WITH show-time just around the corner, excitement is building at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Crediton with students channelling their artistic energies into demanding rehearsals for the school’s upcoming production, “Return to the Forbidden Planet”.

Based on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and the 1956 science fiction film “Forbidden Planet”, “Return to the Forbidden Planet” is a Jukebox musical by playwright Bob Carlton and is packed with classics such as “Great Balls of Fire”, “Good Vibrations” and “Gloria”. The show scored an Olivier Award for Best Musical almost 30 years ago.

Vicky Evans Head of Drama at QE said: “As ever the cast is brimming full with talented young performers and this year, not only, are their skills as actors, singers and dancers being show-cased, but also, as musicians, with some of our artists playing live on stage wearing roller-skates!”

Blending science-fiction, Shakespeare, fabulous live music and outrageous costumes, “Return to the Forbidden Planet” promises to deliver a ton of fun to local audiences.

Performances will be staged from Tuesday, February 5 to Saturday, February 9, with performances at 7.30pm and an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

All performances will be held at QE Drama Hall (Western Road) and tickets, priced at £10 for adults, £7 for students, are available from QE School Libraries on 01363 778365.

Don’t miss out on this very special show!