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Youngsters from King’s Lynn’s Springwood High School and St Martha’s to stage production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat




It’s time to chase away the winter blues with a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat that’s guaranteed to brighten up the dark days of January.

Staged by the students of Springwood High School in Lynn, performances of the Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice classic take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28 and 29 in the school’s Peter Hopkins Hall.

The productions will also feature pupils from neighbouring primary school St Martha’s.

The performance will be taking place in the Peter Hopkins Hall at Springwood. Pictures: Ian Burt/Barking Dog Media
The performance will be taking place in the Peter Hopkins Hall at Springwood. Pictures: Ian Burt/Barking Dog Media

Robin Norman, director of music at Springwood, said: “Including the band, backstage and everything else, including St Martha’s, the production will involve around 125 people and well over 100 students.

“We have students backstage covering props and costumes, and also involved with the band, alongside local adult musicians.

“Joseph is scored for a primary school chorus, who have an integral part in the show. St Martha’s will be providing this through the pupils in their school choir. This will number over 20 from Years 5 and 6.”

The production is being put on for two days
The production is being put on for two days

Among the cast members are Callum Barber in the title role of Joseph and Hemi Grimsby as the Pharaoh, while the three narrators will be Charlize Mana-ay, Charlotte Norman, and Xara Smith.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is one of the most iconic shows of all time and was recently voted within the top ten musicals of all time,” he added.

“We try to do a production annually, but this is only the second one since before the pandemic. The last one was in February 2024, when we performed Beauty and the Beast.

The production will involve around 125 people and well over 100 students
The production will involve around 125 people and well over 100 students

“There are too many moments to name as highlights, but the show includes some of the best and most memorable show tunes, including ‘Any Dream Will Do’, ‘Close Every Door’, and ‘Jacob and Sons’.

“To be honest, seeing it all come together and the students shine is a huge highlight for those of us involved in the production.”

Members of Springwood staff working behind the scenes include dance teacher Dawn Paulo, drama teacher Georgia Littlemore, music teachers Neil Quinn and Thomas Burt, technician Matt Austin and teacher Chloe Lister, along with St Martha’s Year 5 teacher Sara-Jane Brennock.

Students are putting on performances of the Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice classic
Students are putting on performances of the Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice classic

Tickets for the show cost £8 for adults and £4 for under-18s, and early booking is advised.

“A musical production of any type is a wonderful experience for our school community,” added Mr Norman, who is directing and producing the Springwood show.

“Nothing brings the whole school together like this, with so many staff members, subjects and students getting involved in some way.

Joseph rehearsals at Springwood High School
Joseph rehearsals at Springwood High School

“For all the students involved, this is something that they will never forget, and the buzz from performing is second to none.

“The involvement of St Martha’s is something that we really appreciate.

“This brings together two schools to further enhance the educational collaboration that is already present in this part of West Norfolk, both within the West Norfolk Academies Trust but also with all the schools that have students that then feed into our secondaries.

“We are so proud of what all the students involved have achieved, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank them and their parents for all their hard work. They are all stars.”

Joseph will be performed at 6.30pm on both days. For tickets, go to: www.ticketsource.co.uk/springwood-high-school-music-department.

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