Hundreds of Lossie youngsters took to the stage at Elgin Town Hall yesterday to deliver an energetic festive performance.
Over 200 children took part in Torridon Education Group’s Christmas show ‘A Search for the King’.
The performers, aged between one and five, were joined by a 500-strong audience including friends and proud parents.
Their show told the traditional tale of the three wise men with a fun-twist as they stumble upon a few other special, but wrong, kings and queens on their journey.
Before finding Mary and Joseph, they encountered the likes of Elvis, Her Majesty the Queen, Lions, the rock band Queen to name but a few.
The cast comprised children from all four of Torridon Education Group’s nursery schools, East Beach Nursery School, Little Learners, Bishopmill Pre-School and the Jack and Jill Nursery.
All the children were invited to contribute ideas for the show’s planning, choreography and the colourful set design.
In the run-up to the show, the children diligently rehearsed their lines, songs and dance moves and the lively performance asked them to run through hoops, recite stories through their actions and play musical instruments including guitars.
They practice casually all year round as part of a curriculum that includes dance and music.
There was, however, no dress rehearsal and the children from the four nursery schools had not come together as one before the big day.
Lauren Hayward, the managing director of Torridon Education Group, said: “Trust me it sounds crazy, but it all works out on the night.
“I cannot begin to describe the pride the staff team have in the children. They’ve worked so hard and their confidence shone.
“It was a joy to watch. For many parents the Christmas show is the highlight of the year.
“It was a show stopper. The West End better watch out as some of our little stars are destined for the stage!”
Elgin’s Town Hall keeper Dougie Duncan, added: “It was wonderful to see the hall full of young children performing.
“It was a very big turn out and the crowd was a wonderful mix of grandparents, mums, dads, brother and sisters. It’s always good to see the community coming together.”
