St Benedict's Production: High Society
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The latest St Benedict’s theatrical triumph - Cole Porter’s 1956 romantic musical comedy High Society– brought brilliant glitz and glamour to the school stage on three cold February evenings this term.
![St Benedict's drama production High Society](/_site/data/files/images/news%20images/drama/BE2D4919FBA76A02E9D870CA76B6DA07.jpg)
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.
![St Benedict's drama production High Society](/_site/data/files/images/news%20images/drama/81BE3DBE23D0A73275269123964B2E78.jpg)
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
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