The Magic of Musical Theatre at Pipers

We were delighted to welcome Musical Theatre star, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay to Pipers in the last week before half-term.

Michael is a recipient of the prestigious Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship and a distinguished member of the National Youth Theatre. He was also the RCS Nominee for the Stephen Sondheim Student Performer of the Year Award in 2020. His stage credentials include productions such as Newsies and Legally Blonde and he recently concluded his role in Choir Boy at Bristol Old Vic.

Michael gave his time generously to our students throughout the day leading a dedicated skills workshop for Performing Arts students from Year 7 upwards. Michael gave the students invaluable feedback and advise, whilst also supporting them in honing their own skills and seeing close-up how a West-End star conducts himself on stage.

Michael was taught by our very own Miss Spencer, Director of Drama when they were both at Wellington College, and through the Q&A hosted by his former teacher, alongside Emma H – our Head Girl, we were able to learn from Michael about his journey from Medical student to taking a lead role (as he announced to us live on the evening) in Cabaret alongside Hollywood glitterata Cara Delevingne. In leading the evening entitled ‘The Magic of Musical Theatre’, Michael performed some of his favourite songs, from some of the most well-known musicals, but not to be outdone, our own students showcased their own incredible talents in front of a completely sold-out Theatre audience.

The big finale, saw Michael and all of our student performers take to the stage together to perform one last time. It was a very special evening, one we will never forget. It further reinforces our own appetite and commitment to deliver more of these incredible opportunities for our students and the wider-School community.