Killer queens rock the stage at school show stopper

YOUNG musicians put on a killer performance of a Queen classic bringing months of rehearsals to a tumultuous climax.

A 50 strong cast of performers and stage crew raised the curtain on We Will Rock You, a head-banging floor-shaker by Ben Elton, adapted by David Roden.

Performances included a matinee for children from local feeder primary school and packed houses of friends and family.

Set in the future, the musical traces the growing resistance movement in an autocratic world.

Performers rehearsed at break and lunchtimes and after school from September to ensure peerless performances of a complicated show.

Musical director Mary David said: “The students have been absolutely brilliant. I didn’t think they could possibly top last year’s production of Grease, but they did.

“It is such a difficult musical that I was concerned we may have taken too much on but I needn’t have worried – they were superb.”

Student Alex Kennedy said: “Being part of the production has really boosted my confidence and a great way to end Year 9 at the Allertonshire.”