Interactive Theatre for primary pupils

Kenneth Grahame’s ‘The Wind in The Willows’ was performed for primary school children by Image Musical Theatre.

The group visited Reynolds Primary school in Cleethorpes to showcase their one-week-only show, The Wind in The Willows.

The theatre company rehearse with the children before starting the play, to allow them to join in with acting and singing.

Image Musical Theatre visited the Academy before to perform The Reluctant Dragon, with fantastic feedback from all of the children.

The children get the opportunity to play well known characters from the tale such as Mr Toad and Ratty. It follows the lives of Mole, Ratty and Badger in their attempts to help Mr Toad become a better creature.

The pupils are taught four choruses to songs in the play so that everyone can participate in the show.

They are also taught about the dynamics and techniques of singing as well as learning some dances to put into the show.

Year 6 Teacher, Ms Dale said: “What a magnificent performance put on by the Image Musical Theatre Company.

The energy and enthusiasm displayed by the cast was outstanding and the children were engaged and enthused throughout. It was wonderful to see the children’s faces filled with awe.”

Freddie (Y5) said: “I really enjoyed the show because it was just like a pantomime in school. I got to play one of the stokes. My friends said it was really funny to watch.”

Paisley (Y5) said: “I really liked the show because it had two sensible characters. Toad was a risk taker and didn’t care about safety, but in the end, he was taught a lesson after he was sent to jail.”

Principal of Reynolds Academy, Rebecca Scott said: “It’s great that the children get to participate in these interactive plays. It makes them feel much more involved and an important part of the performance. They loved to learn the songs and act out parts as characters from the story.

We are grateful to companies like this as they allow the children to experience something a little different outside of the classroom. The children get a lot out of these plays and we cannot wait to welcome them back again.”