Will Bastow and Julia Young perform in Cabaret.
Camera IconWill Bastow and Julia Young perform in Cabaret. Credit: Supplied/Martin Kennealey        www.communitypix.com.au d441314

Welcome to cabaret

Lauren PedenJoondalup Times

Cant said he had been "amazed" at the range and depth of talent and the way students responded to the many challenges the production presented.

"Audiences can expect a dynamic and innovative production," he said.

"It's of a very high standard with an impressive live orchestra and cast of exceptionally talented actors, singers and dancers."

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He said Cabaret was unique because it was a musical with a moving, comical and tragic story at its heart and was set in a notorious historical and social context.

"The musical score is difficult to perform and requires great skill, sensitivity and creativity," he said.

"For these reasons, it is not often tackled by secondary school students and when it is it is often simplified " not so at St Mark's.

"Students and staff have been involved in pre-production since April. They have demonstrated a high level of commitment and they have been receptive to learning and developing their performance and design skills."

He said the production would appeal to secondary school students and beyond.

"The orchestra includes many professional musicians in addition to our gifted students and has been professionally choreographed," he said.

"Set, costume, lighting, media arts and graphic design are of an exceptional standard and showcase the high standard of all arts subjects across the school."

The show will open at 7.30pm this Thursday at St Mark's Barbara Godwin Performing Arts Complex in Hillarys and will run 7.30pm on Friday and 1.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday.

Tickets are $22 each and are available at trybooking.com/139720.