behind the scenes
The full school musical this year was Cabaret: a triumph of immersive theatre, where waiters served drinks at your table as showgirls and sailors closed their eyes against the rise of the Nazi party in 1930s Berlin. Here is a snapshot into what it takes to put such a gigantic performance together‌
24 weeks of rehearsals
18 Musical Numbers
1 gorilla suit
10 pairs of tap shoes
144 hangers
108 members of the Band, Cast and Crew
Over 1000 audience members
120m of red fabric
4 costume rails
24 little cabaret tables
An unknown weight of sequins
5 costume changes for the dancers
540m lighting cabling
1 pair of fabulous green high heels for Sally
Over 120 costumes
4 steam dream team ironers
9 matrons to do all the measuring of students
1 accordion player
1 Art college student to make Sally’s ‘Don’t Tell Mama’ dress
2 washes during the show run of whites, tights and shirts