Kids shine in Fordell School's Amazing Adventures of Superstan

Lauren Phillips, left, is Curly and Elena O'Leary is Wurly in Fordell School's production of The Amazing Adventures of Superstan. PHOTO/STUART MUNRO

It's a story about an ordinary boy who becomes a superhero and defeats the evil villain - and it's the latest production from Fordell School.

Directed by David Reddish and Cath Cranstone, The Amazing Adventures of Superstan tells the story of Stanley Marvel, an ordinary kid who discovers that local hero, the Candy King, is actually a villain who plans to take over the world.

Some of the main characters are the evil Candy King (Michael O'Neill), Stanley Marvell (Hamish Cranstone) and Superstan (Harry Sewell).

Mr Reddish said The Amazing Adventures of Superstan is a musical written by Craig Hawes especially for children.

"It's very visual, very funny, and it has plenty of catchy songs in it," Mr Reddish said.

There were 40 speaking parts, and every child in the school is involved in some way.

"If they don't have a speaking part, they'll be part of the chorus."

All the teachers were also part of the production, and Mr Reddish said rehearsals had been happening all term.

Fordell School does a production every year, he said.

"Our productions are always very well supported by the community, and we hope this one will be the same."

The Amazing Adventures of Superstan will be performed at Fordell Hall on September 27 at 11am and 6.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation.