Year 13 pupil Bella was in the audience for Legally Blonde The Musical. She shares an insightful review offering a glimpse into the talent and magic showcased on stage.
Legally Blonde The Musical ran for five days from Tuesday 12 March to Saturday 16 March 2024 with two casts across eight dazzling performances.
Over the past week, the Ben Travers Theatre transformed into an epic explosion of pink, featuring the latest production ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’, which encapsulated the audience into the glamorous world of Elle Woods, as she navigated her way through Harvard Law School. By the end of the week, the two separate casts had tackled eight demanding, yet extremely rewarding shows, not once failing to leave the audiences captivated, awestruck and wholly transported, as the characters embarked on journeys of self-discovery, ambition, and romance.
The show opened with a compelling performance of ‘Omigod You Guys’, setting the tone for an astonishing musical, as the curtains opened to reveal a stage flooded with vibrant colours, striking costumes, and beaming performers. Seamlessly intertwining comedy, romance and self-empowerment, the company engrossed the audience in a whirlwind of emotions, crafting an unforgettable experience!
The dance choreography and singing during the performance were admirable – featuring skipping, flipping and even Irish dancing – a testament to the immense hard work, commitment and dedication that occurred behind the scenes. Cassia (Year 13) and Fleur (Year 12) both gave a phenomenal performance of the well-loved character, Elle Woods, through commendable acting, singing, and dancing abilities. This was elevated even further by the commitment, devotion, and enthusiasm of the ensemble, as well as other talented principles in the cast.
After the interval, Act two continued to encapsulate the audience into the excitement of the show, with Lola (Year 12) and Lyra (Year 12) displaying incredible multitasking, singing while skipping in ‘Whipped into Shape’, while Poppy (Year 10) and Isolde (Year 10) shone as Paulette, in ‘Bend and Snap’, leaving the audiences utterly blown away! The sensational performances of the whole cast captivated supportive audiences across the duration of the week, achieving standing ovations, cheers, applause, and endless praise. A particularly unforgettable moment of the night featured the entertaining rendition of ‘Gay & European’, the BTT erupting in giggles and laughter at the amusing performance of Tianzong (Year 13) and Harry (Year 11). Further moments of comedy combined with romance were captured exceptionally well by Ollie (Year 11) and Oliver (Year 11), who both gave a remarkable performance of the character Emmet.
This production excelled in every area, going above and beyond the expectations anticipated from the buzz around School. The endless hours of rehearsals and tireless efforts of the performers, tech crew, backstage crew, and talented musicians, ultimately produced a sensational performance that left audiences absolutely astonished.
Special recognition, and a huge thanks, goes to the talented Dean Chisnall (Director), Harry Boulton (Musical Director), Emily Fox (Director), Louie Daniels (Choreographer), Helen Chisnall (Choreographer), and Chris Bagust (Technical Manager), who’s unwavering commitment made this production possible. We can’t wait to see what next year’s production has in store.
Bella (Year 13)
