A ‘future Steven Spielberg’
Cameron Lawry (17) wrote and directed Protea Stage Productions' latest offering, Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, that was staged throughout October and into November.
This pantomime is based on the original storyline, but with a distinctive South African flavour.
Cameron’s wish is for the production is to be enjoyed by both adults and children, which, he believes, is the key to the greatest musicals.
He has been involved in amateur theatre since 2005 and has been involved with all areas of this production, including set designing and building, props and costumes.
Cameron is studying drama as an extra mural subject with Tarryn Lee, where he recently completed his Grade Six exam with Trinity Guildhall.
He is also studying music with Christi van den Berg, from Keyboard Music, and takes music as a subject at St Dunstan’s College, where he goes to school.
He has been involved in the annual Benoni Eisteddfod every year since pre-grade.
Director of Protea Stage Productions Margaret Todd proudly described Cameron as “the future Steven Spielberg”.
She said he has been with Protea since he was six years old.
From that age he entertained children with his magic shows at birthday parties, with “Rodney the Rabbit” and Peter the white laughing dove”.
Balloon sculpting and stilt-walking are further additions to his talents.
Cameron plans to continue studying drama and music, and to focus on directing, producing and all areas of the film industry when he is done with school.
He has loved the opportunity presented by him by Protea Stage Productions and encourages all parents to bring their children to enjoy the magic of the theatre.
The pantomime, Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, was staged in the Benoni City Hall until November 2.
