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Their synchronised movement was beautifully The concluding chorus,
choreographed: not merely illustrative, but
expressive and elegantly emotive.
A different energy took hold with the arrival of
Maui, swaggeringly played by Joda, whose comic
timing and stage presence belied her age. And
then there was Willow as Tomatoa, the show-
stopping, jewel-encrusted crab, who lit up the
stage with a performance that was both fearless
and knowingly funny. Her solo — equal parts
glitter and attitude — was a genuine highlight.
If the narrative’s final twists veered towards
the surreal, the production embraced them with
open arms.
performed with vigour by the
entire cast, offered both spectacle
and heart. More than that, it was
a thoughtful nod to the cultural
roots of the story — an act of
respectful homage wrapped in
colour, rhythm and joy.
In the end, what lingered was not just the singing
and dancing, but the sense of collective spirit.
From Year 6 to the Upper Fourth, the cast came
together not merely to perform, but to celebrate
the act of storytelling itself. And in that, they
succeeded magnificently.
Sarah Thomas
Teacher of English
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