This
group of young pupils portray the horror of the impending visit by
an Ofsted inspector. In its conception something which struck
horror into every teacher and pupil in the country.
This
very young group portrayed this amiably. The cast list is a little
obscure introducing the characters and designations but not actors
names. Dr Amelia Hetherington-Smyth the Headmistress, in danger of
forced retirement should the inspection go badly.
Her
ineffectual Deputy Head Mr Hendry who is almost terrorized by the
pupils.
Miss
Dearey the school secretary who mothers the younger male teachers
due to the real sadness in her life.
For
me these were the top three performances although it is obvious
everyone in the cast is given their all. Some of the parts are
easier to play than others, in particular the naughty
accident-prone who gets the blame for everything.
The
performance space they are working in is an awkward space and the
direction at times seemed to be fighting against rather than
working with the area.
The
energy and gusto these kids put into the performance will tighten
up the show and improve the production throughout the run.
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