Dr Who composer and Apple TV actress team up to help Darlington youths
Heathfield Primary pupils from years two and three will perform with BalletLORENT at Darlington Hippodrome in May. The performances will be two different versions of The Brothers Grimm original tale, Snow White.
BalletLORENT’s Snow White performance with a community cast (Image: The Twins)James MacGillivray, education and projects manager at BalletLORENT, said: “For many children, taking part in a professional stage production is a unique and transformative experience. It not only builds their confidence and creativity but also enhances their ability to collaborate, communicate, and express themselves in new ways.
“Schools benefit immensely too from our young cast initiative, as these workshops enrich their arts provision and inspire both students and teachers alike.”
Gavin Coward and John Kendall, dancers from the ballet company, led a workshop for 109 children aged between six and eight. The children who made the performance were picked based on their “enthusiasm and spirit”.
Divine, an eight year old boy who is taking part, said: “I really enjoyed the workshop because it inspired me to join a company and take part in a production.
“Outside of school I play football and sometimes volleyball. I’m a little bit nervous because I have performed in front of people I know but to perform in front of strangers makes me super nervous.”
Some of the pupils from years two and three at Heathfield Primary who will perform in BalletLORENT’s Snow White at Darlington Hippodrome (Image: The Twins)A class teacher at Heathfield Primary, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for children from our school to be involved in a new skill and perform in a live theatre to an audience.
“They are all really excited to be chosen and looking forward to starting rehearsals.”
There are two different versions of Snow White that the company are showing. One is suitable for children five plus. The second – a show aimed at adults – Snow White: The Sacrifice.
The community performers will be performing alongside a very impressive line-up of established talent.
Narration of the show will be done by award-winning actor Lindsay Duncan – recently seen on screen in Apple TV’s The Morning Show. And, the musical accompaniment will be created by Dr Who composer, Murray Gold.
More information and tickets are available at: https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
balletLORENT’s Snow White and Snow White: The Sacrifice Friday, May16 and Saturday, May 17 at Darlington Hippodrome. Tickets from £14.