their first time on stage.

Some of the young performers in action
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Headteacher, Mr Adam Shearman, said: “Putting on a school play is always a lot of fun and a lot of hard work. Putting on a school play involving 92 children would fill any film director with fear and dread. However, the team at Llanelwedd, as always, rallies to make the magic happen! Our staff have worked so hard with costumes, scenery, props and rehearsing and I cannot thank them enough for going above and beyond for our school.”

Some royalties from the show will go directly to Great Ormond Street Hospital as beneficiaries of JM Barrie’s estate. The school is also donating any money made directly to Wyeside Arts Centre to help ensure the facility has a long and happy future.

“The Wyeside is a fantastic facility and Jill Mustafa, the General Manager, and her team have been so welcoming and supportive of this project and we cannot thank them enough for their hospitality,” said Mr Shearman.

“The children all enjoyed the opportunity with many already asking what our next play will be. Although such a large scale production is an incredible amount of work, seeing the children perform and seeing the audience’s reaction made it all worthwhile.

“I am immensely proud to be headteacher of this wonderful school and by offering opportunities like these amongst strong academic experiences we can ensure that our children have every opportunity whilst with us.”