Marymede Catholic College students will be strapping on their roller skates and embracing ’80s fashion when they take to the stage for the school’s latest production, Xanadu.
Students from years 7-12 will recreate the musical Xanadu when they perform at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre later this month.
Production director Angie Bedford said she had wanted to stage a production of the high-energy musical for a few years.
“Those who remember the, very bad, film, will be pleased to see that it is cleverly parodied in this musical,” she said.
“Those less familiar will certainly enjoy the humour, the 1980s costumes and of course, a roller skating finale.
“Sometimes great theatre is all about having fun and Xanadu has it in bucketloads.”
Students have been preparing for the show for the past three months, staying back late after school and giving up their weekends and holidays.
Ms Bedford said she was thrilled to see so many talented year 7 students put their hands up to be part of the show.
“I am incredibly proud of [the cast’s] time and dedication, and I can’t wait for the audience to see Xanadu,” she said.
Xanadu is on from May 24-26.
Tickets: bit.ly/2HG8qY0
