SIX Isle of Wight teenagers performed at the Mayflower Theatre at the weekend – taking part in its summer youth project of Bugsy Malone.
All six - members of Island-based Performing Arts Academy Curtain Call Creative - auditioned back in March, alongside hundreds of others, and were successful in securing places, with four being offered major roles.
Tom Thorne played Bugsy Malone, while Ava Cowen played Tallulah, Alfie Luke played Knuckles, George Sales played Captain Smolskey, and Ellen Careless and Miles Harvey were part of the ensemble.
An incredible experience for them all, they had a wonderful two weeks working on the project with industry professionals and performing at the iconic venue.
After playing the show’s titular character, Tom Thorne said: “It’s been an unforgettable experience and I will miss all the incredibly talented people I met.”
Ava Cowen said it was an amazing opportunity to perform as Tallulah on The Mayflower Stage with old friends and new.
Alfie Luke said: “Words can’t describe how amazing it was performing on the Mayflower stage.
"To get the privilege to perform in the third biggest theatre in the country was truly incredible, and I absolutely recommend it to anyone aspiring to do musical theatre.”
“The Summer Project was the best opportunity,” said George Sales.
“I feel very privileged to have performed on the Mayflower stage.
“It was particularly special to perform alongside my Island friends, but also great to meet new people and work alongside industry professionals.”
Speaking after the show, Ellen Careless said: “It was an incredible experience.
“I loved working with professional directors, choreographers, a new group of people, as well as sharing the experience with friends from the Island.
“Performing on the Mayflower stage is something I won't ever forget.”
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