By Laura Michell
Southern Cross Grammar students are preparing to taking audiences on a journey of side-splitting misadventures in their latest production, Candide.
Twenty students from the Caroline Springs school have spent the past term rehearsing the show, which opens on May 10.
The production will feature puppet-like clowns, a chorus of singing air hostess and musical kitsch, as the main character, Candide embarks on a journey to be reunited with his childhood love which causes him to question his optimistic outlook on life.
Drama teacher and director Lincoln Busby said the adaptation of Voltaire’s Candide will feature an outlandish and satirical look at the world.
“I would like the audience to see the show as a satire on our no-worries culture, as much as a piece of entertaining theatrical escapism,” he said.
“The cast and crew have tirelessly volunteered their time to bring this classic story to life.”
Candide will be performed at the school on May 10, 17 and 18 at 7.30pm and May 11 at 2pm.
All proceeds will go towards future performances.
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