Elsternwick students take Shrek to the stage
Our Elsternwick students have staged musical productions at the National Theatre in St Kilda since 2007. This year, Middle School students presented Shrek the Musical at the National in August. A cast of 50 was assisted by a further 35 students who helped at front-of-house, backstage, off-stage and even under the stage (in the orchestra pit)!
Led by our Head of Music Alexandra Cameron, the production team included three former Wesley Elsternwick students. Gemma Livingstone and Harpo Barrett (both OW2018) worked alongside staff and students, taking on the Stage Manager role at the theatre. Former Elsternwick student Ashley Reid (OW2021) showcased his passion for theatre by designing the set and creating a scale model of the National, complete with bars to hang backdrops and set the props.
The three performances were well attended by an enthusiastic audience, encouraging the young Middle School cast aged just 14 years and younger to perform at their very best. The future of musical productions from Wesley’s Elsternwick campus looks healthy for many years to come!