A SHOW cast at a Flintshire high school are in rehearsals for a very special show written by two students and based on a true story. Hot on the heels of musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie , a cast of 24 from Flint High School are rehearsing for a show that explores the issues and dilemmas facing the LGBTQ+ community. The idea for JUST BE came about when students from the school's extra-curricular musical theatre club were considering options for a showcase evening, sharing with friends and family what they had been doing in the club.
After the students drew up some ideas of a song list, Lewis Lowry, Year 10, who previously played the lead character of Jamie, and best friend Leah Jones (a student who finished Year 13 last year), worked together to create a script that would link the songs, and the beginnings of JUST BE were born. Read more: The central story focuses on two girls who discover their romantic feelings for each other but don't feel they could attend their school prom together, as real-life partners. Exploring a variety of complex narratives, the show also delves into several other significant themes including the challenges of bullying, the journey of self-discovery, and the inevitability of change.
In addition to the cast of students ranging from Year 7 to Year 13, choreography is by Lelou Parsonage, and costume design is by Macey Bowden, both Year 9 students. Jack Collins, Year 7, is the lighting technician and Isabella Lally, Year 10, is head of the backst.
