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School Production

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We are excited to announce that this year’s whole school production will be (loosely) inspired by the classic adventure Around the World in 80 Days. While we can’t promise a globe-trotting journey quite as ambitious as Phileas Fogg’s, we can promise an unforgettable show, and the first step in our adventure begins with auditions.


This page contains everything you need to prepare over the December break. As soon as we return to school in January, auditions will take place, so please make sure you’re ready.


All students who audition will be expected to complete all three elements listed below. Full details and supporting materials can be found on this page.


(Think of it as gathering your passport, tickets, and travel bag before setting off!)



AUDITION DETAILS


1. Dance

This will be taught and performed on the day.

No preparation needed.


2. Singing

Please prepare one verse and one chorus from either of the following songs:


  • “Dance Monkey” – Tones and I

  • “Shut Up and Dance With Me” – Walk the Moon

    (Lyrics and video links are attached.)


3. Acting

Choose one of the short monologues provided and prepare it for performance.



Thank you so much! If we’ve missed anything, or if you have any questions, please let us know.


We can’t wait to begin this adventure… even if we’re doing it in slightly fewer than 80 days! 🌏



SIGN UP NOW 👇👇👇👇👇





Unfortunately, students who attend Ugama classes until 5pm will not be able to join this time, as these classes take priority. We are very sorry that the rehearsal schedule clashes, but Ugama must be attended. Those who attend Umaga classes until 3pm can join.




Audition Materials


Dance Monkey: Tones and I

 

Ooh, I see you, see you, see you every time

And oh my, I, I, I like your styleYou, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry

And now I beg to see you dance just one more time

 

So they say, "Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh

I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"

They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, ay

And when you're done, I'll make you do it all again"


 

 

Shut Up and Dance With: Me Walk The Moon


We were victims of the night,

The chemical, physical, kryptonite

Helpless to the

bass and the fading light

Oh, we were bound to get together,

Bound to get together.


She took my arm,

I don't know how it happened.

We took the floor and she said,

 

Oh, don't you dare look back.

Just keep your eyes on me."

I said, "You're holding back,"

She said, "Shut up and dance with me!"

This woman is my destiny

She said, "Ooh-ooh-hoo,

Shut up and dance with me!





Monologue 1 – “The Determined Explorer”

(Confident, brave, adventurous)

“I’ve made up my mind — I’m going on this journey, no matter what anyone says! The world is huge, and I want to see every corner of it. Egypt, India, the Wild West… imagine the stories I’ll bring back! I know it won’t be easy, and yes, I might get lost once or twice… but that’s the fun of it! Adventure is calling, and I’m not staying home another minute!”

 

Monologue 2 – “The Worried Traveller”

(Nervous, comedic, expressive)

“Oh dear… I don’t know if this is a good idea at all. Trains and boats and hot-air balloons? What if everything goes terribly wrong? What if I fall out? What if I get left behind? I mean… I want to see the world, really I do! But maybe we could start with a nice, safe picnic instead? No? We’re really doing this? Alright then… deep breaths… here goes nothing!”


Monologue 3 – “The Excited Guide”

(Friendly, enthusiastic, energetic)

“Welcome! Welcome! You’re just in time — the adventure is about to begin! I’ll be your guide, and trust me, we’re going to see the most amazing places. Camels in Egypt, markets in India, cowboys in the Wild West… oh, you’re going to love it! But you must keep up — things move fast when you’re travelling around the world! Stick with me, and I’ll make sure you don’t miss a single moment.”





Rehearsal Schedule 2026

Dates subject to change


January 2026

Tuesday 13th Jan – Secondary Auditions – 2:30-4:00

Thursday 15th Jan – Primary Auditions – 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 20th Jan – Casting Re-Call (Invitation Only) – 2:30-4:00

Wednesday 21st Jan – Participation Announcement

Thursday 22nd Jan – First Rehearsal – 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 27th Jan – Rehearsal – 2:30-4:00 – First script read through

Thursday 29th Jan – Rehearsal – 2:30-4:00


February 2026

Tuesday 3rd Feb –  Rehearsal – 2:30-4:00

Thursday 5th Feb - ❌ No rehearsal

Tuesday 10th Feb – Rehearsal – 2:30-4:00

Thursday 12th Feb – Rehearsal- 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 17th Feb – ❌ No rehearsal

Thursday 19th Feb – ❌ No rehearsal

Tuesday 24th Feb – Rehearsal – 2:30-4:00

Thursday 26th Feb – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00


March 2026

Tuesday 3rd Mar – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Thursday 5th Mar – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 10th Mar – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Thursday 12th Mar – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 17th Mar –❌ No rehearsal

Thursday 19th Mar – ❌ No rehearsal

Tuesday 24th Mar – ❌ No rehearsal

Thursday 26th Mar – ❌ No rehearsal

Tuesday 31st Mar – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00


April 2026

Thursday 2nd Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 7th Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Thursday 9th Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 14th Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Thursday 16th Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 21st Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Thursday 23rd Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-4:00

Tuesday 30th Apr – Rehearsal– 2:30-6:00


May 2026

Tuesday 5th May- Rehearsal- 2:30 – 4:00

Thursday 7th May - Rehearsal- 2:30 – 4:00

Thursday 14th May – All-day rehearsal – 9:25-2:20

Saturday 16th May – Full-day rehearsal 10-3:00

Monday 18th May – Full-day dress rehearsal-9:25-2:20

Tuesday 19th May – Show – 7:30 Show

Wednesday 20th May – Show- 7:30 Show

Thursday 21st May – Show –4:00pm Show

Friday 22nd May – Show – 7:30 Show


 
 
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