From Haggerston School to School of Rock!
We’re pleased to announce that one of our I Can Sing! Junior 2s will be performing on the West End! Nerys Obeng has been selected as one of the children who will play the character of Tomika in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest musical, School of Rock, based on the 2003 film of the same name.
In the middle of what we’re sure is a busy rehearsal schedule, Nerys was kind enough to answer a few questions about what life has been like since leaving the Saturday Programme:
Can you tell me what your audition for School of Rock was like?
My audition for School of Rock was really nerve wracking as it was my debut but I got through it by believing in myself.
What are you most looking forward to about appearing in School of Rock?
I am most looking forward to performing live on stage and having lots of fun with my fellow cast mates.
What are you going to miss about I Can Sing!?
I am definitely going to miss my teachers and friends and the lovely musical atmosphere I enjoyed. But, I will be making loads of new friends and, of course, each day I will continue my schoolwork as I perform.
Do you have a favourite musical?
School of Rock is obviously my favourite! But, I enjoy watching pretty much all musicals.
Who are your favourite actors?
I’m not sure I could pick a favourite, but Jack Black is definitely one of them. He was so incredible in the film and I am really looking forward to working with David Finn and Gary Trainor, who play the same role (Dewey Finn) in our musical.
Do you have anything you want to say about the I Can Sing! programme?
I started with the I Can Sing! Saturday Programme and I feel I have really benefited from the great music teachers. Performing to an audience at the end of every term was something that boosted my confidence a lot. Fantastic! I wish I Can Sing! all the best.
We’re incredibly proud of Nerys and we also wish her all the best for the show!
If you’d like to hear more from Nerys and the rest of I Can Sing! Junior 2 talking about their experiences with the programme, then visit the I Can Sing! page and watch our video.
