A Swinging Showcase.

On Friday, May 7th, an expectant audience of parents, friends and well wishers gathered at Queen Charlotte Hall in Richmond for performances by some of the many talented youngsters and adults that had taken part in this year’s Performing Arts Festival. 

 It was an opportunity to hear Dominic Novak, Young Singer of the Year; Bruno Ferrari, runner up for the title Young Pianist of the Year; Joo Yeon Sir, Young Instrumentalist of the Year from the Music sections. 

Speech and Drama was represented notably by Holly Squires, Young Performer of the Year and Peter Watts, the runner-up.  Katie Rogers, Young Dancer of the Year gave a poised performance from the ballet Sylvia and runner-up, Rosie Bretherton, a scary interpretation of her character 'Gollum'

  The evening really took off with a performance of More than a feeling by the St Paul’s Girls’ Close Harmony Group.  This is the first year that tap dance has featured strongly in the programme and the Spotlight Dance School fielded two lively additions to the evening’s entertainment.  Congratulations to all the performers that took part and made for such an enjoyable evening.  After a short interval the Mayor of Richmond upon  Thames, Councillor Celia Hodges presented everyone with their well-earned trophies and prizes.