The cast of 'Hairspray' were lucky enough to be invited by Highfields Alumna, Beverley Knight, to the Garrick Theatre in London's West End. The star paid for 50 staff and students to watch her in a matinee performance of the hit musical ‘The Drifters Girl’.
The show, which received a standing ovation from the audience, was absolutely fantastic with breathtaking choreography and uplifting songs, students said Beverley's stunning voice is even more powerful and moving live.
Beverley said, ‘"I believe passionately that children must be able to see their aspirations to know they can achieve them. I had a little Q&A with the kids after the show, and it just lifted my soul to see the fire in the eyes of these young performers’
After the show, Beverley went down to speak to the students alongside two other cast members. They chatted, answered questions, and posed for photos as well as signing many autographs!
Ms Bishop, Head of Performance said, 'The show was fantastic and it was very generous of Beverley to invite our students to watch it. The story of the Drifters is fascinating and has moments of real tragedy but lots of humour too. We were all on our feet at the end and I know lots of the students have downloaded the which is brilliant!'
