Highfields’ Upper School production of Avenue Q proved to be just the ticket to entertain eager audiences earlier this month!
The musical tells the story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a dilapidated New York apartment all the way out on ‘Avenue Q’. He soon discovers that although the residents seem affable, it's clear that this is no ordinary neighbourhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Ms Bishop, Director of Performance said, “This was one of the most ambitious shows we have staged in recent years; not only have the cast had to learn lines but they but also a totally new skill: puppetry.”
Ms Bishop went on to say, “Audiences were intrigued and impressed by the puppetry as this is something that most won’t have seen before in a show. All of the students did themselves proud with very professional performances.”
The laugh-out-loud musical certainly impressed the audience, with many saying it was the funniest show Highfields have ever performed - and some even comparing the performance to a West-End show!
Most noticeable, however, was the return of the fantastic school band, whose talent certainly did not disappoint.
Ms Bishop said, “We really have missed the band and the cast have missed performing alongside them. It’s great to showcase live music and performance again, they’re all individually very talented and audiences loved watching them as much as the cast”
