Straw and Order

Our lower juniors performed superbly and had great fun putting together this year's humorous production of 'Straw and Order.' A wonderfully creative interpretation of the Nativity, starting, and ultimately resolving, the ongoing dispute between the cows and the donkeys over who should reside in the Bethlehem stable. The traditional nativity characters were joined by a modern duo of sheep-herds, the 'Re-Play Hi-Viz Police, and even an alien appearance to re-live a popular seventies classic! The innkeepers argued about the quality and popularity of their provision and poor Stanley reflected on what might have been! The show was superbly narrated by Johanna and Zoe, and the brilliant judge, played by Defne, eventually reached the conclusion that she would like to stay and join in the celebrations for the birth of the Baby Jesus; joined of course by the traditional shepherds, sheep, donkeys, stars, angels and three incredible wise, and reputedly handsome, wise men. The show was a wonderful success, and the children calmly navigated a few technical issues when the Internet crashed at the very end of the evening performance, resulting in an acapella rendition of the final number; "Let's Celebrate!" There was indeed. so much to celebrate; All of the children worked hard to put together a fantastic play that was full of festive humour... Congratulations on an excellent show!