Professional actor made big impression

ASPIRING actors and actresses at North Leamington School were given a boost by the visit of impressionist Alistair McGowan.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Dec 2011, 08:00 BST

The actor and comedian gave a rehearsal masterclass to cast members of the school’s recent black comedy production Little Shop of Horrors, a musical in which he starred as Orin Scrivello in the West End in 2007.

The school’s production, staged from Wednesday to Friday last week, featured 144 pupils and involved a team of more than 20 staff directing, choreographing and supporting the production behind the scenes.

Pupils Amy Moreton and George Sothcott played the lead roles.

Students said it was a great experience to meet Mr McGowan and to receive feedback on how to improve their performances.

Others said they were “inspired” by the visit

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