Meet the cast

During October our S3 Drama Class have been taking headshots for the cast. They have also interviewed everyone to get to know the cast a bit better. The questions were: What do they enjoy doing in their spare time? What made them audition for this show? And what are they most looking forward to?

Evie Anderson Adams – Matilda

In her spare time Evie enjoys music, art and writing. She auditioned because she really likes drama and having lots of lines to learn and memorise. She is most looking forward to learning the songs.

Lena Kielo – Miss Honey

Lena auditioned because of her passion for drama and the joy she finds in exploring different characters. For Lena, the rehearsals promise not only the thrill of acting but also the chance to build lasting friendships with her fellow cast members. Outside of the theatre, she stays active by playing hockey, taking on a leadership role at Rainbows, and enjoying leisurely walks with her dog. Balancing her love for performance and her diverse interests, Lena is ready to make the most of this creative adventure.

Willow Elliot – Miss Trunchbull

In her spare time Willow enjoys hanging out with her friends and drawing. She auditioned because she loves acting and it’s one of her biggest passions. She is most looking forward to embracing her villain era and trying out a new role.

Skylar Nicolson – Mrs Wormwood

Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her horses and hanging out with friends. She decided to audition for the play to broaden her horizons and get involved. Skylar is especially excited about the opportunity to start new friendships and create lasting memories throughout the production.

Elliott Davies – Mr Wormwood

In his spare time Elliott enjoys art and reading. He auditioned because he found it interesting and something new to try, he is most looking forward to the whole play in general.

 

Nina Kielo – Mrs Phelps

In her spare time Nina enjoys doing art and playing Roblox. She auditioned because she enjoys taking part in things. She is most excited for the actual show.

Magnus Campball – Bruce

In his spare time Magnus enjoys playing video games with friends and doing kendo. He auditioned because he likes doing drama and wanted a bigger role than what he had last year. He is most looking forward to playing bogtrotter and eating cake.

Connor Gray- Sergei

In his spare time Connor enjoys hanging out with friends, attending school clubs and playing computer games. He auditioned because he was in last year’s play and enjoys doing drama. He is most looking forward to watching Magnus play bogtrotter.

Amy Robertson- Super Swing

In her spare time Amy plays the fiddle and took on the leadership role young leader at rainbows, inspiring many young girls to be the best they can. She auditioned because she wanted to be in the play. She is most excited about the rehearsals.

Jocelyn Young- Lavender

In her spare time Jocelyn enjoys playing basketball and taking care of her animals. She auditioned because she likes acting and being on stage. She is most looking forward to performing and doing her best in the musical.

Kenny Thomas- Michael

In his spare time Kenny likes to go to computing and BYT, he decided to audition because he likes drama and preforming. He is most looking forward to preforming.

Emily Crichton-Seager- Rudolpho

Rudolpho is being played by Emily, who auditioned to gain confidence and experience in acting. She enjoys drawing, singing and felting in her free time. She likes acting and is looking forward to being a legend.

Susannah Ayling- Acrobat/ Swing

In her spare time Susannah loves ice skating and attending KAOS the theatre group. She auditioned because she wanted to be in the play and she is most looking forward to having fun with her friends.

Matthew Dobson- Escapologist

In his spare time Matthew enjoys playing the drums and going on walks, he auditioned because he wanted to learn how to act and he is most looking forward to getting in the stage and learning the part.

Ollie McGreechan- Nigel

In his spare time Ollie enjoys playing games online. Ollie auditioned to have some fun and he is most looking forward to getting on the stage and playing a part in the play.

Mason Gilfillan- Tommy

In his spare time Mason enjoys playing video games and reading, he auditioned because he wanted to step out of his comfort zone and he is most looking forward to getting it done and dusted.

Lucca Starkey- Eric

In his spare time Lucca likes going to the skate park and going to cadets, he auditioned because he thought it would be fun to do, he is most looking forward to making the props.

 

Overall everyone is very excited for the show. We will be giving you guys a sneak peak of what’s in store at the Christmas concert by preforming ‘Revolting Children’ for everyone. Special thanks to Alister, Niamh and Willow for directing and choreography.

Hope to see you all soon!

Skylar & Lena

 

Matilda Auditions

Student Drama are pleased to announce that they will be performing Matilda the musical (junior) in June of 2025!

Friday the 13th is unlucky for some, but for Student Drama at Kelso High School it was audition day. The production team (Miss Riley, Allister Morris (S5) and Niamh Bennett (S5) ) saw upwards of 15 young people audition for the show’s speaking roles.

Well done to everyone who made the cast and especially well done to Evie Anderson-Adams in S1 who landed the title role of Matilda!

Evie Anderson-Adams S1 is our Matilda

Here are some thoughts from S3 Drama pupils about how they felt preparing for their audition.

When I entered the audition room with Skylar I felt a tad confident and very nervous. The acting went really well we did end up having a pause but it wasn’t bad, my singing was not as good as usual due to my nerves but it must have went well. After my audition I felt relieved that it was over but also nervous because I thought I messed up the ending of the song, but on Monday 14th of September the cast sheet went out and I ended up getting Miss Honey.

Lena Kielo

To prepare for the audition I rehearsed a lot during drama periods with Lena and Emily and lots of singing at home. While waiting for my audition I was pretty confident and kept practicing but as soon as my name was called I got really really nervous, […] After the audition I thought it went horribly and was quite annoyed but when the cast list came out that Monday I was so shocked that I ended up getting the part.

Skylar Nicolson

Student Drama rehearses every Friday from 1.30 to 3.30pm in the Drama room behind the assembly hall. If you are interested in coming (or know someone who is) speak to Miss Riley for more info.

Keep your eyes peeled for next month’s post where we’ll meet the rest of the cast!

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