{"id":76825,"date":"2021-07-14T04:57:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T18:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=76825"},"modified":"2021-07-12T19:28:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T09:28:13","slug":"matilda-ballarat-grammar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/matilda-ballarat-grammar\/","title":{"rendered":"Matilda magic in Wendouree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AN ensemble cast of sixty-five Ballarat Grammar performers is presenting <em>Matilda the Musical<\/em> this week at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts.<\/p>\n<p>The high-energy show based on Roald Dahl\u2019s beloved children\u2019s story is full of singing, dancing, acting, spectacular sets and <em>Revolting Children<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Director Callan Lewis said the cast on-stage, from year 7 to 12, are supported by 16 backstage crew members and a \u201ctoe-tapping\u201d student orchestra.<\/p>\n<p>He expects <em>Matilda<\/em> will reacquaint adult audience members with their inner child and excite them, after a 2020 without theatre.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith music and lyrics written by Tim Minchin, audiences will enjoy the humour and the energy behind the story, getting to see the world through a child\u2019s perspective again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a fantastic choice for our students to experience this show, given the story is about being at school and they\u2019re at that age.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe students have amazed me, involved in all aspects; lighting, stage management, assistant directing and choreographing. It\u2019s the students bringing the whole story together, and it\u2019s a big learning process for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Year 12 Daisy Rogers is playing the \u201chuge\u201d title role. She said becoming Matilda over the last five months &#8211; a \u201cmature yet young\u201d character &#8211; has been challenging but full of fun.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a relatable show, featuring family and school with a sense of magic. It gives kids hope,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like how my character gets to work with the entire cast, not just the leads. It\u2019s been exciting to develop relationships, connect with people in the younger year levels, and see the staff and production team put their heart and soul into it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been special to create these lifelong friendships in the theatre, because in other sports, you don\u2019t often get the same opportunity to connect with people outside your age group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Matilda<\/em> opens tomorrow night, Thursday, 15 July, with a 7.30pm show. Friday, 16 and Saturday, 17 July will have evening performances at the same time, and a 2pm matinee will also run on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36tlf5Q\"><strong>bit.ly\/36tlf5Q<\/strong><\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AN ensemble cast of sixty-five Ballarat Grammar performers is presenting Matilda the Musical this week at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. 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