Are you ready to rock?
CO2 presents School of Rock at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th October 2023
Based on the hit movie, the show follows wannabe rock star Dewey Finn, as he poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious preparatory school. He makes it his mission to share his love of rock with his class of high achieving pupils, giving them an education they never knew they needed. Can he teach them what is required to get them to Battle of the Bands without the headmistress and their parents discovering the plan?
With numbers such as “You’re in the Band”, “Stick it to the Man” and “Teacher’s Pet”, this show is guaranteed to get your foot tapping!
Our diverse cast of young people aged 9 to 23 years old, from Colchester and surrounding areas, have been working hard in rehearsals and can’t wait to rock the Mercury stage!
You’re in the band!
Lana Cutmore as Katie on Bass, Connor Beattie as Freddie on Drums, Will Hackett as Dewey on guitar, Harvey Yu as Lawrence on Keys, and William Porter as Zach on Guitar , will all be playing their instruments live on stage themselves.
Photo Credit: Wild Bear Photograph
“I believe the children are our future”
We asked our future stars why people should come and watch School of Rock:
“It’s a nostalgic wave of classic rock”
[Theo, age 15 (Gabe Brown – Teacher)]
“It’s an incredible experience to be a part of and for audiences to come and see”
[India, age 14 (Miss Wagner – Teacher)]
“It’s a family show that’s high-energy and feel good”
[Molly, age 16 (Miss Hicks – Teacher)]
“It’s a mix of younger and older generations of CO2 and it’s exciting that the main characters are kids”
[Varvara, age 16 (Ms Macapugay – Teacher)]
“It’s audience inclusive as they can get involved”
[Anna, age 15 (Mrs Ward -parent of Mason Ward)]
“It’s performed by young people with a passion for theatre”
[Honor C, age 15 (Ms Hathaway – Teacher)]
“It’s a thrilling show that will get everyone clapping and joining in. You’ll LOVE IT!!”
[Lana, age 11 (Katie Travis – Student)]
Stick it to the man! and save 15% off
When you book both School of Rock and Colchester Operatic Society’s production of My Fair Lady (25th Jan – 4th Feb 2024), together in the same transaction, you’ll automatically save 15% off your order. There’s no need for a code, just add your favourite seats to the basket and the discount will be applied automatically!
Photo Credit: Wild Bear Photograph
Teacher’s Pet
Meet our awesome creative team, who have been working the cast hard to create a fantastic show for our audiences:
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| Ashton Moore, Musical Director | Leah Scott & Laura Hicks, Co-directors |
| (Photo Credit: Wild Bears Photography) | (Photo Credit: Wild Bears Photography) |
