CAST & ENSEMBLE

In order of appearance

Eva is 10. This is her first show with PT. She is also a member of Bo’ness Children’s theatre. Eva has learned that nothing is perfect and you just have to try your best. She has loved rehearsing with her besties. Eva also loves horse riding and has her own pony. She would like to thank Tracy, Robyn, Jamie and Zoe for all their help. Also her singing teacher Jen and Auntie Sarah who helped her to practice at home. Eva wants everyone to enjoy the show and remember that sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty!

Willow is 11 years old from Bo’ness, she is a primary 7 pupil at Grange Primary School. Willow enjoys all things musical theatre and is so committed that she studies 6 days a week, aside from her beloved Project Theatre, willow is the youngest member of her class on the advanced musical theatre programme at Theatre School of Scotland. Willow is so excited to bring her portrayal of Miss Honey to the stage and hopes you enjoy the show and she would like to thank the production team for believing in her.

Immy is 11 years old and has been a member of Project Theatre for over three years. She is also a member of Bo’ness Children’s Theatre. Immy is delighted to be playing the role of Miss Trunchbull and has been enjoying the challenge of embracing the role of the villain, after playing Michael in last year’s performance of Peter Pan. Immy would like to say a massive thank you to the wonderful PT team for all of their amazing support and wish all of her PT family the very best of luck. Enjoy the show everyone.

Ryan is 10 years old and has been a member of PT for a year. After making his debut as a pirate in last year’s Peter Pan, he is excited to take the stage in his first principal role as Matilda’s neglectful father. Ryan thoroughly enjoys performing and, in a year for firsts, last December he appeared on TV in CBBC’s Saturday Mash Up and recently auditioned for, and was accepted to be represented by KR Management. Thanks to the encouragement of the PT team and support from his parents, he’s keen to continue acting in the future and as Mr Wormwood, hopes to make everyone laugh.

Amy is 10 and joined PT in January 2022, starting off in the Juniors class and then moving to Junior Youth Theatre. She attends tap, jazz & street classes at Stenhouse Performing Arts and has performed in the Summer shows. She also plays cello in the Falkirk Junior Orchestra. Amy had to learn how to do a 'cockney' accent for the role. Her favourite things about the show are her outfits and being on the stage. She finds it difficult to face the audience instead of the person she is speaking to on stage. Amy would like to thank all the PT crew and hopes you enjoy the show.

Amira is 12 years old and excited to play the role of Mrs Phelps the kind and enthusiastic Librarian in this show. Amira has enjoyed working hard at rehearsals with the company and hopes you enjoy the show!

Fern is 8 and just joined the company this year. This is her first ever show. Fern has learned to talk nice and loud and clear. She’s really enjoyed making lots of new friends. Fern struggled with reading the script but would like to thank Eilidh for helping her during rehearsals. She’d also like to thank Zoe for helping her with her routines. Fern loves horse riding and has her own pony called Rosie. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Eilidh is 11 years old and joined Project Theatre this year and it has really boosted her confidence. She has enjoyed learning all aspects of the theatre during rehearsals.

Bruce

10 year old Jesca has been acting from age 3 and made her debut with Stagecoach in London playing Michelle TeeVee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to her current principal role as Bruce in Matilda. She is a bright, humorous, confident young actress, with a ‘belting’ diva singing voice, tremendous dexterity and the ability to make any role her own. Studying at Dollar Academy, she also played Ugly Sister 1 in Cinderella, and played the Little Mermaid in Project Theatre’s Easter school and also attends Movie Makers where she has gained experience on both sides of the camera.

This is Kyle's second show since joining PT last year. He was one of the Lost Boys in last years production of Peter Pan and this time he is playing Matildas brother Michael. He is loving being part of the shows with his friends and learning about acting.

Lavender – Freya McIntosh

Freya has been a member of Project Theatre for three years and loves being part of such a talented and inclusive company. She is 10 years old and is thrilled to be performing as Lavender alongside her best friends! Freya loves to sing and dance and hopes her excitement at playing a part in one of her favourite musicals shines through on stage. Freya has loved attending all rehearsals and is so grateful to the production team and volunteers for all their hard work behind the scenes. She wants to wish all her friends in the PT family the very best for the show!

Nigel – Mollie Hume

Mollie Hume, age 11 has been a member of Project Theatre since October 2021. This is Mollie’s first theatre group and she is excited about being in Junior PT and moving to Senior PT after the Summer. Mollie’s favourite thing about the show is seeing how hard everyone works as a team to bring the show together. Mollie enjoys attending singing lessons, Ballet & Judo classes and has found it difficult balancing practice from these classes along with learning lines and dances for Matilda and works extremely hard to achieve all of this.

Amanda – Lily Henderson

Lily is 9 years old but will turn 10 show week. Lily started Project Theatre classes in August last year. In October 2022 she became a member of the youth theatre. She has loved coming to classes and has gained so much confidence. Her very first audition was for Matilda and she was super excited to get the part of Amanda Thripp. Lily has loved every minute of learning her part and can’t wait to get her pigtails in!! Lily would like to say a massive thank you to all PT helpers who have helped her grow in confidence.

Hortensia – Harper Walsh

Harper is 10 years old and excited to play the role of Hortensia in this show. Haper has enjoyed working hard at rehearsals with the company and hopes you enjoy the show!

Lexi joined the company last summer and thoroughly enjoys coming to rehearsals and spending time with friends. This is Lexi's first big production with Project Theatre outwith the Summer and Easter show weeks. Lexi is very excited to play Alice, which is Lexi's first principal role and can't wait to share this experience with her friends.

Suzie, aged 11, joined the company last year during their Easter camp - ‘Charlie and The Chocolate Factory’. She had an amazing time being Grampa Joe! She thoroughly enjoyed performing the show in the Grangemouth studio and in Callendar Park and can’t wait to take part in her second show. Suzie shares that her favourite thing about the show is all of the different acting skills she has been taught by the fabulous team. Suzie hopes you all have a great time watching the show so sit back, relax and enjoy!!!

Ellie has been in Project Theatre for a year. She attended another performing arts class prior to this and has been doing dance classes since she was five. She was also a Lost Boy in the Peter Pan show last year. She is very excited to have been given the opportunity to have a principal role to play the part of Eric.

Kai is 9 years old and this is his first year with Project Theatre only joining in January. This is Kai's first time being on stage performing but he is really excited to perform in Matilda as it is one of his favourite movies. Kai has had a brilliant time learning his character and is excited to bring Rudolpho the dance teacher to the stage. Kai has made many new friends since joining and has loved learning all the songs and choreography, he cannot wait for you all to see it and he hopes you all enjoy the show.

Allie is 11 years old and excited to play the role of Sergei in this show. Allie has enjoyed working hard at rehearsals with the company and hopes you enjoy the show!