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Top-quality talent showcased in ‘A Million Dreams’ musical

It's a show filled with countless laughs, tender moments and musical highpoints - if it ever returns, don't miss the chance of booking your seat!

September 21, 2022
James Anderson 1 minute read
Showing good synchronisation during their musical number (faces visible) - Sbu Msomi, Olivia Grassie, Caroline Wassenaar, Hannah James, Caraline Hill and Daniella Diedrechsen wowed the crowd.

Capping a weekend of top-class talent showcases on the North Coast, the ‘A Million Dreams’ musical had a hugely successful limited run.

Olivia Wynne gives it her all while singing ‘Hard Knock Life’.

Held at Linc Campus, the three shows on Friday and Saturday featured live singing, dancing and acting from schoolchildren sourced from the Performing Arts Centre, Destiny Music Academy and LIV Village.

Aside from the talent on stage, there were a host of outfit changes throughout, exhibiting a huge amount of work behind the scenes.

The show was in the style of a jukebox musical, featuring acts from a number of popular shows, including the titular song from ‘The Greatest Showman’.

“It was all about the children following their dreams, overcoming disappointment and tribulations along the way,” said Performing Arts Centre owner and show choreographer, Simone Mann.

The cast receive a well-deserved round of applause following their show last Friday.

Aside from pre-recorded voice-overs and music, a live band also kept the audience moving throughout.

The cast showed good skills, remembering the choreography while singing.

Featuring top quality production at every step, the show far exceeded those where the only audience members who enjoy it are proud moms and dads.

Some of the cast from the first number of the show which saw the group in an audition setting, playing on the stereotypical roles in the situation.

There is genuine talent among the North Coast’s next generation and many of the performers would not look out of place in professional productions.

The show featured multiple outfit changes and songs, keeping the audience invested throughout.

With laughs, tender moments and musical highpoints, if this show ever returns, make sure to book your spot.

A variety of dance styles were blended in the jukebox musical setting by choreographer Simone Mann.

An added bonus of the production is that all funds raised after costs are covered will be donated to LIV Village, which supports orphaned and vulnerable children in Cottonlands.

The professional set-up at Linc Campus proved the perfect staging for the musical, allowing for lighting and background changes through the production.

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September 21, 2022
James Anderson 1 minute read

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