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King’s Ely pupil selected for RADA summer school

Sixteen-year-old King’s School Ely pupil Sally Cheng has been awarded a place on RADA’s (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) prestigious Musical Theatre summer school.

Sally, who was selected from among over 100 applicants for one of the 16 places on the course, will work on solo and choral pieces with professional musical directors, exploring the diverse styles of musical theatre. She will also work with the Academy’s staff in movement and acting classes.

Adella Charlton, the King’s School’s director of Performance Studies, wrote a glowing testimonial in support of her application.

“She has a passion for musical theatre. She has real talent, dedication and the ability to take direction,” said Miss Charlton.

Sally has taken leading roles in spring term productions of The Exam and Jekyll and Hyde –The Musical the first productions to be staged in King’s new £3.5m Arts Complex.

She has appeared in numerous other school productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Our Country’s Good and A Night at the Musicals for which she did much of the choreography.

“I am really excited about the RADA course,” said Sally. “It will be a wonderful chance to build on all the opportunities I’ve been given in dance and drama at King’s,” said Sally.