St Benedict's Production: High Society

Glorious songs such as Who wants to be a millionaire? True Love, What a swell party this is and You’re sensational are familiar to many; now we know the characters and context, thanks to a super-talented cast who acted, sang and danced with remarkable musicality and style – all played out with perfect New England accents, impeccable comic timing and gorgeous costumes.

The action centred on a quartet of socialites and prowling journalists: C. K. Dexter Haven (Finley Carty-Howe/Bing Crosby), Tracy Samantha Lord (Zoe Rutherford/Grace Kelly), Mike Connor (Louis Clow/Frank Sinatra) and Liz Imbrie (Alice Gedye), with a happy ending for all except loyal but dull George Kittredge (Harry Lobkowski).

The band, made up of St Benedict’s music teachers and students, was also superb, and more than a match for Louis Armstrong et al from the original film.

Congratulations to the entire cast, and to everyone involved.

Directed and produced by Katie Ravenscroft

Musical Director: Christopher Eastwood

Keyboard: Josef Janik

Trumpet: Ian Lynch

Woodwind: Hannah Riches, Jody Sapsard, Jack Edis (U6)

Bass: Paul Michael

Percussion played entirely by sixth form students: Luke Fitzmaurice, Jack Fitzmaurice, Radford Pilgrim, Duncan Ashby

Stage management: Caitlin MacGregor (U5), Henry Rust (L5), Natalia McFadzean (L5), Sophia Sandelson (L5)

Directed and produced by Katie Ravenscroft