Newhaven College Year 12 student Cecily de Gooyer stars in the school production of Xanadu, playing the muse Clio/Kira.
Newhaven College's production of Xanadu, with stars Archie Robson and Cecily de Gooyer, supported by a few of the ensemble Scarlette Hill, Georgia Sanders, Madison King, Holly Martelli and Charlee Pedersen.
Nissa Campbell Walker played a very evil Melpmene, supported by Indigo Aurora and Jude Fisher.
The production of Xanadu had very impressive costumes, designed and created by volunteer parents, staff and friends. From left: Aisha Glass as Aphrodite, Yu Yao as Zeus, Finn Farley as Thetis and Tilly Stecher as Hera.
Incredible props and sets helped frame the Newhaven College production of Xanadu, with Cecily de Gooyer riding Pegasus.
Newhaven College's production of Xanadu was supported throughout by the dance troupe, Olivia Helps, Ruby King, Mia Bowtell, Phoebe Helps and Abbie Wines.
The muses were an integral part of the story of Newhaven College's production of Xanadu. Elleah Rodgers, Meyanna Christensen, Tilly Russell, Aoifa O'Connell and Finn Campbell Walker.
Some of the costumes for the Newhaven College's production of Xanadu were breath taking. Shae Foster's Medusa stood out with her tiara of snakes.
Year 12 Newhaven College students Felix Fothergill and Cecily de Gooyer play Danny and Clio who meet again to Danny's surprise.
Last weekend, family, friends and community members were entertained by the singing and dancing (and roller skating) spectacle of Newhaven College's Senior School production of Xanadu.
The glittering, tongue-in-cheek celebration of dreams, destiny, and disco-drenched romance captivated local audiences. Inspired by the cult 1980 film, Xanadu was transformed into a Broadway musical in 2007, with Director, Karen Milkins-Hendry and Musical Director, Matt Goss leading and inspiring a high-quality performance.
Through the fantastical tale of Kira (played by Cecily de Gooyer), a muse from Mount Olympus who descends to Earth to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny (played by Archie Robson), Xanadu explores themes of creative passion, the courage to follow one's heart, and the magic that can arise when we dare to embrace the ridiculous.
Every student on stage gave it their all.
Along with the leading cast, Cecily de Gooyer (Kira/Clio), Archie Robson (Sonny) and Felix Fothergill (Danny) were the Muses played by Nissa Campbell Walker (who was stunning as the menacing Melpomene), Indigo Aurora (Calliope), Jude Fisher (Terpsichore), Aoife O'Connell (Thalia), Meyanna Christensen (Euterpe), Tilly Russell (Erato), Finn Campbell Walker (Urania) and Elleah Rodgers (Polymnia).
Other critical roles were performed by Shae Foster, Yao Yu, Finn McLean, Tilly Stecher, Finn Farley, Aisha Glass, Bede Prideaux, Sequoia Patterson, Harper Stephens and Angelina Mumby.
With the support of a highly energetic dance ensemble (the Sirens) and ensemble cast, the show was rich in talent from the youngest student up.
The choreography by Leasal Liddle-Pirouet, design by Tad Hendry and wig specialisation by Rafal Pyka were backed by magnificent costumes created by Steph Thornborrow and volunteer Robyn Rumbelow, along with many staff, parents and students who helped create the costumes and sets.
Principal Tony Corr was thrilled with the final performance.
"Our students and staff have shown incredible dedication, passion and resilience. The final result is more than just a showcase of talent; it is a celebration of the performing arts as a vital and dynamic part of our school."
Newhaven College thanked all the staff, students, parents and community members who assisted with the production, everyone who came along to the show and the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre for providing the venue and ticket sale support.
