Townsville’s Calvary Christian College wow crowds with ‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr’

Primary school kids at Calvary Christian College brought down the house with a spectacular performance at the school’s first musical in over a decade. See all the photos here.

Students from Calvary Christian College performing in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.

Primary school students from Calvary Christian College wowed the crowds with sellout performances of a much-loved animated movie.

‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr’ was the schools first primary musical production in more than 10 years, and following this years success will become a biannual fixtures in the schools calendar.

More than 80 students from Years 4 to 6 auditioned, with 1400 people coming to the watch the two sold out shows.

Students from Calvary Christian College performing in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.

Year 6 student Bailey Baker played the role of Skipper, the penguin.

“I loved acting and being on stage,” he said.

“It was a great chance to spend time with my friends and make new ones.”

“Not only is it fun, but engaging in the arts is a vital part of learning on all levels …”

Year 4 student Annabel Lasscock, who played the role of Marty the Zebra, said she loved being involved in the play as she made new friends and ‘pushed herself to the limits’.

“I learnt a lot from my first musical, especially about how to work with a team. It was a lot of fun,” she said.

The schools performing and creative arts co-ordinator Mrs Robyn Tipping said it was an ‘absolute privilege’ to direct the musical over the last six months.

“My greatest joy and passion are introducing our students to the world of Musical Theatre, which gives them the opportunity to engage in drama, dance and music with connections to a story that is engaging and relatable,” she said.

Students from Calvary Christian College performing in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.

Musical director Rebekah Bigalla said the choice of the musical was a great way for students to get into the world of theatre.

“Madagascar has a lot of vibrant characters who are fun to play and recognisable to many,” she said.

“Our youngest main cast members are only ten years old. For most of our students, this was their first time performing like this on a stage, and we are incredibly proud of their efforts.” 

Originally published as Townsville’s Calvary Christian College wow crowds with ‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr’