7 days ago
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- Edinburgh Reporter
Forth Children's Theatre rocks the Fringe with high-energy musical
Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the beat because Forth Children's Theatre (FCT) is back with a bang for their 44th Edinburgh Fringe production – the sensational, hilarious, and heartwarming musical 'School of Rock', by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
This electrifying production promises laugh-out-loud comedy, epic guitar solos, and a whole lot of heart as it storms the stage at Broughton High School (29 East Fettes Avenue, EH4 1EG).
School of Rock – hilarious and heart-warming.
Based on the hit movie, School of Rock follows down-and-out rocker Dewey Finn who poses as a substitute teacher at a posh prep school – only to transform a class of bookish students into a mind-blowing rock band. Along the way, he shakes up the system, discovers unexpected friendships, and even melts the icy exterior of the school's strait-laced headmistress.
With a talented young cast, a live band, and enough high-octane music to blow the roof off, FCT's latest production promises high energy entertainment for families, Fringe-goers, and anyone ready to rock.
It is the most complex show FCT has staged and with more than 40 young people taking part it also features one of the largest casts.
For many of the cast and band this will be their last show, and many are going on to dance schools, theatre schools and conservatoires around the UK. FCT has played a big part in their musical and theatre training and will hopefully be, as for so many before, a springboard to a career in the arts.
Director, Kayleigh MacDonald said: 'It has been a privilege to work with such a wonderful group of young performers who have consistently worked hard to bring their characters to life – tackling intricate harmonies, impressive choreography and the added complexity of live instruments being played on stage.'
A talented and dedicated young cast – Broughton High School until Saturday 9 September.
Musical Director, Evie Alberti, added: 'School of Rock has been a formative influence on my musical journey. The show's celebration of creativity, individuality, and empowered young musicians – particularly female instrumentalists – played a key role in shaping my aspirations as a performer. Working on this production with such a talented and dedicated young cast has been an incredible experience – and a powerful continuation of the legacy of rocking, fearless female musicians.'
Performance Dates: Matinee performances on Wednesday 6 and Saturday 9 September.
Evening performance at 7pm from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 September.
Tickets are available from the FCT Hotline: 07415 082493 or at the Fringe Box Office.
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