This year’s production has been nothing short of extraordinary. Tales Untold –an original script written by the brilliant Mrs Stennett—brought together a whirlwind of fairy‑tale favourites and legendary villains in a way we’ve never seen before. Princesses, Queens, Fairy godmothers, pirates, Darth Vader, and even Voldemort all shared the stage in a magical mash‑up that could only happen at Coleham.
Mrs Stennett created an original show because our school is overflowing with talent, and she wanted many, many main characters giving lots of children the chance to shine. She didn’t leave anyone behind from auditions and with a cast and crew of over 90 pupils, this was our largest production to date—and without doubt, our favourite. Creativity brings inclusivity💛
Most importantly Performing Arts is live and well at Coleham-singing, dancing, acting, public speaking, teamwork and confidence will help our children succeed in life and bring joy to themselves and others.
At its heart, Tales Untold carried a message we hope stays with our pupils long after the final bow: Be kind. Be a good friend. And most of all – write your own story in life.
💛 A Huge Thank You
Productions like this happen because of passion, teamwork, and a community that shows up for one another. The buzz in school has been heart warming, all our pupils watched the dress rehearsal, the corridors have been the back stage this week with props & costumes taking over and characters coming and going. But most of all the whole school staff lending a hand, supporting the team and lifting each other up.
To our incredible staff:
- Mrs Rank – Prompting with patience and precision
- Miss Featherston & Mrs Porrett – Music & singing tuition that lifted every scene
- Mr Williams – Tech wizardry
- Miss Heap – Costumes and set design that transformed our hall into another world
- Mrs Morgan – Choreography full of energy
- Miss Nash – Make Up
And to every other member of staff and every parent who helped backstage, served refreshments, managed crowds, and supported our pupils to make everything run smoothly.
🌟 And the BIGGEST Thank You…
To Mrs Stennett — the heart, engine, and imagination behind it all. Producing and directing a cast and crew of over 100 people on top of the day job is no small feat, yet she led every rehearsal with a smile, calm confidence, and what seemed like effortless grace. Her creativity, dedication, and belief in our pupils made Tales Untold 2026 possible.