Be dazzled by The Greatest Show to be staged in Laois

Mountrath Community School set to stage stellar show based on The Greatest Showmanplaceholder image
Mountrath Community School set to stage stellar show based on The Greatest Showman

Mountrath Community School students promise spectacular

Mountrath Community School proudly presents what the school promises to be an unforgettable musical experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat when pupils take to the stage with The Greatest Show just after St Patricks Day.

Following on from super productions of Grease the Musical, Super Trouper and Back to the 80s, the school says this promises to be an entertainment event to remember.

The show outlined to the Leinster Express / Laois Live what to look forward to when the students take to the stage.

“Get ready to be dazzled by a spectacular performance filled with show-stopping songs, jaw-dropping choreography, and a cast of talented students bringing the iconic story to life.

“Inspired by the tale of P.T. Barnum and his rise to fame, this production will take you on a whirlwind journey of dreams, challenges, and triumphs.

“Join us as we celebrate the power of imagination, the beauty of individuality, and the thrill of embracing who you are,” said the school. MORE BELOW PICTURE.placeholder image
“Join us as we celebrate the power of imagination, the beauty of individuality, and the thrill of embracing who you are,” said the school. MORE BELOW PICTURE.

Ms Anne-Marie Lawlor will be at the helm as Musical Director, while the school said the magical extravaganza will be directed by the “magnificent” Paul Norton, with choreography from the “amazing” Julianne McNamara.

With songs including The Greatest Show, The Other Side and This is Me, this show is sure to be a sell-out.

The show will be staged in St Philomena’s Hall, Mountrath from Wednesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 22.

Tickets are now available online at the following link - www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=1953

Adult tickets are €17 including booking fee while child/OAP tickets are €12 including booking fee.

The Greatest Showman film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "This Is Me", and was nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.

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