Removes Production of Godspell Wows Audiences

In the final week before the February half-term break, King’s Worcester’s John Moore Theatre opened its doors once again to welcome audiences to two unforgettable performances of Godspell Jr, expertly performed and produced by our talented cast and crew of pupils from Years 9 and 10. 

The story of Godspell Jr follows a group of disciples as they help Jesus tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, are employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. 

While the fast-moving musical score provided the leading actors with their own shining moments, the whole cast were delightfully animated throughout, reactive to the action on the stage, in sync with their choreographed dance routines and superbly supportive of one another.  

In her theatrical debut here at King’s, Upper Remove pupil, Rosie B, playing Jesus, lit up the stage with her powerful charisma, unconscious elegance and enchanting voice.

Judas, played by Lower Remove, Tigo M, cleverly commanded the stage with his wit and charm throughout, and a special mention must go to Esther G for her superb attitude, terrific acting, and willingness to understudy when necessary. James C must be commended for his affable portrayal as John the Baptist and a number of other roles. Opening the show is no easy feat, but he handled the challenge with great confidence.

Soloists Bella C, performing Day by Day, and Ava H, with O, Bless the Lord my Soul, tackled the most recognisable musical numbers, blowing us away with their vocal control and power, and Louis H-M delivered with real tenderness in his remarkable rendition of Beautiful City. 

Ms Williams, who directed the show, adds, “Godspell was an absolute joy to direct and one that I will always look back on fondly here at King’s.”   

The dedication and commitment of our cast and production team really is something to behold: as the curtain fell on the final performance, our Musical Director Mr T, Rosie B, and Grace JVV made a mad-dash journey to Paris for the 2023 Music Tour. There really is no rest, for the wonderful as well as the wicked.