News 11th December 2023
Sister Act wows at The Gryphon!
Students wowed sell-out audiences across 4 nights with their fantastic production of Sister Act!
Sister Act’ is an uplifting, ‘feel-good’ musical’ which is a celebration of unity, friendship, and the transformative power of music. Through the vibrant characters and lively melodies, this production embodied the essence of joy, resilience, and the magic of finding one’s voice.
The Gryphon students have devoted so much time and effort over the last 3 months to enable the show to be such a success. Starring Josie W as Deloris, Danielle R as Mother Superior, Isabella M as Sister Mary Roberts, Ben BR as Eddie and Barney G as Curtis, these were a few of our incredible lead roles who showed each character with outstanding conviction. The show was a huge hit with audiences with rapturous applause and energy filling the room each and every night.
The cast and orchestra’s commitment and dedication shone through with so many talented students and also some staff supporting all the incredible musical numbers. Students and staff supported the production with hair and make up, set design and building, costumes and front of house.
The show would not have been possible without the support of local sponsors which helped pay for staging, lighting and sound which made the production so professional. Thank you to The Gryphon Foundation, The Gardens Group, Kaleidoscope Nursery, Oliver’s Coffee House, Hunters, The Plume of Feathers & Hunt’s food group for your kind sponsorship.
Gryphon Head of Drama Zoe Gabbidon said “Since September, I had the pleasure of watching our students grow and flourish throughout the rehearsal process. They have demonstrated remarkable commitment and enthusiasm, embracing their roles with dedication! They have made me so proud! The incredible Music & Drama teams have also been phenomenal. Without them this show would not have been possible!”.
Acting Headteacher Jim Gower added “Sister Act was a privilege to watch and humbling to subsequently receive such overwhelmingly positive reviews from audience members about the massive success of the show. A stunning production, the quality of the performance was exceptional; it was hard to believe that this was a school not a professional production. All involved, and all who watched, will remember Sister Act for a lifetime; it will be a treasured memory to look back on with pride and enjoyment. An absolute triumph!”
