From Page to Stage: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Live Adventure
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbour, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way!
When Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the third highest-selling children’s book series of all time, was adapted into a musical, High Street Productions was keen to bring this exciting stage adventure to the Hunter Valley for the first time. Announcing late last year, a rigorous audition process commenced with nearly 100 young people and children putting their best foot forward, with 37 incredible cast chosen from right across our region.
High Street Productions was established in 2017, operating creative classes for students in Grades 3 – 8 four days a week and staging some of Newcastle’s most dynamic musicals. Diary of a Wimpy Kid will be High Street Productions’ fifth musical, having staged Matilda Jr in 2023, which won a CONDA for Best Under 18 Ensemble and was nominated for many more.
Audiences have come to expect musicals staged by High Street Productions to be of the highest standard, with big production and brilliant staging. Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical will not disappoint.
With rehearsals now in full swing, the creative team of Michael Cooper (Producer/Director), James Laundon (Vocal Director), Natalie Baker (Choreographer) and Angus Jewell (Assistant Director) are working hard to create what will be one of Newcastle’s most unique, energetic and engaging performances this year.
“Working with such a talented group of young people is incredible as they bring so much personality and creativity to the stage. The audience will love it,” says Producer/Director Michael Cooper.
Whilst every cast member is essential to the production, the plot is led by Lachlan King (Greg), Conway Oakhill-Saarenpaa (Rowley), Hudson Merza (Chirag), William Krause (Fregley), Layla Klinkenberg (Patty), Amber Copeland (Claire) and Charlie Murphy (Joshie & Roderick) who are all experienced young actors who are going to wow the audience scene after scene with their remarkable movement, acting and singing.
WHAT | Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical
WHEN | 26 April until 3 May
WHERE | SPCC Theatre, Waratah
TICKETS | All $29 at www.tickets.spcc.nsw.edu.au
