Supporting Inclusivity in the Community

New Production

In the first week of January, Sixth Form pupils, Francesca C., Ezekiel T. and Darcy G. joined the cast of Blue Apple for the hugely enjoyable performances of their winter show, Lashings of Ginger Beer at the Theatre Royal Winchester. The pupils assisted the actors both on and off stage, whether calming any pre-show nerves or leading the singing and dancing routines. 

Lashings of ginger beer, an homage to Enid Blyton’s Famous Five characters, involves a group of friends who set out on an enthralling adventure to track-down escaped prisoners in the depths of rural Hampshire. The unsuspecting criminal, the village bobby, was finally discovered and knocked-out by a meticulously timed cricket ball to the hoorahs of ‘Howzat’! by the cast. The play included a voiceover by broadcaster, Alan Titchmarsh depicting 1930s’ village life and providing an historical insight into the origins of the Round Table.

Ezekiel reflected on his experience: "The whole Blue Apple experience is wonderful; the staff are so welcoming, and the actors are great fun to work with. Every time we walk into rehearsals, we are welcomed by a grand applause and experience nothing but positivity all the way to performance day.  Finally getting on stage at the Theatre Royal is very rewarding, and just as enjoyable as the rehearsals building up to the show. "

Photos © Mike Hall