Smithdon students to showcase songs from the movies and musicals at Hunstanton

Music lovers are in for a treat, when Broadway comes to Hunstanton - courtesy of the town’s Smithdon High School.

Smithdon Salutes Broadway is a celebration of films and musicals, featuring performances from students across Years 7 to 10.

“Students will be performing songs from movies and musicals,” said Andrea Barnes, head of music at Smithdon, which is a member of West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“I believe this is the third or fourth year of our spring concert being a night celebrating music from film and stage.”

Students will also be working behind the scenes to provide refreshments at the show, while supporting staff will include deputy head teacher Sarah Robinson, and peripatetic teachers Dan Ashby, Becky Harrington and David Maddison.

An audience of around 150 is expected, with donations collected on the door.

“Events like this are important to show the community all of the amazing work our students are doing here at Smithdon, and to give students an opportunity to develop their confidence, as they get up to perform for a large audience,” said Mrs Barnes.

“Concerts are an amazing way to showcase our school values of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind, and Smile’.”

Smithdon Salutes Broadway is at 6pm on Thursday, April 3 at Hunstanton Town Hall.